Arts & Entertainment
Laufey uses complex imagery and warm jazz fusion in their debut album
Icelandic singer and songwriter Laufey sings about the struggles of growing up, the fear of falling behind in...
“Wednesday” a great watch any day of the week
Netflix’s TV show “Wednesday” isn’t afraid to bash a bad guy with a hammer, and that’s what I...
Can an eggnog hater be converted?
I, like many people, have long been repulsed by the pungent bubblegum odor of eggnog, the infamous egg-based...
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” really felt like forever
Marvel’s latest movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” leaves viewers with mixed feelings of mild enjoyment and boredom. The...
“Midnights” alternates between stellar lyricism and superficial depth
“Midnights,” Taylor Swift’s newest studio album, has been lauded as both a critical and commercial success, shattering records...
Chand’s Chicken Check-in: Reviewing Nashville Spicy Chicken spots throughout Sacramento
Close your eyes and think about your favorite comfort food. Now, open them, and if your answer did...
Student Stereos: an Octagon-made playlist
If none of these artists appealed to you because of the genres, Mac DeMarco might be for you. ...
What’s new on the menu?: Students review lunch program offerings
As the 2022-23 school year kicks off, teachers reunite, new students pack the halls, and old students return...
High school summer read falls flat
Every year, Country Day high school students are assigned one required summer reading book. This summer, the book...
“Extraordinary Attorney Woo” is an extraordinary watch
I was hanging out at night after dinner with my friends when one of them suddenly got a...
“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” guilty of shallow writing
Enter “She-Hulk,” the latest let-down in Marvel Studios’ series of one-off shows. The show centers on attorney Jennifer...
“The Spectacular Spider-Man” embodies title perfectly
“The Spectacular Spider-Man” swung onto Netflix screens this summer, webbing up an entertaining and unforgettable experience. Produced and...
“Dr. Strange” disappoints with chaotic plot, poor characters
Like most Marvel Cinematic Universe films, “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” finds success in its visual...
Morbius: Worth it only for the special effects
When “Morbius” was first announced to release in 2017 with a budget of $75 million, I was excited...
Bookworm to filmbuff: How to Train Your Dragon
Despite sharing the same name, the “How to Train Your Dragon” films are almost nothing like the book...
Bookworm to filmbuff: The Martian
A deadly storm. Flying debris. One isolated, enterprising astronaut. Andy Weir’s “The Martian,” a 2011 science-fiction novel adapted...