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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ shines as stellar dystopian prequel

April 17, 2026 By Camila Bernal Staff Writer “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins is the second prequel to the young-adult trilogy “The Hunger Games.” While the main trilogy focuses on the inspiring rebel Katniss Everdeen, this novel follows 16-year-old... More »

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A dark secret divides sisters in ‘That Night’

April 13, 2026 By Kenzy Mahmoud Staff Writer The compelling six-episode Spanish-language crime thriller series “That Night” follows three sisters whose relationship becomes strained in the hours after a horrific tragedy. Based on the 2021 bestselling novel by ... More »

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Harry Styles’ new release perfectly blends energy and emotion

April 5, 2026 By Hala Kenawy Staff Writer Singer-songwriter Harry Styles’ fourth solo studio album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” is one of his most complete and replayable projects yet. Exploring his belief that life is about seeking constant love... More »

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Don Toliver revs up emotion in high-energy album, ‘OCTANE’

March 20, 2026 By Mariah Allen Webmaster Two years after his previous release, “Hardstone Psycho,” rapper and R&B artist Don Toliver returned with his fifth studio album, “OCTANE,” a project fueled by desire and isolation. True to its title, the album burns fa... More »

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Teens find love amid struggle in ‘Spells for Lost Things’

Feb. 25, 2026 By Camila Bernal Staff Writer In “Spells for Lost Things,” Jenna Evans Welch combines young love and ambition with a hint of fantasy to create a compelling young adult novel. The book opens in Los Angeles, with 17-year-old Willow Haverford trying... More »

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Slow pace ruins potential in ‘People We Meet on Vacation’

Feb. 13, 2026 By Kenzy Mahmoud Staff Writer In the intriguing but underwhelming film “People We Meet on Vacation,” a carpool ride home to Linfield, Ohio, sparks a lasting friendship between two polar-opposite college students, Poppy Wright (Emily Bader) and Al... More »

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Lore-packed and fun, Bugsnax is an unforgettable game

Feb. 2, 2026 By Eva Shrestha Staff Writer Only a handful of games stick with me in such a positive way, and Bugsnax is one of them. Released on Nov. 12, 2020, this unique single-player adventure video game offers players an original and exciting experience.  I... More »

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Resilience and love shine in ‘The Thirteenth Child’

Jan. 23, 2026 By Olivia Bautista Staff Writer As her parents’ 13th child, 18-year-old Hazel Trépas cannot tell whether her life is a blessing or a curse. After being neglected by her parents because they struggle with poverty and their abundance of children, s... More »