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“New Year’s Eve” review: 4.5 stars

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December 9, 2011 By Sanjana Baldwa & Sheridan Tobin

January 1: the mark of the new year. It is the day when people start anew, create resolutions, and make goals; it is the day of a new beginning. The night before, New Year’s Eve, is the one night each year when the world comes together to celebrate the past year and move forward.

“Immortals” review: 3.5 stars

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December 7, 2011 By Sean Youn

Relativity Media’s newest movie and first big-budget undertaking “Immortals” continues to captivate audiences across the country with bloody feuds and drama-fueled action.

Mylo Xyloto – 3 stars

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November 19, 2011 By Jackie Jin

Coldplay’s latest album, Mylo Xyloto, can be summed up in its own title: though misleadingly cryptic but in fact meaningless, nonetheless catchy and weirdly fun.

Students perform at annual Santana Row tree lighting ceremony
November 17, 2011 By Sanjana Baldwa

It’s not exactly that time of year again, but on November 15, Santana Row began their countdown to the holidays, kicking off the season with their 10th annual tree lighting ceremony, at which groups from all three campuses performed.

Students attend art, science and music event sponsored by University of California Santa Cruz
October 17, 2011 By Emily Chu

On October 15, 16 students attended the Evolutionary Revolutionary event at the Cupertino Flint Center to hear an orchestra performance and scientific conversation sponsored by the University of California Santa Cruz.

Students attend annual Shakespeare festival in Oregon
October 7, 2011 By Jackie Jin

The first weekend of October, seventeen students travelled to Ashland, Oregon to attend the annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Review: The Help (5 Stars)

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September 20, 2011 By Samantha Hoffman & Meena Chetty

Change may begin with a whisper, but “The Help” delivers its message with a bang.
Directed by Tate Taylor and based on the book of the same name by Kathryn Stockett, “The Help” effectively portrays the gravity of racism which took place amid the 60’s without incorporating too much violence.

Review: Crazy, Stupid Love: unpredictable romantic comedy captures hearts of audience 4.5 STARS

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August 1, 2011 By Priyanka Mody & Mercedes Chien

Steve Carell proves to fans that his leaving of The Office after seven seasons does not represent the end of his humorous acting career. His portrayal of the typical middle-age working dad establishes his versatility as an actor, from TV shows to movies.

Review: Winnie the Pooh – 3 STARS

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July 24, 2011 By Aditi Ashok & Shilpa Natarj

With an unwavering love for “hunny,” the adorable Winnie the Pooh returned to the theater on July 15 in another whimsical, must-see adventure.

Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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July 15, 2011 By Casey Near

Harry Potter has come to end, not with a whimper, but with a bang. The final installment; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, in keeping with its otherworldly success, of the decade-long saga is by far the most captivating, emotional, and stunning to date.