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Left to right: Tom Holland and Chris Pratt star as elf brothers Ian and Barley, respectively in Pixar's Onward.  
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‘Onward’ is the movie we deserve right now

Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer // April 8, 2020

In light of current events, a lot of recently released movies are becoming available through streaming platforms. It’s during this particularly unmotivated time, that film can become a fun escape where...

Is nostalgia, price of Disney Plus worth it?

Danielle Kessler // December 13, 2019

It’s been almost a month since Disney launched their newest platform, Disney+, a streaming service similar to Netflix and Hulu but with all of the company’s owned content. As it’s been...

How the media takes advantage of a gay audience

Jessie Imhoff // November 1, 2019

As our society becomes more progressive and accepting of the LGBT community, audiences have grown more accepting as well. Many viewers want diverse characters with experiences that reflect the world around...

We shouldn’t forgive and forget the Disney/Sony fiasco

Jessie Imhoff // October 7, 2019

When it was announced that Spider-Man was coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for at least one more solo movie, people across the world rejoiced. As a big fan of the MCU and the newest Spider-Man...

Kingdom Hearts 3 characters look on at the horizon. Image from know your meme.

Long-awaited “Kingdom Hearts III” lives up to 14 years of hype

Ricardo Tovar // February 4, 2019

"Kingdom Hearts III" is here, as hard as it is to believe it. The last numbered title was in 2005-the same year Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" was number one on the Billboard charts. Was the 14-year...

Cuphead fights a monstrous roller-coaster that has come to life. 

Image from steam.com

‘Cuphead’ will dazzle your eyes and melt your brain

Ulises Duenas // October 16, 2017

"Cuphead" looks like a Disney cartoon from the '30s and plays like a game from the '80s, but in a good way. Games with this level of polish in gameplay and visuals rarely come out these days, and "Cuphead"...

Photo credit: Chase Falk

Society condemns joking

Roberto Fonseca // February 26, 2017

Disney decided to cut ties with famous YouTube video commentator Felix Kjellberg known as Pewdiepie over alleged anti-Semitic comments made during his videos Feb. 13. The Wall Street Journal was the...

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Children’s classic delivers magical, musical ride on stage

Ashiah Scharaga // May 1, 2014
Chico residents won't have to travel far to see a whole new world next week.
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