When one can say we are thinking about the power of authority we first think of an adult, specifically a parent which includes the relationship between a son and a mother, but what if we saw our mom as something else? Is an adult someone we should perhaps hate? Why should we look at them differently? These questions are answered in the film, We Need to Talk About Kevin, directed by Lynne Ramsey. The main two actors in this film are Erza Miller who plays Kevin Khatchadourian,

Gen Z’s Apathy Epidemic: If Everything Matters, Then Nothing Does. After months of the constant flow of negative news on my phone – unsuccessful ceasefires, wars, accusations of rape and pedophilia – I found myself feeling… Nothing. Not anger, sadness, not even shock. I don’t know if it’s a defense mechanism, or a retreat from constant trauma, but it feels like apathy has started settling in. I know I should care, and deep down I do, but my brain is idle; waiting and almost p

With this latest entry Scream has become the type of movie it once satirized.  I’ve been a fan of the Scream  franchise since the first movies came out in 1996, 1997 and 2000 respectively.  If you grew up in the late 90’s/early 2000’s, then I’m sure you remember the ubiquitous Ghostface costumes that showed up every Halloween. I was that kid who somehow convinced his mom to purchase the full costume so I could then wear it to school. I was into it. However, as the seventh fil

These Wraps Can’t be Remixed Tucked on Main Street in Redwood City sits Mazra , a Mediterranean restaurant. As a family-owned business, Mazra is very community-oriented. It was built on the values of family and hospitality, which truly do show in their service. The Makableh brothers came to the Bay Area in 2012 to share vibrant Levantine flavors. Levant is located in the eastern Mediterranean region, which includes modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and southern Tu

Temperatures in the Bay Area rise during the Month of March A heat wave caused by a high-pressure “heat dome” trapping warm air in the atmosphere swept across the Bay Area and pushed record temperatures of 15-30 degrees above normal , from March 16 to 20, raising concerns about public health and resources. Temperatures have been recorded to break records in the month of March, hitting averages in the 80s along the coast and upper 80s to mid-90s inland, according to the Natio

Vacationing on a remote island like those in the Azores can slow down life and help you escape from modern day worries.  The dream of most people is to travel the world and gain new experiences. While most people are drawn to popular tourist destinations in big busy cities there is another type of travel that focuses on nature, culture, simplicity and isolation. Traveling to remote islands brings a special experience that is difficult to replicate in developed areas. These pl

How Starting in your 20s Will Build a Pathway Towards Wealth If a 20 year old invests $95 a month (approximately $3.17 a day- the price of a cup of coffee) in the stock market, they would be a millionaire by the age of 65. If you can swing 100 more dollars, now we are in multimillionaire status. This is the magic of compound interest. It seems simple enough and it isn’t new information. But more than half of American households have no retirement savings. On top of that, acco

Students and staff report coyote encounters on West Valley campus.     Recently this spring semester students have frequently seen coyotes around West Valley's campus as they make their presence known during the early morning hours and night times. According to the College’s district Safety Alerts and Data records there have been reports  of coyotes acting aggressively when students and staff come into close proximity with them. Students have reported encounters such as coyot

Hundreds of thousands of children have played Minecraft, even more have heard of it and seen their favorite YouTubers streaming the childhood game. Gamers who don’t fill their time with building and exploring the cubic terrain often grow tired of the lack of challenge. They find the game too easy but love the mechanics. Thousands of mods have been created since Minecraft’s first release in 2009. These Mods can do anything from introducing common boss-level mobs, to giving the

An unlikely consequence of AI’s reign, water consumption is at critical levels. As someone who has used AI extensively, whether it be for a curious search, math problem, or just a short, simple sentence to help me call out of work, I understand its convenience and appeal. Seeing firsthand how a task that could have taken hours can be reduced to minutes or seconds, it's easy to see AI as a gift from the tech gods, but all that convenience hides a growing environmental cost tha

A review of Lake County’s hidden spa retreat. Spring is finally in full swing now that the temperature is starting to drop again, which means relaxing in warm water is back on the table. If you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind in Northern California, Harbin Hot Springs is definitely worth a visit. Harbin, located about an hour north of Napa Valley, in the small town of Middletown, has long been a retreat destination. The resort dates all the way back to 1856, when it

West Valley/Mission College District currently has free health resources that support the safety of all actively enrolled students in an effort to create awareness and destigmatize addiction in response to the opioid epidemic.  The WVMCC district provides Narcan, Fentanyl Dosetests, and numerous educational information free to all actively enrolled students. There is a vending machine containing these resources in the FOX building, where Narcan, and the Fentanyl Dosetests are

Local school board cancels upcoming vote to close area schools amid public backlash San Jose Unified School District will make a decision on March 26 of possible closures of nine area schools, which could impact local parents and students. The schools being considered for closure are Almaden, Anne Darling, Canoas, Gardner, Lowel, Rachel Carson, Selma Olinder, Simonds and Walter L. Bachrodt. This list is categorized as option 1, the first most likely to close, and option 2, wh

When you applied to college, did you remember answering the question: “If you have previous criminal history, please specify and explain the incident?” I'm sure you saw it once because I’ve seen it over and over again. I applied to 10 schools out of state and saw that same question. It made my heart sink like glass falling down. As time passed, my decisions finally came in, and rejections and acceptance weren't as bad as I thought. But what if I had had a minor history of sho

What are AI agents, and how to turn them into personal assistants AI created Today, AI is widely used as a tool through systems like ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini. But a new wave of AI is treating it less as a tool and more like a worker. These AI agents observe a goal and take actions autonomously to achieve it. A chatbot can only compare cheap flights, while an agent will take an extra step to book those flights for you. One project dominating the AI community is OpenClaw, a

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Surge in screen-time since COVID-19 is reshaping our brain’s function, mental health, and physical activity. "Lying on the Bed" Stock Image Just a few years ago, kids grew up entertaining themselves by frolicking around, using their imagination to the fullest. Now, the average kid is stuck to an iPad throwing tantrums or glaring stares once it’s taken away. You’ll even see teenagers and adults glued to their phone in just about any situation including a social gathering. The

First time director Mark Fischbach delivers an atmosphere of tension and dread in this unlikely horror premise. Markiplier Studios On April 21, 2023, Mark Fischbach, otherwise known on the internet as “Markiplier,” announced that he was stepping out of his booming YouTube career to direct and star in a movie inspired by the hit indie game Iron Lung. Fans anticipating the release of the passion project and indie game inspired movie “Iron Lung,” were relieved on January 30, 202

San Jose Animal Care is facing legal action after an increase in animal deaths over the last few years and allegations of medical negligence raised by local law groups and advocates. Warning: Images in the story may be difficult for some readers. San Jose Animal Care has been a community favorite for years, with all things concerning local patrons' pets, but after an increase in deaths within the shelter, Sarah Thompson , an attorney with Ryther Law Group representing Partner

Human expression is at risk when A.I. replaces actors "Tilly Norwood" (Peter Mountain/Netflix) Will Smith's “I, Robot” is classified as science fiction, but if anything it seems more like a vision of our near future with A.I. The movie accurately predicted the replacement of human jobs with A.I, such as drivers, the presence of algorithms within households, etc. This movie may have seemed like a fantasy in 2004, but is now a common occurrence. Hollywood, a place created by h