Finding a hearty, quick, and healthy meal that doesn’t break the bank is no easy feat. However, the Whole Foods hot bar provides just that. The bar is completely customizable and allows its consumers to select the kinds and portions of food they want. From salad ingredients to a range of hot foods, including roasted veggies, cilantro lime rice, and chicken tikka masala,, the bar poses endless options. Finally, the bar does not charge you an arm and a leg for a simple meal; instead, you weigh your meal at checkout and Whole Foods charges you based on the quantity of food. Next time you are craving a fulfilling meal, check out the Whole Foods hot bar!
– Sam Gruetter, Opinion Editor
The Karate Kid, starring Ralph Maccio, is a hallmark film of the eighties. Whether you grew up with the movie and its questionable sequels or not, spin-off Cobra Kai is a must-watch. Cobra Kai simultaneously follows Johnny Lawrence and Miguel Diaz: the washed-up high school bully from the Karate Kid movies and his nerdy, asthmatic teenage neighbor. After Johnny drunkenly beats up Miguel’s bullies with his karate skills, Johnny decides to reopen the Cobra Kai dojo, sparking tension across the San Fernando Valley. With its violent brawls, emotional confrontations, and often-idiotic humor, Cobra Kai, including its recently released sixth season, packs a punch great enough to keep any viewer hooked for life.
– Hayley Strahs, News Editor
Whether you are looking for country or romance songs, Megan Moroney is the perfect artist to listen to. This up-and-coming country music singer-songwriter has upbeat and slower songs to match a variety of situations, many of which are unique takes on commonplace scenarios, as seen in her songs Hair Salon, Sleep on My Side, and No Caller ID. So far, Moroney has released two albums titled Lucky and Am I Okay?. On Oct. 4, she released the deluxe version of the latter album, Am I Okay? (I’ll Be Fine), which features three additional songs. Moroney also recently announced her upcoming tour across the United States. On Oct. 31, Moroney released a Holiday EP named Blue Christmas…duh. Moroney’s unique songwriting style and raspy voice make her music worth listening to.
– Megan Saul, Culture Editor
The long-awaited season three of the hit show Heartstopper has fans going crazy. Euros Lyn, Alice Oseman, and others based the queer coming-of-age TV show on the popular graphic novel series by Oseman, which follows the relationship between Nick Nelson, a popular high school rugby star, and Charlie Spring, an introverted musician and outcast. Throughout the first two seasons, Nick and Charlie experiment with a romantic relationship and face what it means to be openly gay. In season three, their relationship develops further while negotiating numerous issues such as mental health, self-acceptance, and relationship boundaries. The show portrays different experiences and issues within the LGBTQ+ community through other characters. Overall, season three is filled with new developments to the original story for the die-hard fans but also touches on serious topics, spreading awareness of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth.
– Nelson Kramer, Humor Editor
APT. is a song by Blackpink member Rosé featuring Bruno Mars. The single released on Oct. 18 has captivated audiences due to its energetic and pop rock style. The catchy tune has caught the attention of social media through its repeating lyrics of “apateu” in the rhythmic chorus. Alongside the lyrics and style, the music video adds another dimension of fun and energy as Bruno Mars and Rose play around with drums and dance along to the song. Before you know it, you may vibe along to the song in front of a mirror, holding a hairbrush as your fake microphone.
– Fuyu Banno, Graphics Editor