“Fade Away” proves mediocre
Singer Bethany Costentino’s vocals give a unique sound to “Fade Away,” and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno’s beats are soothing, but the lyrics are not creative enough to make the album truly unique.
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Month: November 2013
Katy Perry delivers at the Hollywood Bowl
The concert “We Can Survive” was not only a thrilling performance, but was put on for a great cause. All the profit made from the tickets was donated to breast cancer. Seeing idols up on stage talking and singing about something so relatable really gives people hope. […]
“Bad Grandpa” disappoints
After a lack of the stupidities that are the Jackass crew, they finally came out with another movie. Bad Grandpa was a good idea but the movie came out disappointingly poorly. […]
“Last Vegas” delivers
“Last Vegas,” directed by Dan Fogelman, turned four old mens lives into a high thrill packed adventure with alcohol, women, and gambling in Las Vegas. With these four legends brought together this was one of the funnier movies of the year.
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“Ender’s Game” delivers
“Ender’s Game” is a captivating film, which features modern film making techniques and thrilling scenes that delight and surprise the audience. The film, directed by Gavin Hood, utilizes breathtaking special effects and remarkable acting along with intense action to create a unique and intense film. […]
Red Ribbon Week and its effect on students
By Adam Enomoto Red Ribbon Week is effective because of the heartfelt and genuine stories about the struggles against addiction. This week is recognized on a national level, being observed by schools across the country. […]
Volleyball wears pink to fight cancer
In honor of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October, the Mira Costa girls volleyball program hosted a fundraiser on Oct.17 at Redondo Union to raise awareness and funds for the cause. […]
Teacher Underrepresentation in Construction Decisions
Sabrina Pickett Julia DiFiori Costa students have benefitted significantly from the resources implemented in the new math and science building, however, the building could have been more advantageous to both students and teachers if teachers’ […]
The 1975 delivers at Orange County Observatory
The 1975 undoubtedly put on an exceptional performance at the Orange County Observatory, as it captivated the audience through its remarkable sense of intimacy. The band’s indelible skills in an extraordinarily personal setting generated a deep emotional connection between the performers and the audience, resulting in an overall spectacular performance.
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Diverse gameplay, spectacular visuals return “Battlefield 4” to the top
The “Battlefield” series has had a very successful run in the first-person shooter genre of video games since 2002. By enhancing the graphics and making the environments more interactive in “Battlefield 4,” developer Digital Illusion CE overcomes a poor storyline by building upon the series’ quality in multiplayer. […]