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Look Back, movie directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyma

Why “Look Back” is a tragic and inspiring animated masterpiece

Ian Frost, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 30, 2025

Fire Punch, Goodbye, Eri, and the critically acclaimed Chainsaw Man series. Having seen and read all of these stories, I was no stranger to the works of Tatsuki Fujimoto going into the premiere of Look...

“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection

“Neptune’s” Serves Up a Tasty and Creative Selection

Samuel Kellner, Echo Staff January 30, 2025

There are many historic landmarks on the island of Alameda, but the most historic one now shares the namesake of a restaurant. Neptune’s is a restaurant on Central ave, near Crab cove that has a namesake...

Ravens' Lamar Jackson & Bills' Josh Allen

NFL Playoffs: First round recap and what can be expected

Max Millot, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

First Round Results:  The 2024 playoff season featured 14 total teams. The AFC consisted of the: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh...

The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks

The holidays are near, and so are Trader Joe’s Holiday snacks

Astrid Heifner and Thomas Schreiner December 19, 2024

As we progress deeper into December, Trader Joe’s is gradually putting their iconic festive snacks on the shelf. From Thanksgiving stuffing flavored potato chips--to Peppermint pretzels, people are stoked...

Netflix cover art for Arcane: Season 2

A true sister story: “Arcane” finale brings a unique viewing experience

Hiabel Berhane, Echo Staff December 11, 2024

Netflix’s Arcane: League of Legends is a bewitching tale of two twin cities divided by their socioeconomic statuses. The story focuses on two sisters, Jinx and Vi as they walk down two different paths...

Levi's Bagel & Co. 730 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Levy’s Bagels takes bagel crown

Emma Dubow, Echo Staff December 10, 2024

Levy’s Bagels, in Alameda CA, is the way to go when choosing a bagel shop. From the perspective of someone who has been going there for years, I can say that it is the best of the four bagel-only shops...

Paris presents visuals approaching the Olympic Opening Ceremony day with slogan "Games wide open".

Bringing fashion to the Olympic Games

Maleia Ferguson, Copy Editor August 13, 2024

Every four years, athletes worldwide compete at the Olympic Games for Olympic medals and in hopes of bringing honor to their home countries. The Olympics pay tribute to the Greek gods and Olympians by...

Photos via AP, New York Times (Cassidy Araiza), Getty Images (Suzanne Cordiero) | Ilustration via Megan Lam, Boston Globe

Welcome to “Swiftie Clara”

Amy Screechfield, Horizon Staff August 4, 2023

“It’s been a long time coming” - As she moved between every musical era of her life, Taylor Swift provided the full experience for concert attendees with props, dancers, and pyrotechnics. Performing...

Image via Warner Bros. | Graphic by Mr. Linville

Barbie: pink, perfect, and patriarchy smashing

Samantha Cleminshaw, Horizon Staff July 22, 2023

I have worshiped Barbie for as long as I can remember, and yet, somehow, seeing her and her world of Barbie Land come alive on the screen was even more incredible than I could have ever imagined.  Barbie,...

Juneteenth celebration and march through Uptown Greenville, North Carolina.

Juneteenth: celebrating the end of slavery, not all of Black history

Maleia Ferguson, Horizon Staff June 19, 2023

The American Civil War reflects the division in America from 1861 to 1865. On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the freedom of enslaved peoples in the South. However, this did not immediately...

Jared Leto dressed ad Choupette at Met Gala 2023 (Photo: Jamie Mccarthy)

Mixed reviews: the 2023 Met Gala

Maleia Ferguson, Horizon Staff May 2, 2023

Everyone has different hobbies or interests that make them unique: athletics, academics, music, or drawing. For Encinal High School, a dynamic and diverse school, many students enjoy all aspects of...

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