Every month, Netflix rolls out and brings in new movies, television shows, and original movies and series. New things that are being added are: 8 Mile, Astro Boy, Battle, Bride of Chucky, Christine, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Crossroads: One Two Jaga, Friday, Friday After Next, Hellboy, Man vs Wild with Sunny Leone: Season … More Netflix Adds New Series While Pulling Old Shows in December
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been an Associate Supreme Court Judge for 25 years after being appointed by past President Bill Clinton. At age 85, Justice Ginsburg has lead a life in which she has continually fought for the rights of women and minorities. She has ruled on major cases such as Obergefell v. Hodges (granted … More On The Basis of Sex Focuses on the Life of Ruth Bader Ginsberg
It is the end of the world, they are fighting a losing battle. Demons have infested their world and they want to ruin all of it. A Queen who can control fire and her friends must fight to save the world they love and to try and make it a better place. Kingdom of Ash … More Review on Kingdom of Ash, Finale of Thrones of Glass
The beloved holiday, Halloween, is quickly approaching. The need for the best horror movies has never been greater. Some horror movies that students at our school suggest for Halloween 2018 include: The Witch, The Conjuring, A Quiet Place, Hereditary, and Scream. Damian Cardenas, a freshman at SLV high school recommends the gothic film, Hereditary, “My … More San Lorenzo Valley High School Student’s Favorite Horror Movies to Watch
Even if you despise door knockers and horror movies, it is hard to hate on Halloween because it offers the best excuse to go full-blown crazy with makeup. Whether you like creepy makeup with fake blood, pretty Halloween makeup, or to follow in the footsteps of celebrity Halloween costumes and pay tribute to your idol, … More Quick and Easy Remedies to try This Fall Season to Help With Dry and Irritated Skin
The eighth season of the Emmy award winning, anthology television series, American Horror Story, fires off with something all too realistically scary within the first fifteen minutes of the first episode of this season: Nuclear Warfare. Season 8, Apocalypse, is a crossover between the very popular seasons Murder House and Coven, which are seasons one … More A Look into ‘American Horror Story ‘ Season 8: Apocalypse
These recipes are super simple, fun, and easy! Recipes include Halloween Marshmallow Pops, Bloody Halloween S’mores, and Bloody Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies, all Halloween themed due to the close proximity this holiday is. First, the Marshmallow Pops, you will need, 12 large marshmallows, one 10-ounce bag of candy melts, an assortment of sprinkles, some lollipop … More Simple and Easy At Home Dessert Recipes for Halloween
by Hannah Zolezzi The Toronto International Film Festival, a major event on the movie festival circuit, is underway. It’s facing some uncertainty now that Piers Handling has announced that he will end his 23-year run as chief executive and step down after next year. Mr. Handling brought the festival, commonly known as TIFF, into international … More A Sneak Peek at the Toronto Film Festival
by Madison Reger A thrilling new production is coming to SLVHS this fall. “A Haunting We Will Go” directed by two of our seniors, Nick Payne and Jennifer Rodriguez, will be hitting the PAC October 26th. Student produced plays have had tremendous success over the years here at SLV, and this one is on track … More Student Directed Play, “A Haunting We Will Go,” is on Track to be a Great Success
Avengers: Infinity War is the culmination of years of setup across multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe flicks and will bring together the most iconic heroes from the last 10 years of movies to face one, all-powerful evil. Naturally, the process of making the movie has been complicated, and during a Q&A at a fan event, directors … More Fans Eagerly Wait for Avengers: Infinity War
If they can’t hear you, they can’t hunt you – that is the tagline for the new, upcoming thriller/horror movie, A Quiet Place, out in theatres on April 6th, 2018. Starring Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, who do not only play husband and wife in this film but are also married in reality. A Quiet … More A Quiet Place – The Newest, and Most Quiet Horror Movie
Many people talk about how big movies are these days, and the income that they make, but they are nothing compared to the movies of older time. Since 1940, the famous and well-known movie Pinocchio has made a total of $1,386,198,614. However, that does not even make the top ten of the highest grossing films … More Classic Movies are the Highest Grossing Films, with Black Panther Following Closely
“I, Tonya” revisits — with verve, intelligence, scathing humor and more than a touch of sadness — the bizarre 1994 attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan by goons associated with the camp of Kerrigan’s rival, Tonya Harding. If dredging up that tough subject all these years later seems news-worthy,, you should also know that the … More I, Tonya: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The 75th annual Golden Globes happened directly after a year where some of Hollywood’s most powerful men have been exposed for the sexual assault, molestation and abuse in their pasts. Hollywood celebrities came together on the night of Sunday, January the 7th to not only present and except awards, but to also make a stand … More Times Up: The Golden Globes Movement
Who won big at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best film and TV in 2017? This ceremony marks the unofficial beginning of Hollywood’s award season, and judging by the evenings winners, the next few months could hold some unexpected twists. Traditional award-bait movies were expected to win key categories but instead, the … More Golden Globe Victors Announced
The Screen Actors Guild (Sag) awards are coming January 21st 2018. These awards honor the best achievements in film and television for 2017.The ceremony takes place in Los Angeles, and will feature all the stars in popular hollywood films. This famous award show will be hosted by Kristen Bell. Here is a complete list of … More Outcome of the SAG Awards
Logan Paul made a great mistake when he showed a dead body hanging from the trees of the Suicide Forest in Japan, near Mount. Fuji. Little did he know that people were already making petitions to get him off Youtube, his only high paying profession, and with all of this hate towards him, there is … More Logan Paul’s Vlog That May Cause him To Lose his Career
While retaining the enjoyable cheesiness of the original Archie comics, the new series Riverdale loads its storyline with new characters and complications. The show has managed to capture the spirit of familiar characters – Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead – within the atmosphere of a series that combines the classic story arc of a murder … More Riverdale Brings a Fresh New Twist on Archie
Step into the world of Museum, a comedic play that also gives us a unique view of art. Directed by two SLV seniors: Sampson Miller and Rowan Nicolett – Ray. The 19 cast members and 14 crew members have been working hard for over 2 months on this production, having at least 2 hours of … More SLV’s Student Directed Play, Museum
Even though not many people know of the existence of Ninjago, it is still a quietly buzzing topic. As of May 26, 2017, 74 episodes have been aired in seven seasons, as well as a TV special in-between seasons six and seven. This show uses factors from previous ninja stories and shows. But this involves … More Lego Ninjago is Quietly Rising
A year has passed since Gary “Eggsy” Unwin and the secret agency Kingsman saved the world from Richmond Valentine’s neurological wave broadcast. He has since taken his late mentor Harry Hart’s title of Galahad and lives with Crown Princess Tilde of Sweden. On his way home he is ambushed by Charlie Hesketh, a former Kingsman … More Brief Synopsis on Kingsmen: The Golden Circle
Why is Game of Thrones so popular? A good question, with an even better answer. Game of Thrones, or GOT for short, is a wildly popular television show based in a medieval world, produced by the channel HBO. Game of Thrones is based on the book series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ by renowned … More Why is Game of Thrones so popular?
Shining lights, A-list celebrities, and blasting music were all a part of The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards that were held on August 27 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, honoring music videos released between June 25, 2016, and June 23, 2017. It was hosted by Katy Perry. Logic brought his powerful message of suicide … More The powerful message, disappointing acts, and heartfelt reunions of the VMAs
In a world where everyone has a superpower, has being extraordinary… become normal? The hit new series My Hero Academia features a universe where 80% of the population possesses a “Quirk.” Ranging from control over fire to frog-like characteristics, having unusual abilities is considered normal. Occupations specifically for those with Quirks have even opened up, … More Plus Ultra! My Hero Academia is Taking Over
In contrast to previous years’ Oscars, this year moviegoers are rejoicing for the large growth in black nominees after a 2 year drought known as #OscarsSoWhite. The past two years the Oscars have been on the receiving line of discontent with their choices of nominees, who have been prominently white. A “drought”, as some people … More Diversity at the Oscars comes as welcome surprise to movie fans
A book called 1984 has risen into the bestselling charts of America once again. 1984 was written by George Orwell in 1949. In the book, 1984, Orwell writes about a futuristic society of which is always watching you. The main character, a man by the name of Winston Smith, hates the political system that is … More 1984 makes comeback in popularity in 2017
For the 89th Academy Awards (which took place on Sunday, February 26), a fantastic array of nominees set the stage for twenty-first century cinematography, offering no shortage of politically impactful and creative content. Who will win for each category this year? The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards always give those seeking early answers good insights. According … More The 2017 Oscar Line-Up is sure to please viewers
For the first time since 1993, an American has been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, and, for the first time ever, this award is going to a musician. This October, Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Following the announcement, two whole weeks passed without a single word from the artist. … More Bob Dylan: A Gifted Musician
After years of SLVHS lacking a widely diverse music program, music director Dan Lingenfelter decided enough was enough, and has created our school’s very first jazz band in order to challenge the musically talented at SLVHS. The members of the band include: Jordan Y. playing flute and piano, Jarod R. on flute and tenor saxophone, … More SLV’s First Jazz Band is Off and Running Strong
For theater in the coming school year at SLVHS, “Grease is the word.” On a busy Friday morning, Will Guilford, high school drama director, was thrilled to announce that the spring show for the 2016- 17 school year will be the popular musical “Grease”. Information regarding auditions for “Grease” will be available later this year … More New policy and scheduling of this year’s after school drama program
Doom. Just the name brings to mind the ultimate nerd success story- a passion project made by geeks, for geeks. Doom was a technically mind blowing game, an unreplicatable mix of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and action, and a love letter to the culture of early 90s. Doom is an eternal legend. Doom is an untouchable … More Legendary video game, “Doom,” released on May 13, continues saga
The melodic blend of each unique individuals voice: this is the essence of choir. It creates something uniquely beautiful with a group of diverse people. Choir also comes with the opportunity to perform an assortment of different music styles. Choir incorporates deeper understanding of the music world from the past and present. These are the … More SLVHS Choir: a valuable experience for all participants
The comedy, Airline by Tim Kelly, debuts at the San Lorenzo High School PAC on May 13th at 7:00pm. Other performances are May 14th, 19th, 20th, and the 21st at 7:00pm and at 2:00pm on May 15th. The play is directed by a familiar face on the SLVHS campus and in the drama program at … More Senior Sage Pell, director of Airline, discusses his time in SLVHS theatre
Now that 2015 is far behind us, it is time to look ahead and think about the upcoming movies of 2016. So far, 2016 is slated to be filled with remakes and sequels of previously successful films. Here are a number of the most anticipated movies coming out this year. Superhero movies have continued to … More The upcoming films for 2016, and where the genres of films are currently heading
Many students at San Lorenzo Valley High School take part in an Advance Placement art class taught by Ms. Yurkovich. AP Studio Art is a rigorous art class designed to prepare students for a career in the arts, help them improve their technical skills and truly find themselves as artists. I had the opportunity to … More AP art student interview: Chase Hart, his experiences and goals for the future
As January nears to an end, the upcoming AP and Art 2 art show is right around the corner. On February 23rd, the AP and Art 2 students will be presenting their “Extraordinary to the Ordinary” themed artwork in the restaurant Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond. With chalk pastels, the students will create their artwork … More Come to SLVHS’s art show at Casa Nostra
Full of fear and excitement, you patiently stand back stage waiting for a rambunctious crowd to enter the building. As you hear the band begin to play the overture, a nervous punch suddenly hits your stomach and you feel a drop of sweat dripping down the back of your neck. A hush falls over the … More Learn about the theatre experience from a thespian
Photo: SLVHS Anime Club The SLVHS Anime Club was founded about four years ago, by Julian Nolelivs. The Anime Club was originally created to “Get fans together to discuss and promote Japanese-style graphic novels“ and “coordinate anime event participation.“ The club originally had a small amount of members, and was not very well known. Eventually, … More Get to know SLV’s revamped anime club
Photo by screenrant.com On September 28, NASA announced that liquid water exists on Mars. It has been speculated by the public as a possibility for years, but now that it has been confirmed many possibilities arise from this announcement. This groundbreaking news opens up the waters for the possible colonization of Mars. “The Martian” coincidentally … More “The Martian” the latest release in recent surge of space survival movies
It was a warm sunny day, as I began interviewing Yvonne Pyle, a senior in A.P. Studio Art. This class is somewhat small, however, its influence can be seen all around the school; it is important within the lives of students like Pyle and creates beauty around our school with the art hung on walls. … More Student Artist Profile: Yvonne Pyle
A year ago, famous author Harper Lee’s original manuscript for the novel To Kill a Mockingbird was found attached to the back was a sequel to the novel called Go Set a Watchman. Lee wrote the sequel in case the first novel was a big success. She then forgot about the manuscript as the years … More New novel by Harper Lee stirs controversy
The Hobbit- few books can create such a sense of scale, a feeling of adventure and a grand journey into an entirely new world in under 300 pages like The Hobbit can. After Peter Jackson’s successful Lord of the Rings trilogy a film adaption of The Hobbit seemed the logical next step. Jackson wanted to … More The Hobbit Trilogy: Is it a successful film adaptation?
It’s exotic, it’s violent, it’s one of the biggest success stories of recent years. It started as a tech demo, and spiraled into one of the most profitable Videogame IP’s, and yet, prior to 2012, it wallowed in obscurity. It is the video game we have come to know and love, Far Cry. The first … More Far Cry: The Success story of the video game world
The third installment in the epic young adult franchise, the Hunger Games, was released in late November to theatres full of avid fans. “Mockingjay Part I” has a simple, yet elegant plot. The Hunger Games series takes place in the nation of Panem, risen from the ashes of a war over resources. ashes, Divided into … More The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I
Indietronic, or indietronica, is a fusion of many genres. The genre is a culmination of the different styles of music that have been prevalent in the past 30 years. To fully understand how it has become such a popular and unique style music, you have to go digging through its colorful roots. In the mid … More Dillon Francis and the rise of indietronica
The local art and wine festival in Boulder Creek benefitted local artists, musicians and even students. This Labor Day Weekend benefit was held to support Boulder Creek Elementary School’s Art Masterpiece program and the I.O.O.F (Independent of Odd Fellows) scholarship; a scholarship for high school students. The I.O.O.F scholarship is a fund for qualified students … More Music festival in Boulder Creek supported local students and artisans
The end of this year, SLV’s thespians and their families joined together for the 16th Annual Drama Awards Banquet at Felton Community Hall on May 17th. Everyone dressed classy in the requested “Oscar Attire” to walk the red carpet and be seen in the spotlight to give and receive their awards for this school year’s … More Find out who the true stars are at SLV from the recent Drama Awards
Time is passing us by- Footloose has closed leaving behind hundreds of memories. It felt like it was just yesterday that we were all sitting in the MPR, waiting to audition, as we applauded and cheered on a bunch of singing strangers. On closing day, May 4th, we all joined hands and cheered for each … More Cast members reminisce about their hugely successful play, Footloose
If you haven’t made many summer plans and love music then consider ordering tickets for the 2014 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. Offering a variety of types of music the festival will have something for everyone. The festival not only offers live music, but also panel discussions, lectures and concert introductions by the composers. The … More Cabrillo College’s Contemporary Music Festival scheduled for this summer
Students at SLV are dancing singing and cutting loose in Footloose, the spring musical put on by SLVHS Drama and Mountain Community Theater during the months of April and May. They will be performing at Park Hall in Ben Lomond, as they are waiting for the unveiling of a beautiful new Performing Arts Center on … More Students Cut Loose in Spring Play: Footloose
Each year, students and teachers alike look forward to the SLVHS Spring Fashion Show. This event helps to showcase students’ talents as they design, sew, and present their own outfits in a fashion line. This year’s show is presenting on April 11th, 12th, and 13th and is suspected to be better than ever despite minor … More Students Express Themselves Through Fashion
On January 17th , I had the opportunity to attend an impressive and entertaining show by an exceptionally talented Led Zeppelin tribute group at Don Quixote’s international music hall. Zeppelin Live, formerly known as Heartbreaker, is the self-described “#1 Tribute Band” to one of the greatest rock groups of the 20th century, and the 6th best-selling musical artist in human history. … More Heartbreaker: #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Plays Don Quixotes
The Black Angels – Indigo Meadow The Black Angels, a 60’s free love revival group with stoner fuzz influences from Texas, has released four studio albums, each of which pulses with a pacifist psychedelic vibe. Cage the Elephant – Melophobia Cage the Elephant (known for their single “Ain’t no Rest for the Wicked”)’s most recent album departs … More The Ten Most Underrated Albums of 2013
Whether we know it or not, all of us have probably experienced the musical influences of Lou Reed. His multitudes of solo work, produced from the 70s to as recently as 2012, as well as his work in several groups, most notably The Velvet Underground, permeates contemporary musical style: punk and alternative rock would be … More Lou Reed: Musical Innovator and Rock Icon Dead at 71
A middle aged man was found dead from a stab wound in the chest in his own apartment in the slums of New York City near the el tracks. They believe it was his own son who killed him. There were only two witnesses to the crime: the old man who lived on the second … More SLV Drama Production of The 12 Angry Jurors
House of Floyd is an amazing Pink Floyd cover and tribute band from San Francisco. They have an out-of-time stage presence and presentation that dominates the audience’s senses. I had the experience of seeing the band twice, once at the Rio Theatre several months ago and once on October 12 at Don Quixote’s. The Rio … More House of Floyd: Pink Floyd Tribute Band from San Francisco
I believe I can accurately say that I am the only person alive who is completely and utterly invisible. When I leave my home, my body fades and only my mind is left, rendering me a passive observer among an active world; a floating consciousness that is all-seeing yet devoid of power, all-knowing yet at … More Alone- A short Story by SLV Student Jesse McMilan
Shakespeare Santa Cruz, a popular local theatre troupe based at UC Santa Cruz, had announced that it might be closing its doors in December after over three decades of productions. Over the last few seasons, the troupe has been on the brink of bankruptcy and was almost shut down in 2008 before being saved by … More To Be, or Not To Be
The Claw 