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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle invites us into a blend of old and new elements

‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ invites us into a blend of old and new elements

Amber Bacardi, Reporter January 23, 2018

Over 20 years after the original movie was released in 1995, the time has finally come for a stand-alone sequel in the Jumanji franchise. Directed by Jake Kasdan and released on Dec. 22, “Jumanji:...

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CAHS Students Discuss Gun Control Controversy

Paige Townsend, Reporter January 19, 2018

In the history of our country, even more so in recent years, a disturbing trend of gun violence has become evident. Sandy Hook. Sutherland Springs Baptist Church. Route 91 Harvest Festival of Las Vegas....

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Hamilton: An American Review

Brigid Ambuul, Reporter January 18, 2018

Full disclosure: I am a biased source. While I’m no Eminem, I pride myself on my ability to rap nearly every word to the groundbreaking hip-hop musical "Hamilton." I’ve spent two years memorizing...

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi is far, far more than your usual dose of galactic fun

Crystal Sung, Reporter December 24, 2017

I had my reservations when I walked in. My faith in Star Wars was rekindled when I walked out. With the cult-ish fan base surrounding Star Wars, I was naturally skeptical of the hype surrounding The...

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Malech’s “Unkempt Secrets from the War” Teaches Forgiveness

Averie Sargent, Reporter December 7, 2017

Independent author Jennifer Malech published her first book “Unkempt Secrets From the War” on Jan. 24. Malech writes historical fiction and recently published her second book, “A Song for Somme,”...

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Taylor changes direction too Swiftly in ‘reputation’: The album ranked and dissected song by song

Crystal Sung and Anastasia Reimann November 16, 2017

There’s been so much uproar about “reputation,” be it the scandalous music videos or the unavailability on streaming services — look what you made us do, Taylor. So here’s our take on each of...

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake Cranes For Splendor But Loses Its Essence

Crystal Sung, Editor in Chief October 30, 2017

It was with anticipation that I bought my ticket for the classic ballet Swan Lake, brought by the Russian Grand Ballet to a familiar stage at the Escondido Performing Arts Centre, one that I have danced...

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Meaningful (Turtles) All the Way Down: John Green Hits Home Again

Alison Whitley, Reporter October 20, 2017

John Green’s “Turtles All the Way Down” was published on Oct. 10, 2017. His fifth solo published book and his seventh overall, it was first announced at Vidcon 2017, and readers have been wondering...

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Remember the A la Mode: Creamistry’s Modern Take on a Traditional Dessert

Maddi Tseng, Reporter October 17, 2017

The Order When I first walked into Creamistry, I was overwhelmed by the amount of options available. From dairy-free to organic ice cream bases, the assortments of flavors, there is practically no limit...

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Weathering the Partisan Storm: What Hurricane Harvey Tells Us About the Political Climate

Crystal Sung, Editor in Chief September 12, 2017

While the ideological divide seems to be ever-widening these days, it’s reassuring to see how much we have mobilized in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The first major hurricane since 2005 and the wettest...

Book Recommendations from the Jerds 2017

Book Recommendations from the Jerds 2017

We're back with more book recommendations from the 2016-2017 Journalism Staff! Click on the name of the staffer to check out their profile; click on the title of the book for more information about that book. Happy reading!
On the History of 4D Movies And Their Future Potential

On the History of “4D” Movies And Their Future Potential

Lindsey Keith, Reporter June 7, 2017

Hans Laube created a technique first demonstrated in 1960 that allowed audience members to actually smell the movie in theaters, Smell-O-Vision was born (an earlier version of 4D movies). A scentorama...

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