Fall ushers in new lineup of Broadway hits
Giancarlo Lizarraga, Staff Writer
September 14, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Genuine Gian
For those desperate for something stimulating during their October break, California theaters will be ripe with captivating shows from Broadway and beyond. Following the premier of the musical sensation “Hamilton” in San Francisco earlier this year, many other returning and new musicals will be...
There’s a new Doctor in the house — and she’s female
September 14, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
In mid-July, the BBC announced that the 13th Doctor in its series “Doctor Who” will take the form of a woman, played by actress Jodie Whittaker. The revelation of a female doctor has been met with mixed reactions from viewers. Since 1963, “Doctor Who” has seen many actors take the lea...
With new language apps, you too can be a polyglot
Kylie Yamada, Feature Editor
September 14, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
For years, language-learning was an area of study only conducted in classrooms and with the help of expensive programs like Rosetta Stone. Today, however, anyone can learn simple vocabulary with a click of a button. Students may choose to learn a new language for a variety of reasons: for school, for...
Summer flicks feature action-packed Superheroes
Kylie Yamada, Feature Editor
September 14, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News, Showcase
The summer movie season is known for its blockbusters, action scenes and massive budgets. This summer, however, two themes seemed to reign supreme: superheroes and war. Patty Jenkins’s “Wonder Woman” stole the show, grossing over $400 million in the U.S., possibly because of its uniqueness....
Black activism finds voice in YA novels
Lily Tran, Feature Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Diversity, Entertainment
The Young Adult fiction world has worked tirelessly to increase the diversity in popular stories. Movements led through social media like the “We Need Diverse Books” campaign advocate for more diverse characters in adolescent and children’s stories. These campaigns have made small gains, but...
‘13 Reasons Why’ dramatizes serious topic: suicide
Kylie Yamada, Feature Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Suicide notes often serve to answer a particular question: why? In the new Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why,” a young teenager answers this question — after her death. The series, based on a book written by Jay Asher, portrays Clay Jensen, a teenage boy who receives seven cassette tapes...
Relive childhood bliss through movies and cartoons
Serra Raquel, Entertainment Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Columns, Entertainment, Serra's Side of the Story
Every time I’m sick I find myself drawn to channels like Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon, or films from Disney or Dreamworks; if I have a bad day, the best medicine has proven to be a long marathon of classic Disney films. Is this obsession with children’s movies a sign of immaturity? Some could...
‘Romeo and Juliet’ captures tensions — then and now
Gabriella Backus, Artistic Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
omeo and Juliet¨ has been reimagined by the Bear Creek drama department -- instead of taking place in Verona, Italy, in the 1300s, this version of “Romeo and Juliet” is set during the 1940s Zoot Suit Riots, tension-ridden era in which white servicemen launched attacks against Mexican Americans and...
Dating shows feed our need for ‘happily ever after’
Serra Raquel, Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
From dating 25 girls at once to meeting dozens of people naked on an island, millions of people find themselves sitting back once a week to witness countless people in search of love behind a camera. “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “Are You the One?” and “Dating Naked” are prime...
Alumna debuts YA novel, sells movie rights
Lily Tran, Feature Editor
March 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
“‘Welcome, welcome to Caraval! The grandest show on land or by sea. Inside you’ll experience more wonders than most people see in a lifetime. You can sip magic from a cup and buy dreams in a bottle. But before you fully enter into our world, you must remember it’s all a game,’” participants...
Dozens of new restaurants spice up dining options
Sandra Sunio, Staff Writer
March 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
For years, Stockton has had a bad reputation for being one of the most miserable cities in the nation — and many residents admit to turning to neighboring cities for sources of food or entertainment. “I enjoy going to other cities so that I can venture out and try new things like different foods,...
Haggin Museum awards artistic talent
Gian Carlo Baldonado, Staff Writer
March 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Some of Bear Creek’s talented students showcased their artistic abilities in the 86th Annual Robert T. McKee Student Art Competition and Exhibition in the Haggin Museum — winning multiple awards for their creative artwork. According to local travel site Visit Stockton, the Haggin Museum exhibits...
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