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All photos by Ellie Cole-Calderon Instead of the usual music playing from speakers at lunch this Tuesday, ERHS was treated to a special concert by Familiar Faces, an indie rock band based in Long Beach. After their performance, both students and staff who were new to their music had their interests piqued. Here’s some quick info about who they are and what’s to come for their new music: They’re currently growing their following of over 1300 monthly listeners on Spotify. The b

Image credit to The Guardian The Ethiopian famine of 1983-1985 affected roughly 7.7 million people, and killed an estimated 1 million. Dr. Miriam Bradley, a senior lecturer in humanitarian studies at the University of Manchester, explained that there never was a single cause of the crisis, stating “the 1983 to 1985 famine […] was the occasion for an outpouring of western charity spurred by Bob Geldof’s Band Aid. That famine, which killed between 600,000 and 1 million people,

Art by Jarisse As award season rolls around once again, it's easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer volume of films being discussed. Even as an avid consumer of media, I find myself lost in the frenzy of the entertainment industry. You may have caught last Sunday’s award show and felt inspired to turn on a new film. In light of this, I thought it would be a good idea to review every movie nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars and tell you what’s worth your time.

From Grammy nominations, to a hit Netflix show, to a US tour, KATSEYE has taken the world by storm. So why did a member of the uber-successful girl group just take an indefinite hiatus? HxG message on Weverse On February 20, HYBE x Geffen shared a message informing fans of Manon Bannerman’s hiatus: “Hello. After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. We

Between a mysterious electrical facility to multiple cozy vintage diners our town triumphs as the ideal filming location. Beloved Eagle Rock, with its proximity to Hollywood, yet peaceful, suburban environment, has caught the eye of many in the film industry. With many visually appealing spots, Eagle Rock’s diverse aesthetic suits many different tones. Ranging from idyllic treelined streets, trendy restaurants, and historical establishments, Eagle Rock offers a shocking array

art by: Faye Deetsch Disclaimer: The parts of this article that relate to Jim Henson’s life, story, productions and creations are purely informational. However, parts where I review individual movies and shows are exclusively my opinion. Also this article is the first part of a bigger 4-part series about Jim Henson.  Ah, Jim Henson everybody knows who Jim Henson is… right? Frankly, I don’t have high hopes considering the youth of today barely even knows what a cartoon is, but

This article contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5 After nine long years spent defeating interdimensional monsters, the beloved Netflix series, Stranger Things ,   has finally ended. With a series full of unexpected twists and turns, much hope rested on season five to deliver a jaw-dropping series finale. Season five was divided into three sections, or ‘volumes.’ Volume 1 dropped on November 26, Volume 2 released on Christmas Day, and Volume 3, the finale, was releas

Art by Emaline Varava The future of Stranger Things At 5 PM PST on New Years’ Eve 2025, thousands of outages were reported on Netflix. This was because their most popular show, Stranger Things , dropped its season finale. So many people were eager to watch it as they had been waiting three years since the last season, and for those who’ve been there from the beginning, nine years since season one. Once the finale dropped, Stranger Things  would end its near-decade run of epis

In youth, many of us cling to the idea of “Disney magic.” To go to Disneyland is to reach nirvana, and to meet Cinderella is to shake hands with God. However, as we age, this illusion of magic denatures. It is not that the films lose their value, nor is it that the stories fail to resonate. Rather, we begin to notice subtle nuances within the media. We realize that Disney magic is shrouded in corporate undertones, and that stories—rather than serve as works of art—become mean

Art by Faye Deetsch I’m a huge fan of reality TV and game shows. Over COVID, I binged America’s Got Talent, The Voice, World of Dance, Jeopardy, Master Chef, Survivor, and many more. It recently occurred to me that I live in Los Angeles and have the chance to be part of the live studio audience for many of these shows, any time, for completely free. With this knowledge in mind, my family booked tickets to see the America’s Got Talent finale in September. The process of gettin

Image credit: Disney+ Last month, the six-part docuseries The End of An Era, starring Taylor Swift came out. To see whether it really is the “end of an era,” I watched and reviewed all of the episodes. Here’s my quick take: Episode 1: “Welcome To The Eras Tour” The docuseries opens with the dancers, backup singers, and Taylor giving a pep talk before the show. Swift discusses the terrorist attacks in Vienna and the deaths of Swifties killed at a dance party.  Episode 2: “Magi

Art by Simone Modina When Hollow Knight: Silksong hit the scene this September, it was one of the most hyped video game releases in History. While tens of thousands immediately began playing it, some of the first people to share their opinions on the game online were game journalists. Infamous in some more chronically-online circles, game journalism is how a large demographic of people hear about new games. When they speak, people listen, and they say that the game is too dif

image by Jarisse Nabung All photos by Jian Palma By Jarisse Nabung Last month, on November 2nd, was the closing night of award-winning musical, Hadestown , at the Hollywood Pantages. A retelling of two classic Greek myths, “ young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and Queen Persephone ”, the show is a delight for both Greek mythology enjoyers and the general public. Having seen the show on its opening week and absolutely loving it, I figured Hadestown dese

As we grow up, we start to lose our love for cartoons and animated television—and that makes sense. We want to watch shows and movies that are in our age range and that we relate to. But I, for one, still love watching animated cartoons. And no, I’m not talking about Mickey Mouse Club House  or Dora the Explorer . I’m talking about well-developed, nuanced, elaborate kids TV shows. There is one example that I always think of when it comes to profound television; Avatar: The La

For the first time since the first annual Vogue World show was held in 2022, the event was showcased here, in California! Since the creation of this tradition, Vogue has worked to create a show that is both entertaining and enriching. The performance combines the world of fashion with pop culture in a thematic explosion of art that explores creative identity and geographical relevance. In the past, Vogue World has centered on themes connected to the hosting city. For example

Photo by Radiohead on Spotify Radiohead, the legendary English rock band best known for their innovative sound and thought-provoking lyrics, are making a highly anticipated return to the stage after a seven-year hiatus. Formed in 1985, the band has captivated audiences with their unique blend of alternative rock, electronic music, and experimental sounds. Their last tour, which supported A Moon Shaped Pool, wrapped up in 2018, leaving fans anxious for another.  In addition to

via Reading Rainbow on YouTube The revived Reading Rainbow  and its original version are both based on the mission of inspiring children to develop a love of reading and writing, but they differ in format and hosts. The original Reading Rainbow , hosted by LeVar Burton, aired for almost 26 years on PBS and became an iconic children's series. The new series launched in October 2025 with Mychal Threets, a librarian and social media figure known for promoting library joy. Image

Images via Team Cherry A new video game just came out recently that people have been anticipating for years. It’s called Silksong. It was originally supposed to be the DLC to Hollow Knight, but because of how many levels and mechanics the developers (also known as Team Cherry) added into it, Silksong ended up becoming its own standalone game. Due to how long it’s been in development, it gained a lot of popularity. The longer it took to come out, the more fans started to get r

Art by Ondine Mitchell With fall upon us, now's a perfect time to get cozy and sit back and enjoy a good show or movie! As the days get shorter and we enter into Thanksgiving break, there's nothing better than curling up in a warm blanket and watching something that matches the season's vibes! So here are some spoiler-free recommendations! Gilmore Girls Everyone knows the tried and true Gilmore Girls. With its catchy intro song and iconic quotes, the classic TV show is full o

Art by Emmaline V. As someone who rarely has any money, let alone to spend on Steam, I usually satisfy my game addiction with free games. If you prefer to play your free games on shady websites, this is not the article for you. If not, enjoy this list of five free (and 100% official) video games!  Warning - This article may contain slight spoilers for these games. E NA : Dream BBQ  (2025) - Image credit to Joel G PSA to anyone who attempts to play this; this game may or may n

Introduction  I was watching The Summer I Turned Pretty with   my mom the other day, and I thought to myself, why am I watching this? When was the last time I watched a recent show that I actually liked? I do in fact have a lot of shows that I've really liked lately. The only problem is that they aren’t quite “new.” They are all shows that came out at least ten or more years ago. So once again, I’m brought up with another question: Are new shows just... bad? Every time I thou

Art Drawn by Emaline Varava Halloween is a holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world and is known for its festive, spooky spirit. However, it wasn’t always like this. A long time ago, Halloween was an extremely different holiday.  This celebration originated from the Celtic festival, Samhain. Celtic people lived in Ireland, Scotland, and Northern France about 2,000 years ago, and were known for their revolt against the Romans in 61 CE and for being the largest

All photos by Rebekah Grace de Guzman Earlier this year, one of our journalists, Charles-Henry Lubatti, published an article on how to access the arts as a high school student.  The last entry in the list piqued my interest: TeenTix LA, in partnership with countless venues across LA County, gives teenagers the opportunity to purchase tickets to shows for five dollars. Utilizing this service, I got the opportunity to watch the North American tour of a musical playing at the Ah

According to IMDb’s top 100 TV show list, 46% are set in a workplace. In a random google form survey of students in grades 7-12, 56% selected a favorite series that takes place in a workplace as well. Based on this research, why is this genre of TV shows so popular?  These numbers show workplace comedies are everywhere, but statistics alone don’t explain why they matter. “I love mockumentary or workplace comedies,” writes an anonymous 10th grader, whose favorite show is Abbot

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All art by Jarisse Nabung By nature, humans are a nomadic species. We evolved to move from place to place, chasing whatever struck our...

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Art by Grace Gill What if I told you one of the best stories ever put to screen isn’t from a novel, a popular movie, or even a regular tv...

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Image credit: Wicked movie [THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS] Recently, a couple of teachers took their classes to see the musical “Wicked”...

Image credit to Netflix Recently, a ton of illnesses have been going around Eagle Rock, causing students to stay home from school....

Credited to Searchlight Pictures Warning: May contain some spoilers “It’s been over 50 years since I first heard Blowin’ in the Wind,” an...

All photography by Carmen Dominguez The story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, was not generally told. Then in...

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Twenty two years ago, Neil Gaiman wrote a book about a girl who traveled to another world. Little did he know, that story would soon be...

In mid July of this year, I was in the car with my dad. We had just arrived home when suddenly he asked, “What is brat?”  ”Brat?” I...

Here's what the students of Eagle Rock High School have been reading!

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Welcome to BookTalk with Avni and Sophie! A show where we review books and discuss all things literature. Stay tuned! What books do you...

Last year, I rated and extensively went into depth about my opinions on various characters in Lord of the Rings. Reading it back now, I...

This is the second part of the series. TAKE TWO! LIGHTS! CAMERA! Where am I? Elly wakes up in a cabin with a man named Aiden Wilde, who...

After almost 6 months of anticipation, last weekend I had the opportunity to attend Coachella. It was my first time, so naturally there...

Some may say that this year’s Coachella lineup isn’t the best; however, I still believe that there are some honorable mentions for this...

LIGHTS. CAMERA. I'm a whole different person? Elly Conway isn’t actually a best-seller, she's a spy. Her books, on the other hand, are...

In the early 2000s, Western girl groups like Destiny’s Child, The Pussycat Dolls, and the Spice Girls dominated the top charts. In the...

To absolutely nobody’s surprise, The Boy and the Heron is a really good movie. There, I’ve fulfilled my contractual obligation. I’ve...

Music means something different for everyone, and as the music industry constantly evolves, our tastes in music change as well. Sticking...

Boygenius (stylized in all lowercase) is an amazing band you should listen to. Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker make up...