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The Mustang Journal



The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit…”
- J.R.R Tolkien
EUNJI KWAK
Sep 30, 20258 min read


Princess Mononoke: How it Subverts Stereotypes and Paves a Way Forward
Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke became a cult classic. But what about this movie makes it so special?
Minji Kwak
Sep 30, 20259 min read


Dasshutsu Game DERO!: Into the Japanese Language
I view Japan as the land of amusing innovation. From its media, their smooth bullet trains, to the “shoe umbrella” (which I suppose...
Garrett Bice
Sep 17, 20254 min read


Fortnite Chapter 2 Is Finally Back
As of November 2nd, 2024, the beloved and fan-favorite of all Fortnite seasons has finally returned. Chapter 2: Season 2, officially made...
Xavier Jaramillo
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Miitopia
For video game fans that enjoy RPG games, comical cutscenes, and character customization, Miitopia is a perfect game....
EUNJI KWAK
Jan 31, 20253 min read


To Many Summers With You: OL: BA Review
https://images.gog-statics.com/5928663c7967e63901fb18dd5ffd8d3b37b09411cdc7fc477e1296a91450da5c.jpg During the break, I bought a MacBook...

Abby Salamida
Jan 29, 20252 min read


The Rise of the Half Moon Doodle
https://www.google.com/imgresq=rise%20of%20the%20half%20moon&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%Flogos%2Fdoodles%2F2024%2Frise-of-the-ha...
EUNJI KWAK
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Sonic X Shadow Generations Premier Release
As of October 25th, 2024, the world-renowned and best-selling Sega video game franchise, known as Sonic the Hedgehog, released their new...
Xavier Jaramillo
Dec 4, 20243 min read


The Two Sides of MBTI
Free Personality Test | 16Personalities The MBTI test, also known as the 16 personalities test, is a personal assessment, created by...
Joy Kim
Dec 4, 20243 min read


The Death of Rom-Coms
Romantic comedy movies are characterized by lighthearted, comedic plotlines that follow two characters and show how romance triumphs over...
Jazmin Heckelman
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Halloween Urban Legends: Bloody Mary
Good morning, evening, and night to everyone. With the spooky season rolling around this year, it’s no surprise we’re all wondering what...
Julianna Covarrubias
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Top 3 Books All Teens Should Read And Why
Although many may not find joy or great delight in understanding and reading a book, there are many wondrous books worth reading in one’s...
Kylie Rodriguez
Sep 30, 20242 min read


New Blue Lock Season 2: Trailer and Announcements
As of September 17th, 2024, the world-renowned and best-selling sports manga of 2023, Blue Lock , officially released a new trailer,...
Xavier Jaramillo
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Bet on it: A Date with Death Review
During the summer, I got a new MacBook and I decided to play as many dating games as possible. My first dating game was called A Date...

Abby Salamida
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Mortal Kombat DLC Pack 2 : Official Teasers and News
As of August 15th, 2024, Mortal Kombat 1 has released their first official announcement trailers for both their new “Mortal Kombat 1:...
Xavier Jaramillo
Sep 2, 20244 min read


Diogenes of Sinope: The Ancient Cynic
In the modern world, cynicism is not uncommon among people. In fact, according to an article by The Atlantic, since 1964, the percentage of those who trust in the U.S. government has dropped to 24%. Cynicism, in its contemporary meaning, is the idea that people are entirely motivated by self-interest, leading to a pessimistic and satirical view of the world. However, that has not always been the case. The ancient Greeks, who created the old version of the ideology, had a muc
Ethan Karl Paris
Feb 28, 20232 min read


What Really is ‘Healthy Eating’?
We have all seen 5 am lifestyle videos with home-cooked avocado and egg sandwiches for breakfast, mainly eating foods that have been advertised and marketed as healthy on the internet for ages. While it is mostly true that these foods are good for you, such as fruits and vegetables, often these foods aren’t able to replace the usual meals many Americans eat. Fast food, restaurants, and food companies have taken over the food industry, which, as many industries once were, made
Hero Davis
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Fine Arts for Teens: Petrushka the Fever Dream
“No other composer of this century has produced so many authentic masterpieces, each one so utterly original and yet also different from one another” (Bernstein, on Stravinsky’s Petrushka ) Stravinsky, the Lucky Procrastinator Stravinsky, to those who know anything at all about him, is only known for one thing: The Rite of Spring. The Rite follows the story of a girl in pagan Russia who ultimately dances herself to death, which would even prompt Rihanna to ask to “stop the
Martin Auriel Costa
Feb 13, 20235 min read


Interesting Philosophies, Part 1: Immanuel Kant
Why Care for Philosophy? There would be no modern science, psychology, mathematics, historical studies, or any subject requiring deep knowledge if it were not for philosophy. Philosophy has given Western civilization almost all of its intellectual merits and achievements. We would be stuck worshiping pagan gods and killing each other over loaves of bread if it were not for the ancients who laid a framework for civilization. Oftentimes in modern society, we overlook philosop
Yechan Kim
Feb 7, 20236 min read


Homework by Daft Punk Celebrates its 26-Year Anniversary
While Daft Punk may have had a short discography (despite a career that spanned nearly three decades), they had an enormous impact on electronic music. They introduced new styles to the genre, revolutionized concerts, and left behind a catalog of timeless songs that will always be heard on the dance floor. Released on January 20, 1997, Homework marked the humble beginnings of Daft Punk. Before Daft Punk became what we now know them as today, the duo Thomas Bangalter and Guy
Laila Analise Vasquez
Feb 1, 20232 min read



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