Throughout the last three months, producers released three movie remakes or adaptations of previously made films. With “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” “Wonka” and “Mean Girls” all hitting the screens within weeks of one another, students expressed their opinions on the lack of originality within the world of … [Read more...] about Movie Remakes Disappoint Audience Expectations
Amanda Monahan.
15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films
The 15th annual ReelStories Film Festival took place on campus on the evening of Feb. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. The festival’s theme for this year was “storytelling is connection,” which is meant to show the connection that storytelling bridges between all aspects of life, the selection committee said. Students, filmmakers and other members of the community entered the event … [Read more...] about 15th Annual ReelStories Film Festival Honors Student Films
Vinyl Records Make a Comeback
Vinyl records outsold CDs in 2022 for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s year-end report. Despite their antique fashion, students have shown their continuing affection for vinyl records.Senior Bob Emrich has worked at the Record Outlet in Thousand Oaks for over three years. He said he’s wanted to work at a record … [Read more...] about Vinyl Records Make a Comeback
Bows, Ribbons Add a Personal Touch to Everyday Items
A ponytail might just be some tied-up hair. A water bottle might just be an ordinary item. But tying a bow on them adds a special personal touch, students said. As seen on Instagram, TikTok and especially Pinterest, bows and ribbons have emerged as a way to add a pop of color or a personal sense of style to any item. First-year Nicole Milliman said she finds that bows add … [Read more...] about Bows, Ribbons Add a Personal Touch to Everyday Items
Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice
Although retail therapy has always been around in some form, research has found COVID-19 increased online shopping and with it, retail therapy, according to Charlie Athill, a professor at the University of the Arts in London. Retail therapy refers to "the act of buying special things for oneself in order to feel better when unhappy," according to the Cambridge … [Read more...] about Students Use Retail Therapy As Both A Casual and Addictive Practice