Published on April 22, 2025, “Notes to John” is a collection of Joan Didion’s therapy notes and diary entries found by her estate posthumously. It has struck criticism from the literary world and Didion fans alike. Much of the entries were written between late 1999 to July 2003, which was during a particularly tough time for the Didion-Dunne family....
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Now, more than halfway through season two of “The Last of Us,” and with only two episodes left for audiences, the critically acclaimed series adaptation continues to stay generally faithful to its original video game namesake.The show attempts to explore the same themes of violence and characters that fans have come to form long-lasting love-hate relationships within the...
Monday, May 5 marked the commencement of the University of California, Riverside (UCR) 48th annual Writers Week. The returning longest-running, free literary festival was held in Interdisciplinary South (INTS 1113), with no alternatives to join over zoom. Through the strife of disruption caused by the pandemic in 2024, The Creative Writing Deprtment’s remarkable efforts took the event global by...
The complexities of late teenage-hood, the nuances of exploring one's identity and dealing with the back-and-forth sentiments of relationships between parents are all encapsulated in one raw and beautiful portrayal, “Lady Bird.”
Released in 2017 and directed by Greta Gerwig, the film follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) as she traverses through the uncensored and authentic experiences of a...
KATSEYE is a “global group” that debuted on June 28, 2024. They aren’t a K-pop group, but they are partially under HYBE labels, known for producing groups such as BTS. KATSEYE took a drastic turn from their previous concepts — while their songs “Touch” and “Debut” were bright, poppy and leaning towards a cuter aesthetic, “Gnarly” shatters their earlier...
On May 2, producer Flume and artist JPEGMAFIA released an EP titled, “We Live In A Society.” The title of the EP, assumingly named in reference to the popular Joker meme, is not the only unique part of the release. It is a four-track EP full of unexpectedly catchy sounds.
Flume is known for his iconic collaboration that birthed the...
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...