Share: When theaters reopened after quarantine put a pause on the movie industry, there was uncertainty as to whether or not audiences would return. Three years after the shutdown, box office numbers are slowly climbing back to how they were. So much so that the 3-hour-long “Avatar: The Way of the Water” crossed a billion dollars within two weeks and became the third highest-grossing movie of all time. But with the ever-growing rise of streaming services providing entertainment without ever having to leave one’s home, …
An ode to poetry, PCC students get personal
Share: No matter your background, everyone has read their fair share of poetry, whether that be in the classroom or out of their own interest. Poetry’s impact on some people’s lives is evident, however, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Poems have been a form of self-expression since the dawn of time, from romance to activism, it has served as a way for people to spread their beliefs and share a piece of themselves with the world. “Poetry is so significant to society,” …
Fluffy communities gather around squishmallows
Share: During the 2020 Covid lockdown the stuffed animals known as Squishmallows skyrocketed in sales, seemingly due to the social media app TikTok, with the hashtag “squishtok” currently having over 1.9 billion views and the subreddit r/squishmallow having over 88,000 members. Popular for their large selection of designs and squishy texture, Squishmallows have dominated the toy industry for the last three years, being the most popular toy brand in 21 out of 51 states in 2022 and winning Toy Association’s 2022 Toy of the Year …
‘Resident Evil 4’ remastered into modern masterpiece … again
Share: After 18 years, two additional remakes, and a load of spin-offs, Capcom has finally released “Resident Evil 4” and with it, has once again revitalized the survival horror genre. Capcom started its remake trend in 2019 with their remaster of “Resident Evil 2,” which they continued with 2020’s “Resident Evil 3.” The game follows the exact same story as the original, making it easy for people to jump in whether they’ve played the original or not. Eight years after the events of “Resident Evil …
Lana Del Rey expresses her most authentic self in vulnerable new album
Share: Lana Del Rey née Elizabeth Grant’s ninth studio album titled “Did You Know that There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?”, released March 24, 2023, is proving to be her most vulnerable album in her over a decade-long career. Those unfamiliar with Del Rey may look at the abnormally long and somewhat cryptic album title and subsequent song and be deterred, while fans would expect no less from the singer-songwriter. The song “Did You Know that There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd?” Which was the …
Hair products and hairstyles are in a constant trend cycle, is this harmful?
Share: In recent years, people have been taking more risks with their hair. From perms to dyes, almost everyone has experimented a little. However, with the recent surge of trendy hair products such as olaplex, many people have been lured into using products not made for their hair. “I think there’s too much different chemicals for your hair,” said PCC student Anita Carachure, “I don’t think that a lot of people should be using all that.” Hair care looks different on everyone, considering no one …
PCC students share their bare necessities for campus life
Share: Students at Pasadena City College have necessities that are so important that they recommend and share with others. Whether it’s items, routines, or habits, many of these necessities are essential for both a student and a regular person outside of campus. Aaron Dean Bajarias, a second-year nursing major, had the important accessories to help through lectures, studies, and tests. He also explained that his phone was necessary for his daily life. Giving out numbers and showing his phone and mentioning it was his way …
Ghostface revitalizes the slasher sub-genre in ‘Scream VI’
Share: Despite being far and away from the sleepy California town of Woodsboro, the Ghostface killer is back in action in “Scream VI”, and this time, he isn’t playing around. To put it simply, this movie kicks ass. It has something for everyone from the die-hard “Scream” fans to the people just trying to see a sweet horror flick. From the character work to the setting and the kills, everything is put together masterfully. This film picks up, timely, a year after the events of …
March’s horoscope signals change: Are you ready for it?
Share: Astrology is all about the moon’s orientation towards different constellations in the sky, and how this creates a gravitational pull towards the earth. The moon being in a certain sign refers to the moon being positioned towards that constellation. This March urges us to take a fresh start. The New Moon recently occurred in Pisces, meaning the moon was positioned towards the constellation known as Pisces. This welcomes new beginnings. Anything that gets us out of our routine is welcomed! On March 12, Jupiter …
Rolling Loud rolls out $800 VIP treatment, but is it worth it?
Share: Rolling Loud which is known to be one of the biggest rap festivals held in places like the United States, Europe, Australia, and Canada but had its most recent outing in Inglewood, California from March 3 to the 5th.Featuring big names like Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, and Don Toliver who shocked the crowd by bringing out Justin Bieber. While the headliners were Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Wayne, who was joined by Nicki Minaj, and Future put the finishing touches on the …