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2023-24 · Vol. 3 · No. 2

October 2023

Published October 27, 2023

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Travis Scott's UTOPIA Tour: Tickets & Astroworld Impact

One may say Jacques Bermon Webster II, known more commonly as Travis Scott, is one of the most popular and successful rappers in the world. With four number one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100...

By Josh Peter · October 27, 2023

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ChatGPT Opens Its Eyes and Ears

As the power of AI grows, the line between what’s human and what’s AI is blurring. With the release of GPT-4 and its integrations, as well as advances in deep fake technology, AI has become...

By Tycho Young

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Coraline: Whimsical Horror

As Halloween approaches, horror movies, such as Scream and It, and horror stop-motion productions, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline, make their annual comeback...

By Aarna Kamath

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Cricket World Cup

This year, India is hosting the 13th installment of the Men’s Cricket World Cup, an international event hosted every four years where cricket teams from across the globe compete for the coveted...

By Sachit Parekh

Dancing the Night Away - A Homecoming Recap

As a long-standing high school tradition, Homecoming is integral to the high school experience. BASIS Homecoming Spirit Week was filled with fun days of dressing up from Monday, October 16...

By Alicia Peng, Shreya Sadhwani

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Europe’s Bed Bug Panic

On October 3, 2023 Paris Fashion Week, filled with stunning presentations and showcases by designer labels such as Miu Miu, Chanel, and Saint Laurent among several others, came to an end...

By Vera Lin

How Do I Manage My Money?

In a world filled with inflation, tempting impulse purchases, and increasingly complex economic incentives, personal finance skills have become essential. But do we know how to develop them well...

By Pranesh Saran

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K-pop Survival Show: America2Korea Review

As the K-pop industry continues to expand, entertainment companies are pushing boundaries to achieve new heights. JYP Entertainment recently began a survival show named A2K, or America2Korea...

By Emma Ma

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Laphonza Butler's Rise to Power

On August 2nd, Laphonza Butler became one of the most powerful people in the country, rapidly ascending like no other. Only a few days prior, California Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away...

By Sarah Wu, Angela Cao

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Lil Tay: Her Conspicuous Comeback

Lil Tay, a 15-year-old internet celebrity who first gained fame in 2017 at the young age of nine, captured viewers’ attention due to her nonstop wealth “flexing”. She was well aware of all the...

By Katherine He

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Live, Laugh, Love, Louis

If you hear someone laughing in class, nine times out of ten, it is probably Louis. There is never a dull moment whilst talking to him — not only does he work to include everyone in a conversation...

By Shirley Fan

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Love is Blind: Season 5 Review

Is love truly blind? The popular reality Netflix show Love is Blind sets out to answer that question once again in its newly aired fifth installment! The new season, taking place in Houston, Texas...

By Ailsa Wu

North Korean…Tourism?

We all know South Korea is famous for its K-Pop stars and K-Drama series. But what about its neighbor North Korea, also known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)?

By Shubh Bachkethi

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The Cubicle Above the MPR

I don’t know when or how or where I’m writing this. But I am. Please read it. I don’t know who you are, but you need to read this...

By The Chosen One

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The Perfect Fall Destination: Ardenwood Farms

It’s that time of the year again. The time when the leaves change into warm colors and the weather becomes chillier. This period also signals the return of the Ardenwood Farms’s annual pumpkin patch

By Pooja Kanthala