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Local writer Noé Álvarez released a debut book in March 2020that has captivated readers with its unique insights. “Spirit Runner: A 6,000-Mile Marathon Through North America’s Stolen Land” is a 213-page memoir published by Catapult Books. In it, the 2003 graduate of Davis High School explore…
A short time ago in a living room not far away, my dad and I began watching the second season of the Disney Plus series “The Mandalorian.” After being very impressed with the show’s first eight-episode season, I certainly had high expectations.
I don’t think I was the only person to happen upon “Survivor” after it arrived on Netflix last month and am now finding myself hooked on the longtime CBS television series.
Pokémon has always been a popular series. With an estimated $103 billion in revenues during the past 24 years, it is the highest grossing media franchise in the world. I have loved Pokémon since I was a little girl, and I grew up collecting Pokémon cards. It is just as much fun now as it was then.
In the 15 years I’ve been on this Earth, I have come to realize there are two kinds of people: those who start the Christmas festivities as soon as that first chill hits the air, and those who are strictly of the no-Christmas-until-after-Thanksgiving variety.
“We Were The Lucky Ones”, written by Georgia Hunter and published by Penguin Books in 2017, is a beautifully crafted novel about a family’s struggles and triumphs through World War II.
While many things are up in the air for this year’s Halloween celebration because of COVID-19 and social distancing, there’s one thing should not be: Halloween candy is delicious, and we can all agree on that.
The unfamiliar aroma, sound, taste and humidity of a new climate. The chaotic self-awareness of silently loitering in a museum, surrounded by strangers. The excitement and eagerness of taking off in a car full of luggage or in a trailer or on a plane, unsure of what awaits.
AJR has done it again with another amazing cut. The indie trio's new single, "Bummerland," dropped Aug. 30 and immediately made it to my playlist.
There’s a lot to love about “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” which in July set a record by spending 61 consecutive days as one of Netflix’s top 10 streamed programs.
When I first discovered digital art, the first place I looked was on YouTube so I could find someone who could teach me the ropes of digital painting. I was pleased to find the channel known as RossDraws.
On July 12, sisters singing duo Chloe x Halle released their newest album, “Ungodly Hour.” And let me tell you right now, it’s amazing. I wasn’t sure what to expect but after listening to the 13 songs on this album, I can say with confidence that the Bailey sisters have put together a beauti…
Cute cats? Naive romance? Unexpectedly emotional content that leaves viewers crying — or at the very least appreciating their life to a higher extent?
Spike Lee’s films always make the audience ponder how the content reflects on current events. One of his most iconic and impactful films, “Do The Right Thing” from 1989, touched on police brutality. Since Lee’s early days as a director, his films have brought awareness to issues surrounding …
Remember when “The Hunger Games” was one of the biggest franchises of early 2010s? The combined impact of the novels and films birthed a worldwide passion for the star-crossed lovers Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark.
Ah, the Dollar Store. What a wonderful place! Party supplies for days, cute faux flowers, delicious snacks, all for the price of a dollar apiece (and some cents for tax).