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“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook,” reads Amelia to her son Samuel from the crisp pages of black and white pop-up book titled Mr. Babadook. A single mother who lost her husband in a car accident, Amelia’s mental stress is visually displayed through her …
In the age of YouTube and streaming services like Spotify, music album sales have crashed, with absolutely no platinum albums this year besides the Frozen soundtrack, which was released in 2013. When an album sells a million copies, it is certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. However, the only hope for a …
Thousands of girls have swooned at the sight of actor Dylan O’Brien in dingy clothes fighting off Grievers and getting sweaty in the hit box office movie The Maze Runner. Based on its novel, this dystopian thriller was released on September 19 and has since made over $85,000,000 in theaters. The story follows Thomas, one …
In our lives, there are certain stories we never forget. These stories introduce themselves to us, asking for a chance to earn a place in our hearts. The ones that win us over stay with us and become a part of our identity. Graham Salisbury’s Under The Blood-Red Sun is one of those stories that …
From the beginning notes of “Intro”, the first track on her latest album, Ariana Grande treats listeners to her powerful and melodic voice through a simple, harmony-filled 1:20 minute song. Immediately, they are invited to join in her album. My Everything, the songstress’ sophomore album, was released on Tuesday, August 26. Often compared to Mariah …
Salted Lemon is a new juice bar that has opened in a former shoe store on Liliha Street. When you walk in, you are greeted by a welcoming staff, and the menu features a variety of juices, smoothies, or fruit and vegetable bowls. The most popular item on the menu is the "Acai Bowl" but …
Summer is undoubtedly the highlight of every student's year. It’s a time of waking up late, going to the beach, hanging out with the people you love, or doing nothing at all. The only complaint I have about summer is that there are no new TV shows. We all know the feeling of turning on the TV, …
On July 24, while students were either actually finishing their summer homework or prolonging their procrastination, the 2014 Comic-Con International: San Diego opened its doors to nerds and fans from around the world. Comic-Con is a four day convention where entertainment and comic franchises promote themselves through workshops, merchandise, special screenings, and panels featuring producers, directors, and actors. The …
When we hear the phrase “The happiest place on earth,” we most likely will think of the Disneyland Park in California. What about the other Disney Parks around the world? Can there be more than one "happiest place on earth" in the Disney Kingdom? This past summer I took a trip to Tokyo Disneyland. It was an innovative and …
Sitting on noisy Koko Head Avenue in Kaimuki, a small sandwich shop named Sprout has become a local hotspot for the Kaimuki towners. Sprout is a surf themed shop that sells homemade sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. I will be reviewing this lunch stop as part of our new series, Up and Coming, where we will share our …
