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Almaraz’s Hydroponics

April 26, 2018

Moving down from Murillo’s stand, a unique sight meets the gaze of the people walking by. Miguel Almaraz is a local farmer who grows his produce without land, a type of farming called hydroponics. In the midst of the many greens...

The Desserts

Justin Storrs, Staff Writer

April 26, 2018

1. Churro - Ranking supreme as the best desert at the food court, the churro owes it victory to its cheap price and massive portion. For a single dollar you could have a massive cinnamon-sugar stick baked and sprinkled to per...

The Entré

Justin Storrs, Staff Writer

April 26, 2018

1. The Chicken Bake - Three words: meat, bread, and cheese, the holy trifecta. The bake is an essential part of any Costco run. Both delicious in taste and in price. Caesar dressing can be combined in the consuming of the...

Foreword

April 26, 2018

For many of students growing up in Carlsbad, the Costco food court has played a pivotal role in their lives. The Costco food court was there after parents dragged us through the store for three hours. It was always there, open...

Shop Local

April 26, 2018

The State Street Market is open every Wednesday in Carlsbad Village from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the summertime and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the wintertime. The community is full of people with a passion for their work and this passion...

Behneman Farms

April 26, 2018

Nestled up to the left of the Organic Only Farmstand is a booth showcasing an array of fruits and vegetables from Behneman Farms. The booth was bustling with business and owner Norma Murillo took a break from weighing customers�...

Conclusion and The Way Forward

Darius Rahmanian, Staff Writer

April 26, 2018

Star Wars as a whole is a very special franchise to many many people. The disparity of critic and fan reviews is evidence as such. The critics gawked over its marvels while fans hated its forced agenda and illogical storytelli...

“Star Wars” and the Fall of a Mythos

Darius Rahmanian, Staff Writer

April 26, 2018

Return of The Jedi was supposed to be the happy ending we all wanted in "Star Wars", the prophecy complete and the Sith destroyed. In the original expanded universe, the Sith themselves did not resurface until 50 or 60 years ...

Organic Farms

April 26, 2018

Along the produce side of the market, rows of fruits and vegetables in shades of all colors catch the eyes of those who pass by. Nasser, a local farmer, explained his love for his job and his customers as he jovially helped someone c...

A New Rebellion and The Problems with Mechanical Storytelling

Darius Rahmanian, Staff Writer

April 26, 2018

Mechanically, “The Last Jedi” is an ok movie. There are two fundamental flaws The Last Jedi carries with it. The humor and the Canto Bight/Rose-Finn subplot are two glaring issues that adversely affect the movie's plot and ton...