“Mean Girls” (2024) falls flat

January 25, 2024 by

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

December 5, 2023 by

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 1...
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(G)I-DLE debuts English EP “HEAT” in collaboration with 88rising

November 7, 2023 by

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

July 22, 2023 by

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

June 26, 2023 by

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.
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9 artists to listen to this AAPI Month

May 31, 2023 by

Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!
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Student-direct one-act plays showcase the talent of UCSB’s directing students

May 16, 2023 by

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

May 9, 2023 by

“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. 
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Stories from Storke: Valentine’s Day

March 2, 2023 by , , and

In honor of Valentine's day, the staff writers of Opinion share some of their worst romantic encounters.
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Top 10 songs for if you are as lonely as me this Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2023 by

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. 
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