Following the classic story of the baby elephant who discovers he has the ability to fly, Dumbo soars to new heights as a live-action film. The movie is packed with childhood memories and emotion. Struggling circus owner Max Medici,…
Author: Amanda Lerma
Varsity boys volleyball check San Marino off hit list
Varsity boys volleyball triumphed in a dramatic home game against the San Marino Titans on March 7, exciting the audience with a 3-1 win. SG took the lead in the first set with their hits bouncing off San Marinos’ arms…
Review: Welcoming all wizards
J.K. Rowling invites fans to return to the Wizarding World with the newly released movie Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald. The film occurs months after the time frame of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, following Newt Scamander’s adventure…
Fighting for safety Q&A
Francisco Lerma is the father of reporter Amanda Lerma. Working as a firefighter for the past 12 years, he discusses the issue of safety in the event of a disaster. Q: What is your best tip for keeping safe?…
Review: No longer the villain
Investigative journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) researches a massive story behind the widely popular organization called the Life Foundation, founded by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed). During his investigation, Brock comes into contact with an alien symbiote and gains superhuman strength…
Asian, Latino Ethnicities need acknowledgment
The world consists of multiple ethnicities that often go unacknowledged. Ethnicity is a large portion of a person’s background, so when individuals become miscategorized, it is upsetting. A popular assumption is that every Asian is Chinese, but this is inaccurate.…
Girls varsity volleyball jousted by Lancers
Girls varsity volleyball played the Bell Gardens Lancers on Oct. 4, losing the game 1-3. Before the game began, seniors were each presented with a golden crown consisting of their name and number, a black sash proclaiming they played on…
JV Volleyball falls to Temple City
The first preseason home game against the Temple City Rams resulted in a loss for the junior varsity girls volleyball team. With a rough first set, the Matadors lost 4-25. However, they fought aggressively in the second match, causing the…
Black Panther brings cultural diversity to Hollywood
Black Panther is the newest live-action superhero movie that features a protagonist of African descent. Released on Feb. 16, the movie features a predominantly black cast and crew. The film focuses on T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) who returns to Wakanda to…