Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Mother’s Day might be over, but movies and shows that honor the holiday spirit ensure that appreciating Mom never goes out of style! However, after the celebration ends, there is only one franchise that can encapsulate the mood better than dessert: “Mamma Mia!”  Released in 2008 and based on the popular stage musical, the first film in the franchise made...
In the world of fashion, trends come and go, but it seems like the 2000s are making a strong comeback. Low-rise bottoms, fit and flare denim pants, mini skirts, baby tees and velour tracksuits are all making their way back into the fashion scene. This nostalgic revival of Year 2000 (Y2K) aesthetics has been fueled by various influences, including...
Sonny Angels are small, 10-centimeter figurines that look like little cherubs with angel wings featuring cute themed headpieces — like fruit, animals or flowers. Despite being nude, they give off an innocent, childlike concept.  Then there are Hippers — mini versions of Sonny Angels — designed to be stuck on personal items like phones, laptops or mirrors. They’re just as...
Xikers is a K-pop boy group consisting of ten members. Debuting under KQ Entertainment in 2023, they have garnered a reasonably large-scale fanbase, especially for a group under one of the smaller K-pop entertainment companies out there: KQ Entertainment, which rose from humble origins and gained success through their current most successful group, Ateez. Xikers have been developing their...
Although summer has yet to settle in, Riverside is getting hotter as the days get closer and closer to June. Many walk around this campus wishing they were walking around the beach instead, and there is no better genre to listen to while doing so than reggae. Fantasize the perfect beach day with these reggae songs while counting down...
In 2022, when the first season of “Andor” was released, it was praised by both critics and Star Wars fans for its storytelling, character development and acting. Now, three years later, with the release of the first three episodes of season three, it’s safe to say that the long wait was worth it. So far, this season exceeds all...
May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which is dedicated to celebrating and learning about AAPI cultures, history and achievements. On campus, celebrations for this month are hosted through several events and programs with the Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP). APSP also provides resources and support to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities on campus.  Cities across the...
The movie “Havoc” is director Gareth Evans’ latest, dynamically action-packed movie endeavor. Evans’ film was published on Netflix’s platform on April 25, starring Tom Hardy as the film’s protagonist, a homicide detective named Walker. The film exhibits Walker’s under-the-table pursuit to protect Mayor Beaumont’s son, a man sought out by the police force after becoming the main murder suspect in...
“On Swift Horses” is the kind of movie that rarely gets made anymore—because it's mostly morphed into prestige television found only on streaming services. Bright and vivid colors contrast the stark repression of 1950s America, as people tried to find their own version of the American dream—whatever that looked like.  This is the case for Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a shy,...
On May 2, Marvel Studios released their newest project, “Thunderbolts*” — with it a thunderous reminder that the studio still knows how to make stellar movies. After a streak of mixed reviews and oversaturated multiversal arcs, “Thunderbolts*” marks a pivot back to character-driven storytelling. It’s not just another ensemble movie; this is Marvel’s most emotionally attuned project. It’s reminiscent...