The Star Wars for the Next Generation
Omeed Tavasoli, Staff Writer
February 12, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
Like so many others, Star Wars has always had a special place in my heart as a tale of love, lightsabers, and lighthearted fun. So, when I learned that the classic series was to receive three more installments, I was overjoyed but also a bit skeptical. What if Disney produced horrible, CGI-orgasms...
Elise and the Ravioli Restaurant Reviews #2: BURRITO BATTLES
Omeed Tavasoli and Elise Umetsu
January 6, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Food Reviews, Op-Ed, Showcase
Located a mere three hours away from the Mexican border, Camarillo, CA is host to a hub of authentic Mexican cuisine that has amassed a large following among the residents. Last weekend, we visited four local establishments in search of a conclusion to the long-disputed debate: who makes the best burr...
Elise and the Ravioli Restaurant Reviews: D’amore’s Pizza
Omeed Tavasoli and Elise Umetsu
December 3, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Food Reviews, Op-Ed, Showcase
There are only three things you need for an authentic Italian restaurant: fresh ingredients, a stone fire oven, and some zesty olive tapenade. D’amore’s Pizza has them all. We paid a visit to D’amore’s Pizza on Sunday afternoon with stomachs empty and hopes high. Despite the restaurant’s unas...
Fall Seasonal Styles
Cristina Farias, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
From footwear to jackets to scarves, several Cam High students view autumn as an opportunity to showcase their unique clothing styles. Christian Serrano, senior, especially enjoys wearing a variety of textures. "Fall is probably my favorite season to dress fashionably, because I get to layer, and...
Drama opens doors
Chun-Tzu Huang, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Darkness engulfed a set decorated with painted pink flowers, a centered stairway, and a sketched bone entrance. As the light flashed on again, Cam High's first play of the year, The Tempest, began, premiering on Thursday Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Tempest tells the story of Prospera, a Milanese duc...
Movie Review: The Martian
Omeed Tavasoli, Staff Writer
October 17, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews, Showcase
After the recent announcement from NASA about flowing water on Mars, the red planet has grasped the attention of the world. Unfortunately, its new movie is a completely bland and utterly mediocre attempt at an action movie. Before I get slammed by every amateur movie critic at Cam High, allow me to preface th...
Movie Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Omeed Tavasoli, Staff Writer
October 12, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
Warning: The Grand Budapest Hotel is an R rated movie that will destroy your precious innocence if you are even a day younger than 17. Viewer discretion is advised. I often ask myself, why do I watch movies? And to be honest, I really don't know half the time. From the orgies of explosions tha...
Movie Mondays 9: Watchmen (2009)
Sam Falconer, Staff Writer
June 1, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews, Showcase
The world will look up and shout, 'Save us!' ... and I'll look down and whisper, "No." Is the world worth saving? Does it even need saving? If it does, then who bears the burden and duty of saving it? What lengths would they, and you, go to do so? All these questions and more are addressed in the 2...
Movie Mondays 8: Big Hero 6
Sam Falconer, Staff Writer
May 18, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews, Showcase
I am continuously surprised by how large and diverse the medium of film animation has become. What was once confined to fairy tails and princess flicks has expanded to every corner of every genre. One of the most lucrative and popular of these is the animated superhero genre. Animated superhero...
Movie Mondays 7: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Sam Falconer, Staff Writer
May 11, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews, Showcase
Back in 2012, Marvel launched a new enterprise that brought all of your favorite Marvel superheroes together to fight some cool-looking aliens and their cool alien leader, and you thought, what could be cooler than this? Well, what if all those superheroes got together and fought some cool-looking robots a...
Band Feature 1: Brick-by-bRixton
Sam Falconer, Staff Writer
May 8, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Showcase
Disclaimer: By writing or publishing this article, neither the author nor The Stinger newspaper endorses or enjoys the band or its music in question. A box of band-related materials has arrived at The Stinger's proverbial doorstep, courtesy of Moxie. So get ready for round two of the best Stinger ...
Third Installment: The Star Wars Original Trilogy
Avesta Reddy, Staff Writer
May 6, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi From the tragedy of the mighty Jabba's death to the valiant sacrifices of the glorious Ewok race, Return of the Jedi has cemented itself in history as the second best movie in the greatest franchise of all time. This film had its share of tear-jer...
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Lauren Peterson, Staff Writer
Mr. Daniel Cook, co-band director at Cam High, was in a car accident returning home from the band's holiday concert at Rancho Campana High School the night of Dec....
Eric Burschinger, Staff Writer
Cam High's ASB hosted winter festivities with live snow, holiday music, and a visit from Santa Claus at lunch on Thursday, Dec. 20. As with many of Cam High's...
Francis Siu, Staff Writer
Starting in early Oct., over 12 million pounds of beef have been recalled due to reports of salmonella, which is affecting hundreds of consumers nationwide. Salmonella...