With the arrival of sunshine and blue skies in June came the pinnacle of football – the FIFA World Cup. Likely to be one of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s last chances to claim the top prize, the spotlight will no doubt be shining on them. Other superteams will hog the rest of the…
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Is 13 Reasons Why Controversial?
13 Reasons Why is a Netflix series that was released in March 2017 based on the same name of the 2007 book by Jay Asher. This highly popular show is about a teenage girl named Hannah Baker who commits suicide and leaves behind thirteen tapes for the thirteen reasons that led her to her death….
Little Forest
Little Forest, directed by Soonrye Yim, is a Korean film that expresses the nostalgia of hometown and the warmth of food that is made with motherly love and care. The main character, Haewon, is played by Taeri Kim, who rose to fame with the two works: The Handmaiden (2016) and 1987: When…
Meek Mill Freed
After 11 years, Meek Mill was finally free. The first thing the formerly incarcerated rapper did was to fly, in a helicopter, straight to Wells Fargo Center to watch his beloved basketball team – the Philadelphia 76ers – take on the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs. This extravagant flight was organized by Michael…
Playboy: Pornography or Progressive Journalism?
Playboy has evolved from simply a magazine to a cultural icon representing sexual liberation and, supposedly, feminist gains. Apart from its notorious nude pictorials, Playboy is also a literary magazine with articles featuring prominent social and political issues. James Rickman, an Executive Editor at Playboy, came to Oakwood School’s Oakwood Students for Progressive Reform…
Benefits of Playing Video Games
Game lovers may receive criticism from their parents or peers, because of the negative effects they believe may happen if one plays too many games. But according to research, there are plenty of health benefits one can receive as they play their video games. There is an old belief saying that sitting near the computer…
Bruno Major Takes On LA
Bruno Major’s first ever tour in the United States may be over, but he certainly left an impression here. After gaining traction with his hit single “Easily”, he has continued to make music every single month, writing the lyrics and providing the vocals for his album, “A Song for Every Moon.” Ranging from soulful croons…
Beyonce Headlines Coachella 2018
Spring is here, which means festival season in the US. One of the most well-known and popular annual music festivals is the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Coachella takes place over two weekends, from April 13th through April 22nd. As hundreds of talented artists gather to perform, one of the most iconic singers, Beyonce…
Mixed Reviews for Maze Runner: Death Cure
Before the film franchise blew the theaters away for the past few years, The Maze Runner series was a popular Young Adult book that gained the interest of many teen readers. Its futuristic plot and sci-fi elements with captivating characters led the films to follow the success of the books. Starring Dylan O’Brien as Thomas,…
Paddington 2 Leaves Audience Smiling Cheek to Cheek
Three years since the release of the first Paddington, the sequel is capturing the attention and the hearts of audiences of all ages, once again. On January 12, 2018, Paddington 2 premiered in theaters. Crowds gathered to watch the long-awaited sequel on opening night, going into the movie excited and expectant, and coming out heart-warmed…