
CULTURE: EDITION 5

International Films
Nolan Perla-Ward
While Hollywood blockbusters may be dazzling with their wide array of special effects and upper-tier actors, film companies around the world have been able to produce some of the most impactful and stellar movies to date. From Brazil to Japan, international films have made their mark on cinema.

Artist of the Month: Erin Riley
Carmelle Baraket-Shavit, Kallee Baraket-Shavit, Madison Mignola, Armete Mobin and Maggie Zheng
Twisting the strands of her streaked-purple hair between her fingers, Palo Alto High School senior Erin Riley recalls her experiments with various art mediums such as acrylic, oil paint and watercolor back when she was younger.
Video Game Flashback
Matt Morton
2013 marks the 15-year anniversary of what is universally considered the greatest year in the history of video gaming. Here’s a look into some of the games that made 1998 the most significant year for video games since their invention 40 years ago—and if you’re unfamiliar with these masterpieces, now’s the time to change that.