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0 A Glance at the Past: Nostalgia in “Telegraph Avenue” - Allison Silverman
Pulitzer prize-winning author, Michael Chabon, uses the Bay Area as his stage for the battle between modernity and the past in his most recent novel, Telegraph Avenue. Centered on the lives of two families living in Berkeley in 2004, the book deals with the theme of changing times, and gives glimpses . . . (Continue Reading)
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0 The Best of the Virus - Sarah Goodman
The is the M-A Bear News' blog for thought-provoking, goofy, astounding, and just plain cool photos and videos. Just in time to be distracted from finals, here is a collection of the best posts from its first year on the site. First, this creative accapella group gives a great . . . (Continue Reading)
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10 2013 Battle of the Bands: May the Best Band Win - Becca Sanchez
On Friday, May 17, M-A's 2013 Battle of the Bands event will take place on the green from 6 to 9 PM. Ten M-A bands will perform several songs and at the end of the night, the best band will be voted on. This annual Leadership event auditions student bands for . . . (Continue Reading)
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6 Movie Review: The Could-Be-Better Gatsby - Will Hanley
For those who have had the unique experience of junior year, many students will already be familiar with The Great Gatsby and its lasting effect on today’s literary arts. However, from a student’s perspective, whenever I hear or see the name of Fitzgerald’s novel, I shudder. Flashbacks of grueling . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 The Music behind the Movie: The Great Gatsby - Liviera Leebong
It seems that is going to be nearly as, if not more, popular than the actual . Already, there has been a lot of buzz from teens and adults alike about the album, praising its quality. It seems the soundtrack adds to Director Baz Lurhmann's repertoire of successful movie . . . (Continue Reading)
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4 M-ASFF Review: Action, Romance, the Easter Bunny, and Brittney Badduke - Becca Sanchez
On Friday, May 3, Video Production teacher John Giambruno's students put on the third-annual Menlo-Atherton Student Film Festival, or M-ASFF. The 90-minute festival showcased 16 short films written, directed, and produced entirely by students. As a bonus, students from Computer Animation or Video Production created short animations that were shown . . . (Continue Reading)
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5 You Don’t Watch ‘Girls’?! - Ryan Wentz
In an era of cable sitcoms like 'The Big Bang Theory', 'How I Met Your Mother', and 'Two and a Half Men', premium channel HBO houses comedy's crown jewel. 'Girls', the reigning Golden Globe winner for Outstanding Comedy Series, centers around its writer, creator, and director, Lena Dunham, as she . . . (Continue Reading)
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5 Preview: M-A Drama Goes Blonde! - Joseph Rabinovitsj
M-A Drama’s Spring Musical, Legally Blonde: the Musical, premieres on Friday, March 15. Shows start at 7:30 pm on March 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22. There is also a 2:00 pm Matinee on the 16th. One can online or at the door for $12 general admission or $8 . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 If Twilight Were a Good Movie: Beautiful Creatures Movie Review - Liviera Leebong
Overall: B So I somehow managed to convince four guys to go see this with me. Surprisingly, three of them actually enjoyed it, so I wouldn't say it was half bad. One of them had a pretty accurate description of the movie though: "It's like if Twilight was actually a good . . . (Continue Reading)
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0 Of Nymphs and Demons: Maurice Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit - Ashton Macfarlane
I have always been tempted to see spirits in nature. I want towering pines to be the gnarled patriarchs of a world of sprites and nymphs, treetop palaces and subterranean caverns. I want vermillion lobelias and amethyst irises each to be delicate pixies that flutter on damp forest floors or . . . (Continue Reading)
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9 M-A Fashion Show: Hard Work in Action - Sarah HooverM-A’s annual Fashion Show is a large feat, involving months of planning, headed by members of the PTA and carried out by parent volunteers. It serves a double purpose as both a fundraiser for the PTA and as a bonding experience for seniors. This year’s theme, IM-AGINE, captures the energy . . . (Continue Reading)
3 Ellie Goulding Concert Review - Zoe PacalinAnticipation for the sold-out Ellie Goulding concert at Fox Theater in Oakland, California had been building for months—the 18th show of her Halcyon Days Tour. At 8 pm on Friday, February 8th, the opening act, St. Lucia, began their set before the crowd. They called for the fans' involvenment with . . . (Continue Reading)
9 Restaurant Review: The Refuge - Meredith Geaghan-Breiner***** The Refuge, a beer pub in downtown San Carlos The first thing you notice about The Refuge is the buzzing atmosphere. On a Saturday night, the place was very much alive without being too crowded. Young singles engaged in animated conversation filled the bar, while bigger groups sat around tables, chatting . . . (Continue Reading)
2 Old Dogs, New Tricks – Stand Up Guys Movie Review - Will HanleyThe movies I’ve been seeing and reviewing recently have been, to put it bluntly, very violent and depressing. Endless, disturbing scenes of gore, (as well as a good deal of analytical material), can get tiring. Believe it or not, it’s nice to sit down in a cushioned theater seat and, . . . (Continue Reading)
1 Muse Rocks the Night Away - Samantha ParishI had been looking forward to the Muse 2nd Law tour coming to Oakland on January 28th for months. I had intentionally stayed away from all videos of Muse's 2nd Law tour (for their new album 2nd Law) so that everything I saw would be completely new and a surprise. . . . (Continue Reading)
