By Jaeyeon Kim |Staff Writer| Comic books have been produced by lots of comic book companies, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, as well as many others. Comics have affected cultures in many ways for a long time. One of the affected cultures is the movie industry. Many movies have been produced based on comic books, such as Batman and Superman. “Batman and Superman have infiltrated every major form of entertainment in America, except for the music industry,” according to Teen Ink. Like Batman and Superman, America has many superhero movies, such as those featuring Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Avengers. As these superhero comic books and movies have become … [Read more...] about Comic culture
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A Piece of Childhood returns in 2016
By Cassie Coughlin |Staff Writer| It seems 2016 will be the year Hollywood grants us with the gift of revisiting some of our childhood films. The most stand out classics making their presence this year is "Tarzan," "The Jungle Book," "Finding Dory," and "Alice Through the Looking Glass." Seeing a film that was so dear to our childhood hearts, remade or made into a sequel, might cause some to reminisce on simpler times. Although these remakes are similar, they are not the same as the classics. "These remakes allow you to enjoy them differently, because the action is emphasized more and they seem more real life, rather than cartoon version," said student Lydia Delgado. These … [Read more...] about A Piece of Childhood returns in 2016
Print festival to showcase artists
By Art Ortega |Staff Writer| Calling all artists, zinesters, writers, graphic designers and print makers! The Riverside DIY Print Festival is back on Saturday, May 18. Many artists will be at this volunteer-run event to show off their work, give demonstrations and conduct workshops. For those who don’t know, a zine is a small publication, usually cheap to produce, that is written for a relatively small audience. Artists who like to express themselves create “zines” to keep a small community of fans in the mix. It can be quite fun to look at all the unique ways to communicate certain messages to people. Just ask student, Pita Aispuro. “It’s so much fun! I can’t believe … [Read more...] about Print festival to showcase artists