Trigger warning: sexual misconduct, grooming. Counter-culture, pioneering new sounds, self-releasing and regulating. These are all aspects of the music industry, in particular the indie scene. Its acceptance of others and recognition of smaller artists makes the indie scene, on the surface, seem safe and welcoming, especially for women and Queer […]
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Binge Watching Vs. Weekly Episodes
To binge or not to binge? As from being seniors at SMHS to younglings who are just entering kindergarten, we’ve always had two options to choose from. The traditional periodically released TV shows, like sitcom episodes that were released every week since decades ago, or the Netflix’ new-but-not-so-new method of […]
Golden Globes Nominations
The nominations for the Golden Globes awards show, set to take place on February 28th and to be hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, have recently been announced, and several of the nominations have been questioned and criticized. One of the biggest shocks was that “Minari” was nominated in […]
Chris Thile
The desire to listen to “cool” music that is deemed underground and revolutionary is not new. Nirvana fans groaned when their favorite band was now plastered on every t-shirt, and now many fans feel saddened with the popularization of their previously niche artists. While there are certain songs and artists […]
I Watched Emily in Paris So You Don’t Have To
How did this get nominated for a Golden Globe?
Local Theatre Performance Coming This Spring
Between the recent spike in Covid-19 cases and the continuation of online school, almost all standard high school extracurriculars have transferred to a virtual setting. This includes performing arts, an activity beloved by many students across the district, particularly here at San Mateo High School. Despite the unusual circumstances, theatre […]
In a Dream – Troye Sivan Review
Troye Sivan has always been a pretty universally likeable artist. In 2015, he released his debut album “Blue Neighborhood,” a lush, electropop success that deeply resonated with millions of young adults navigating romance and suburbia. Come 2018, he gave the world “Bloom,” a sleek pop record that dominated the radio […]
A Guide To The Different Sides of TikTok
After Vine was removed from the App Store in 2016, internet users around the world looked for a new platform that would allow them to post short videos in a similar format. Many turned to Musical.ly, which allowed them to lip sync to already existing sounds or create their own, […]
September to August Album Reviews
Amine-Limbo Amine shows a great amount of improvement on all fronts on Limbo: lyrical prowess, wit, production, versatility, and emotional depth. Limbo skillfully balances tracks with real emotional impact (Fetus, Mama), fun bangers for the car (Woodlawn, Compensating, Shimmy), and a wide range of styles and moods while remaining thoroughly […]
Rise of Draco Malfoy
If you’ve been on the app Tiktok at all in September, then you’ll likely have seen at least a few Wizarding World related Tiktoks, specifically about Draco Malfoy. But why the sudden resurgence of this infamous fantasy series, especially after the author herself revealed her true colors over and over […]