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This fall, the NOVA area will harbor numerous film-related events. From breath-taking Ghibli Film animations, horror and Afro-futurist films, to outdoor classic RomComs: there is a wide range of genres to be enjoyed.  (Images courtesy of D.C. Website, Lunise Gerin Instagram, GhibliUSA Instagram respectively)

Fall festivals for film fanatics

Sakura Mogami and Gabriela Herrera October 5, 2024

The crisp air, knit scarves, cardigans and warm autumn lattes are incomplete without gathering with loved ones to enjoy fall films. This fall, the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) community will host...

The Chicken Salad Chick location debuted in August within the Idylwood Plaza shopping complex.

New chicken salad chain for those not too chicken to try it

Emily Reisman, Reporter September 6, 2024

On Aug. 7, the Southern-based chain restaurant, Chicken Salad Chick, opened a location on Leesburg Pike. Situated in the Idylwood Plaza shopping center, the establishment offers an array of chicken,...

The double chocolate muffins filled with a chocolate ganache are fresh and warm out of the oven. This is the perfect dessert to get athletes ready to go for gold.

These Olympic chocolate muffins deserve a gold medal

Saoirse Sigler and Zoe Robell August 31, 2024

The double chocolate muffins served in the Olympic Village at the 2024 Paris Olympics have gone viral on TikTok, and now there’s an opportunity to try them at home. Norwegian Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen...

Travis Scott poses for the album cover of Days Before Rodeo.

Travis Scott takes us back to the Rodeo

Caleb Powell-Terry, Reporter August 31, 2024

Rapper Travis Scott has finally released his second mixtape Days Before Rodeo (DBR) on music streaming services for its 10th anniversary, along with five previously unreleased songs. DBR was originally...

British-Filipino rising alternative soft rock musician Beabadoobee does it again with her Aug. 16 2024 album "This is How Tomorrow Moves."

“This is How Tomorrow Moves” through heartbreak, introspection and nostalgia

Sakura Mogami, Gabriela Herrera and Minsong Ha August 28, 2024

Navigating the labyrinth of growing up, experiencing a breakup and embracing newfound fame, Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus–known as Beabadoobee– executes the sonic experimentation of This...

Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet" came out on Aug. 23. Only 36 minutes long, the title is an accurate reflection of the energetic pop album.

Short n’ Sweet: summery, sparkling and slightly caffeinated

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor August 25, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter is back with a brand new album to remind us all that summer isn’t over yet. Carpenter’s sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet”, released on Aug. 23, is the perfect pop album to...

Released in April of 2024, the new Amazon Prime series Fallout–based on the video game of the same name–is proving to be widely successful among critics and audiences alike.

Fallout extraordinarily executes dystopian science fiction

Sakura Mogami, Features Editor June 6, 2024

With a thumbs up and a beaming smile, the iconic blond-haired, blue jumpsuit-wearing, vault boy from Bethesda Softworks' famous video game franchise was adapted to an eight-episode, must watch series on...

The street view of Luzmila's, a traditional Bolivian restaurant located in downtown Falls Church.

Comfort comida

Addie Harris and Lauren Wood June 6, 2024

Nestled in the back of a Falls Church shopping center, Luzmila’s Bolivian Restaurant was difficult to locate and definitely not a place I’d heard of before. The best word to describe the feel of the...

Wild Tacoz is a Mexican-Greek fusion restaurant in Falls Church. Although Wild Tacoz only offers a few signature menu items, their variety of flavor combinations definitely left us impressed.

A fabulous fusion

Addie Harris and Lauren Wood June 5, 2024

Located in downtown Falls Church, Wild Tacoz pleasantly surprised us with its accessible parking, speedy service and casual atmosphere. Seating is offered both in and outside the restaurant, and though...

The two deluxe treats, the S'mores cookie and Chocolate Chunk Blondie were rich in flavor. Though all in all, the S'mores cookie came out on top.

Insomnia cookies keep you wanting more

Julia Schildkraut and Saoirse Sigler May 29, 2024

Located in a small shop on the side of O St., a new cookie store is on the rise, Insomnia Cookies. The growing chain is beginning to pop up around campuses and cities throughout the United States to...

Initially released on January 12, 2024, this version of Mean Girls is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical from 2017. The film runs about an hour and 52 minutes and is now available to stream on Paramount+.

Mean Girls is Too Grool for School

Audrey Link, A&E Editor May 29, 2024

The story of Mean Girls has truly withstood the test of time with catchy quotes that are now TikTok sounds, outfits that defined the fashion scene of the late-2000s and today, a musical adaptation in 2017,...

Part 1 of Bridgerton Season 3 premiered on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 3:00 a.m. ET or midnight PT.

Bridgerton Season 3’s spirited surprises will sweep you off your feet

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata May 25, 2024

After a much-anticipated two-year wait, Bridgerton Season 3 has finally arrived, promising a blend of Regency-era romance and contemporary sensibilities. As avid fans of the series, our excitement was...

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