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VMA winners hold their new awards for the cameras. Artists Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Nuno Bettencourt performed a tribute to the artist and legend Ozzy Osbourne. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

2025 MTV Video Music Awards: Biggest Wins, Boldest Performances, Big Questions

Reese Carsley, News Editor September 17, 2025

The Music Television (MTV) Video Music Awards (VMAs) returned to television last week with no shortage of the usual spectacle, competition and pop culture drama. Broadcast live from the Prudential Center...

At Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte contains a warm, comforting blend of fall flavors. The Pumpkin Spice Latte returned to Starbucks in late August.

Pumpkin Spice Latte tier list

Riley Gunn and Christopher Bacon September 16, 2025

For a few months every year the leaves turn orange, the night comes earlier and we start saying “hot please” when ordering our lattes. Fall, which begins on Sept. 22 this year, brings the coziest vibes...

The lyric video for "My Man on Willpower," shows Sabrina Carpenter embodying a playful style. The track was the third on Carpenter's album "Man's Best Friend." Photo courtesy of Island Records.

Behind the Lyrics: ‘My Man on Willpower’

Lily Bruch, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 11, 2025

“My Man on Willpower” is the third track to Sabrina Carpenter's seventh studio album, “Man's Best Friend.” Through this song, Carpenter expresses the neglect that one may feel in a relationship...

The Map That Leads to You arrives at theaters on Aug. 20. It was released by Amazon MGM Studios. Courtesy of Irish Film Critic.

Movie Review: ‘The Map that Leads to You’

Sage Rosskopf, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

Heather meticulously plans her entire trip to Europe, as she does with every life event, and bristles at the word “spontaneous.” Jack wanders through Europe following nothing but his great grandfather’s...

Sabrina Carpenter's "Man's Best Friend" is the artist's seventh studio album, and consists of 12 tracks. Carpenter released this alternate album cover after her controversial first cover came under criticism. Photo courtesy of Island Records.

Album Review: ‘Man’s Best Friend’

Lily Bruch, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 4, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter's album, “Man's Best Friend,” was released on Friday and has quickly waltzed its way up the charts. It gained popularity prior to release due to controversy regarding Carpenter's...

Mac DeMarco's sixth studio album "Guitar" is composed of 12 tracks. DeMarco released the album on Aug. 22. Photo courtesy of Deezer.

Album Review: ‘Guitar’

Riley Gunn, Staff Writer September 3, 2025

On Aug. 22, Mac DeMarco released his sixth full-length studio album, “Guitar.” An intimate and introspective record, it follows the notoriously well-loved and laid-back style that his renowned album...

In her third studio album, "A Matter of Time," Laufey Jónsdóttir explores new themes, sounds and styles over the course of fourteen tracks. The full album was released on Aug. 22. Photo courtesy of Vingolf Recordings under exclusive license to AWAL Recordings America, Inc.

Album Review: ‘A Matter of Time’

Joanne Liu, Opinion Editor August 26, 2025

The minute hand strikes twelve, and the pendulum releases a ring that echoes. Ding dong … ding dong … Laufey Jónsdóttir begins her third studio album “A Matter of Time” with the chiming of a...

Conan Gray's fourth studio album 'Wishbone' depicts the artist in the sky, dressed in a sailor suit and carrying a wishbone. The album was released on Aug. 15. Photo courtesy of Republic Records via AP.

Album Review: ‘Wishbone’

Sarina Feng, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2025

Conan Gray writes music with the intimacy of journal entries. With his fourth studio album “Wishbone,” released on Friday, Gray steps back from the experimental, ‘80s inspired elements of “Found...

Yoga is one of the wellness trends emerging in 2025. Other trends included saunas, pilates, green juice, and various other physical and dietary changes.

Wake up to wellness

Elsa Goodman, Director of Social Media May 28, 2025

From cold plunges and saunas to pilates and green juice, 2025’s hottest (and coldest) wellness trends are quickly changing people’s lives.  In recent decades, health and wellness evolved to become...

Students showcase their art at the fourth annual Arts Fest. Arts Fest took place on May 16 and 17 and featured dance, music, ceramics and artwork.

Fourth Annual Arts Fest

Cass Love, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

Every seat in the Performing Arts Center was filled. Chatter filled the room. Then, the lights dimmed and the room fell silent. The first group of dancers took the stage. On May 16 and 17, the fourth annual...

Claire Frederico (12) and Gideon Jakobs (12) perform as Maggie and Max in 'Lend Me a Tenor.'  The play, which showed from April 30 to May 2 and May 6 to 9, was the last one of the school year and the last production under the direction of theatre teacher Marinee Payne.

Torrey Pines Players presents ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

April Kato and Sarina Feng May 23, 2025

“Please laugh.” That’s what a cast member told us before we went to the show. We didn’t need to be told twice.  In what would be the final production directed by retiring theater teacher Marinee...

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