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El Estoque

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El Estoque

Rapper Ken Carson performed atop a stage constructed of steel poles throughout the night. Photo by Trey Karson | Used with permission

Ken Carson’s ‘A Great Chaos’ tour is the epitome of its name

The rapper’s aggressive artistry lures concertgoers into a never-ending delirium
Samika Bhatkar
November 23, 2024
The plot of “Red One” revolves around the kidnapping of winter demigod St. Nick and the attempt to rescue him just in time for Christmas. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures | Used with permission

‘Red One’ makes the naughty list of holiday films with charm

The star-studded movie takes a unique approach but fails to stand out from average Christmas cinema
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Benjamin Zhang
November 16, 2024
Tyler, the Creator poses on top of an airplane as he sings in the music video for "Thought I Was Dead".  Photo Courtesy of Columbia Records | Used with permission

‘CHROMAKOPIA’ is Tyler, the Creator’s most personal and vibrant record yet

Tyler's new album contains shades of maturity arranged into a colorful mosaic of life experiences
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Dylan Nguyen
November 7, 2024
Waterhouse dances as she performs “My Fun”

Suki Waterhouse charms her audience with an enchanting performance

Suki Waterhouse’s "The Sparklemuffin Tour" perfectly encapsulates fan’s expectations succeeding the release of her recent album
Falling into fall

Falling into fall

Fall holidays bring festive atmosphere
Amberly Sun
October 31, 2024
The Showplace Icon Theatre in Valley Fair Mall, before it shut down in July of 2024. Photo courtesy of mapquest.com | Used with permission

The fall of movie theaters

Movie theater closures have led to a decline in movie theater customers
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury and Meghna Dixit
October 29, 2024
Photo Illustration | Benjamin Zhang

Rome wasn’t built in a day

MVHS Drama shares the work and hopes behind their adaptation of Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar'
Sana Karkhanis and Benjamin Zhang
October 28, 2024
Created by visual artist collective Sports Banger, the album cover of “Godspeed” depicts a laying-of-hands ceremony, adding to the album’s religious themes. Warner Records | Used with permission

‘Godspeed’ blesses listeners with its revelry

The Blessed Madonna’s first album overflows with life
Jillian Ju
October 26, 2024
Kennedy Middle School English Teacher Diana Kirsh smiles for the camera in her headshot from. This headshot would accompany her to auditions while working as an actress in New York.

Photo courtesy of Diana Kirsh | Used with permission.

Reaching for the stage

Artists involved in musical theater speak on the unique career path and industry
Jami Lim and Elizabeth Yang
October 26, 2024
Don Toliver’s stage was emblazoned with violet and fuschia lighting as he performed the track “No Pole” from his previous album “Love Sick.” Photo by Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

The ‘PSYCHO’ tour introduces fans to a new era in Don Toliver’s career

Rapper Don Toliver brings both old and new hits to an exciting setlist complementing an even more exciting environment
Samika Bhatkar and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
October 24, 2024
Coco dances on stage as Clair Clair sings the chorus to their hit song “My Girl” under blue strobe lights. | Photo by Meghna Dixit

Coco and Clair Clair’s ‘Girl’ tour charms audiences with an exciting yet down-to-earth performance

The duo’s high energy balances out the poor audience etiquette and lack of visual effects
Meghna Dixit and Sana Karkhanis
October 19, 2024
To many, hair is a lot more than just  a physical trait. Hair holds memories, stories, laughter and more. Illustration by Grace Lin

A change to dye for

MVHS students and staff share their experiences with dyed hair
Grace Lin
October 18, 2024
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