Diana Mateescu

April 3, 2025

“El tiempo que tenemos” cautiva a la audiencia con una devastadora historia de amor y vida

By Diana Mateescu, Erick Ruvalcaba

¡Atención, spoilers adelante! “El tiempo que tenemos”, una de las películas de romance más esperadas del año, llegó oficialmente a los cines el 18 de octubre. La película sigue la historia de la renomb...

November 16, 2024

“We Live in Time” captures audiences with devastating story of love and life

By Diana Mateescu

A seamless blend of comedy and drama, the film pulls at the viewers’ heartstrings and reminds them to savor every moment of their relationships.

October 24, 2024

Naked Shakes presents: “Much Ado About Nothing”

By Diana Mateescu

Combining thoughtful aesthetic choices with funny quips and an energetic cast of characters, Naked Shakes transforms Shakespeare plays into a magical night for students and community members alike.

January 25, 2024

“Mean Girls” (2024) falls flat

By Diana Mateescu

Despite the high expectations prior to its release, there is much left to be desired from what was supposed to be one of the most recognizable movie musical adaptations.

December 5, 2023

“Hay Fever” provides a weekend of comedy and drama in UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater

By Diana Mateescu

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Theater and Dance put on their annual fall play in the form of “Hay Fever,” a show about the Bliss Family, an incredibly eccentric and theatrical family in the 1920s. 

November 7, 2023

(G)I-DLE debuts English EP “HEAT” in collaboration with 88rising

By Diana Mateescu

(G)I-DLE’s EP, “HEAT” may be a bit unconventional, however, it offers a variety of genres and topics so that all listeners can find at least one song that can suit their tastes.

July 22, 2023

In Review: Stray Kids bends genre and celebrates success in third studio album “5-STAR”

By Diana Mateescu

Stray Kids have been consistently seeing success on an international level due to their unique sound and ability to cater to a niche, but simultaneously large audience.

June 26, 2023

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” explores the nuances of the typical biblical morality tale

By Diana Mateescu

The Performing Arts Theater was filled with laughter and tears during performances of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” the final full-length play of UCSB's Theater and Dance 2022-2023 season.

May 31, 2023

9 artists to listen to this AAPI Month

By Diana Mateescu

Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!

May 16, 2023

Student-direct one-act plays showcase the talent of UCSB’s directing students

By Diana Mateescu

There is a lot of respect to be had for the work these directors put into these plays, as they work to navigate the directing process and collaborate with so many different actors and crew members. 

May 9, 2023

In Review: Waterparks tackles toxic relationships and religious trauma in ‘INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY’

By Diana Mateescu

“INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY” plays on a lot of the band’s strengths and still manages to feel very unique and different in the grand scheme of Waterparks’s discography. 

March 2, 2023

Stories from Storke: Valentine’s Day

By Alice Zhang, Diana Mateescu, Riley Burke, Kayura Narayanan

In honor of Valentine's day, the staff writers of Opinion share some of their worst romantic encounters.

February 14, 2023

Top 10 songs for if you are as lonely as me this Valentine’s Day

By Diana Mateescu

If you have no plans this Valentine’s Day and prefer to spend an embarrassing amount of time romanticizing any person who gives you even an ounce of attention, this list is for you.