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Hosted by the Art History Society of Cal State L.A. a gallery of various works of art was available to those in attendance of the symposium in honor of Miguel Loen-Poertilla last Saturday at the University Student-Union.

Honoring Miguel León-Portilla at the 2019 Mesoamerican Symposium

Rosio Flores, Staff Reporter October 8, 2019

A minute of silence was held for Mexican historian and anthropologist Miguel León-Portilla at the “1519, the Arrival of Strangers: Indigenous Art and Voices” three-day symposium.  León-Portilla...

Joker Movie Poster.

“Joker” is a Near Comic Book Film Masterpiece

Joshua Letona, Copy Editor October 4, 2019

A string of disappointments made Warner Bros. change its strategy for a shared DC film universe. Now, the studio is fulfilling its promise of director driven films by releasing “Joker,” an R-rated,...

Press Release Image of IT Chapter Two.

“It Chapter Two” Floats in a Satisfying, If Uneven, Finale

Joshua Letona, Copy Editor September 7, 2019

Director Andy Muschietti returns to the helm for “It Chapter Two” to bring audiences the long-awaited finale between the Losers’ Club and Pennywise the Clown. Picking up 27 years after the events...

Daniel Caesar enjoying a standing ovation before preforming his next song

Daniel Caesar at the Greek Theatre

Erick Brigham, Multimedia Journalist August 27, 2019

Monday, Aug. 26, Daniel Caesar performed his new album Case Study 01 live at the Greek Theatre where he also performed singles such as “Who Hurt U” and “Best Part.” With well over 4,000 people...

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Press Release Poster.

“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” is Another Tarantino Classic

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer August 5, 2019

Promising 10 films out of his career, movie lovers are now at the ninth film by director Quentin Tarantino. After back-to-back westerns, Tarantino sets for a 60s Hollywood love letter, putting his stamp...

Simba, voiced by Donald Glover in the live-action The Lion King film

Disney Stands Critic Proof

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer July 25, 2019

“The Lion King” is the third Disney classic to live-action film this year to be received with a mixed reaction from critics. With a $191 million domestic opening weekend, “The Lion King” has...

Child's Play Theatrical Poster (left) and Toy Story 4 theatrical poster (right)

The Toys Are Back In Town

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer July 1, 2019

Cinema’s most iconic toys return to the big screen. Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” and Orion Pictures’ reboot of “Child’s Play” both released over the weekend.  Leading up to the release,...

A line of people stretching down the sidewalk shortly before the grand opening of Dot _ Dough Doughnuts this past Saturday.

Dot & Dough Opens for Business

Monica Tamayo, Staff Writer June 24, 2019

Dozens of people waited anxiously outside of Monterey Park’s newest bakery in town, Dot & Dough, for their grand opening. Located at 141 N Atlantic Boulevard , Dot & Dough has already been featured...

Attendees were given complimentary glass cups to sample beer..

L.A. Beer Week is a-brewin

Isaac Gutierrez, Copy Editor June 17, 2019

Produced by the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild, the 11th annual L.A. Beer Week is underway with its Kickoff Festival last Saturday that featured over 200 different beers from over 90 different local...

Press release of Dark Phoenix, property of 20th Century Fox.

“Dark Phoenix” Burns Out at the Box Office

Joshua Letona, Contributing Writer June 17, 2019

The final entry of the X-Men franchise burned out at the box office. According to Box Office Mojo, “Dark Phoenix” opened to a franchise low of $32.8 million, taking the number two spot for last...

The first to go by in the Pride Parade marched in front of a big ballon Pride sign, which kicked off the parade in West Hollywood this past Sunday.

LA Pride Parade 2019

Brian Delgado, Josh Mejia, and Marisa Vasquez June 10, 2019

This past Sunday, businesses, media companies, celebrities and the surrounding communities came together in the city of West Hollywood to celebrate the unification of the LGBTQ+ community. According to...

Press release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, property of Warner Brothers.

Godzilla Hits the Theaters After Five-Year Hibernation

Isaac Gutierrez, Copy Editor June 1, 2019

Godzilla makes his long-anticipated return to the silver screen in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”   Top secret crypto-zoology agency, Monarch, tries to save humanity from “Titans”;...

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