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Skincare brand Drunk Elephant’s products provide customers with eco-friendly skincare. Founded in 2013, the brand has recently gained a following on social media.

Skincare company Drunk Elephant’s products live up to hype, provide eco-friendly experience

Uma Israni, Reporter • June 16, 2023

Skincare and makeup The “Get Ready With Me” trend on TikTok that showcases users’ skincare and makeup products often feature the brand Drunk Elephant, and it has taken the internet by storm.  Drunk...

Snapchat is working to improve MyAI, an artificial intelligence bot first implemented into the platform in February. Snapchat AI was prone to misleading content and bias may be seen through conversations when it was first released. Snapchat included additional safety enhancements and limits to the bot.

Snapchat’s MyAI feature raises concerns regarding safety, privacy

Sophia Hsu, Reporter • June 6, 2023

Powered by ChatGPT, Snapchat's newest feature allows users to communicate with "MyAI," described by the social media platform as an artificial intelligence robot that "is there to help and to connect you...

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is highly regarded in the fashion industry. However, his controversial comments caused some Met Gala viewers to wonder if he deserved to be honored with an entire theme dedicated to his work.

Met Gala theme dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld sparks controversy among students

Ava O'Donnell, Reporter • June 6, 2023

In September 2022, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the 2023 Met Gala theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” The German fashion designer is known for his work at Chanel and Fendi, and he...

Ai Weiweis exhibition “Making Sense” is being held at the Design Museum April 7 to July 30. Weiwei addressed the concept of value in our changing society.

Ai Weiwei’s ‘Making Sense’ exhibition presents changing values through design

Leila Meilman, Reporter • June 5, 2023

Ai Weiwei’s exhibition “Making Sense” is on display at the Design Museum April 7 to July 30, focused on revealing our changing values within humanity, art and activism.  Weiwei, a Chinese artist,...

Reporters Anita Sosa (‘25) and Blu Belinky (‘26) sit down to discuss the successes of the K-Pop genre in 2022, providing their personal takes and predictions for coming years. They discussed the standout artists of the last year and their contributions to the music industry.

K-Pop Rundown: 2022 award season foreshadows 2023 trends

Blu Belinky and Anita Sosa • June 2, 2023

Lana Del Rey’s newest album was released worldwide March 24. Her first album in two years, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd,” signalled her return into the limelight of the music industry.

Lana Del Rey’s new album enchants, enthralls listeners

Ashlyn Tate, Reporter • May 30, 2023

Lana Del Rey’s ninth studio album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” album speaks to hard-hitting themes and the confounding nature of humanity. Awash with hidden details and...

Netflix’s “Beef” grips viewers with its storyline, excellent acting and its raw portrayal of the struggles of its two Asian American leads, amassing nearly universal acclaim. Since its release, it has garnered rave reviews and premiered as one of Netflix’s most-viewed series, clocking in nearly 172 million total viewership hours as of April 30, according to Netflix.

Netflix’s “Beef” explores tragically realistic pursuit of modern-day happiness

Jaden Gardiola, Culture Editor: Online • May 29, 2023

Listen (6 minutes):    It all starts with a middle finger. Or, rather, it all starts when lead Danny Cho almost backs into the side of Amy Lau’s white SUV, prompting her to flip her middle finger...

Spotify has rolled out a new discovery feed feature that allows users to scroll and listen to a preview of audio and video clips. While the feature is similar to TikTok, it can be an excellent tool for users who are looking for new music.

Spotify adds TikTok-style discovery feed to app

Zoe Karibian, Reporter • May 25, 2023

Spotify recently added a new feature to its music streaming platform that provides users with a TikTok-style discovery feed. According to Spotify, the update aims to offer listeners a more personalized...

The book It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover recently went viral on social media platforms, particularly since 2021. The book arguably romanticized the abuse that the protagonist experienced while others viewed it to have accurately represented her experiences.

Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends with Us” romanticizes abuse

Gaby Friedman, Leila Meilman and Mymy Taymour • May 15, 2023

"Ryle's voice is low and intimidating. 'You're mine, Lily. You belong to me.’” In Colleen Hoover's novel "It Ends With Us," the protagonist, Lily Bloom, grapples with the challenging and traumatic...

Festival attendees gather between performances. Coachella took place over two weekends from April 14-23 in Indio, California.

Coachella 2023 showcases revolutionary outfits

Uma Israni, Reporter • May 15, 2023

Coachella is an electrifying music festival that spans two weekends from April 14-23 in Indio, California. Every year, celebrities, influencers and fans from around the world gather together for an immersive...

“The Girls I’ve Been” by Tess Sharpe follows protagonist Nora as she tries to escape from a hostage situation while simultaneously uncovering memories from her past. Sharpe takes the reader through a whirlwind adventure that confronts various forms of abuse in this gripping novel.

‘The Girls I’ve Been’ portrays abuse through strong characters, unconventional structure

Vittoria Di Meo, Sports Editor: Online • May 12, 2023

“The Girls I’ve Been” by Tess Sharpe opens with a tense hostage situation between the novel’s three protagonists: Nora, Wess and Iris. I thought the plot would revolve around the characters’...

After a phenomenal Paris Haute Couture week, half the fashion world begged for more jaw-dropping construction while the rest waited for a palate-cleansing month of elegance. Both audiences would find satisfaction in the collections presented this season.

Reznick’s Runway Rundown: Best of Fall-Winter 2023

Anna Reznick, Columnist • May 8, 2023

While the desperation for a viral collection was painfully obvious this season, the true success of ready-to-wear relies on creating art within what is deemed simple. To weed out the attention-seekers...

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