BY ELLA FOSTER California Roots May 25-27 Monterey County Fairgrounds If you’re looking for a grand kick off to summer, this three-day reggae festival full of vendors, food trucks and, of…
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George Ezra tops debut with shining sophomore effort
BY MILES PREKOSKI In 2014, George Ezra released the third top-selling album of the year. After a four-year drought, fans were left wondering if Ezra would release a sophomore album that could…
5 ways to travel this summer without going broke
BY JULIA SUDOL It’s the middle of June, the sun is shining, and, let me guess, you’re in your room scrolling through Instagram, drooling over the blue and white photos of Greece…
Sandpiper critic selects all-time must reads for summer
BY PETER ELLISON As the last installment of Peter’s Picks for the school year, I’ve decided to present a few of my all-time favorites to you. These aren’t new releases as I…
‘Fortnite’ Craze outlasts any passing fancy
BY PETER ELLISON While many trends and phenomena come and go in the blink of an eye, few recently have been as large or successful as the rise of “Fortnite: Battle Royale”…
‘Black Panther’ lacks plot, makes up for it with message
BT ATHENA FOSLER-BRAZIL Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” was one of the most antiipated films of 2018 for its action, special effects, cast and political message. In most ways, the film lives…
Collections of reflections address politics, culture
BY PETER ELLISON “Feel Free” by Zadie Smith This collection of essays by the brilliant Zadie Smith, distributed by Penguin Press, is eye-opening and contains a fascinating blend of history, politics,…
As Kassidy Lauren, CHS senior is well on her way to musical success
BY JULIA SUDOL The room is small with warm lighting. On one side of the glass is a long keyboard with blue light illuminating from it; on the other side is…
Local charity puts guitar in hands of those in need
BY ARCHER MICHAELS The Marina City Teen Center, usually loud and energetic, is filled with more than the sounds of children and teens. This sleepy Saturday morning is filled with the sounds…
Benefit reaches milestone of $6 million for good works
BY PASCALE MONTGOMERY It is a beautiful Monday afternoon and the breeze gently rustles the trees outside the Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop. A donor is greeted by a volunteer as she…