South Korean singer, rapper, actress and member of K-pop group BLACKPINK Jennie Kim, known as JENNIE, released a special single on Oct. 6, 2023, called “You & Me.” It was her first single in five years following the release of “SOLO” in Nov. 2018. “You & Me” is described by Genius as “a fiery tale of unwavering love, accompanied...
Released on October 13, "The Name Chapter: FREEFALL" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) signifies a transition from the dreamlike realm of Neverland to a poignant exploration of reality. This marks the culmination of an era and a fresh phase of growth for TXT. The second full-length installment in their “Name” series, "The Name Chapter: FREEFALL," is a compelling narrative...
It is 1849. A wooden box with a lock faces the audience center stage as thunderous music is heard overhead. The Spirit (Jasmine Gatewood) silences the crowd with graceful movements of her arms — a smile spreads across her lips as she moves around the stage. The Spirit hums a soft tune and when she finally approaches the box,...
The team at Vain led by Austin Laniyi worked tirelessly throughout the summer to organize their fashion show. Their hard work is clearly visible as the runway show feels like an upscale event that came straight out of New York Fashion Week. The room was packed with every seat being occupied by an eager UCR student or a Southern...
While I may be biased as an English major to believe that fall is the best time to read poetry, the idea isn’t baseless. Fall quarter at UCR ushers in a sea of new students, new classes and new feelings for many — and quite frankly, it can feel chaotic. Professor Steven Axelrod, one of UCR’s esteemed English professors,...
It begins and ends with the titular castle. Throughout “Howl’s Moving Castle,” the lumbering steampunk behemoth undergoes many physical changes, whether it be the shedding of its bulky exterior or the polishing of its teeming interiorities. And though it can’t talk or cast spells the same way its occupants do, the castle remains vital to the story, acting as...
Netflix’s steamy thriller on gender politics in the office was released without fanfare to the streaming platform on October 6. Chloe Domont’s directorial debut follows a young couple who both work at a cutthroat hedge firm and whose relationship rapidly unravels after an unexpected promotion.
Phoebe Dynover and Alden Ehrenreich star as Emily and Luke respectively, two analysts at hedge...
On July 27, 2023, a first glimpse into the long-anticipated return to the “Castlevania” series came on Netflix’s YouTube account as an official teaser trailer. Fans have awoken from their slumbers to the fervent excitement that the sneak-peak of “Castlevania: Nocturne” had garnered with the trailer’s dynamic action sequences and the new generation cast of colorful characters. The buzz...
For most of us who reside in Southern California, a true fall season is practically nonexistent. We might yearn for chilly weather and more colorful trees, but the forecast is usually on the warmer side. Although we might not get a true autumnal experience, we can always turn to books to get into the fall spirit!
Book Rec #1: The...
The annual Block Party of 2023 was met with much anticipation, evident from student responses to ASPB’s first Instagram post revealing the hyped lineup. With DJ Lex hosting, the featured artists were R&B talents Jordan Ward and Tinashe, the fiery EDM artist Knock2 and the headliner Ski Mask the Slump God, the master of rap ridiculousness. The popular beginning-of-school...