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The Skyline View

Ceramic art piece by Sarah Keller.
Annual student juried art show offers free viewing
Benson Zhen, Guest Writer • April 27, 2026

Looking for an opportunity to view students’ artworks for free? Skyline College’s Annual Student Juried Art Show will be open for viewing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting on April 27 from...

A list of books with complex characters and relationships for both entertainment and food for thought.
Quick reads for your summer
Lena Hofstrom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • April 22, 2026

With spring in full swing and May approaching, it might be time to start creating a summer reading list to dive into once the semester is over....

Spring musical ‘9 to 5’ offers colorful humor
Spring musical ‘9 to 5’ offers colorful humor
Brianna Martinez, Reporter • April 22, 2026

The Skyline Drama and Music Department performed the musical “9 to 5” over the weekend, drawing a packed audience and showcasing a lively...

Acai R's, "build your own bowl," option affords customers the ability to customize their bowls with a variety of toppings.
‘Acai R’: study spot and scrumptious acai
Sofia Kinchen, Reporter • April 21, 2026

"Acai R," located near Balboa Park, is a great place to get a sweet treat and study. Surrounded by some of the Bay Area’s best food, "Acai...

#BookTok is a powerful driver of reading trends, but its recommendations can be extensively different in quality.
#BookTok: Worth the hype or just viral noise?
Angela Vera Cruz, Graphics Editor • April 19, 2026

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve probably come across #BookTok, a community where readers share reactions, aesthetic edits, and...

The College of San Mateo Film and Production Club’s hosts it's first-ever Summit Short Film Festival.
CSM has its first-ever Summit Short Film Festival
Mary Keile, Social Media Editor • March 24, 2026

The College of San Mateo Film and Production club will host its first-ever Summit Short Film Festival on March 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m....

Talisman Magazine gives Skyline College students a platform to share their original art, poetry, and writing. Pictured is the cover of last year's edition of the Talisman.
Talisman Magazine shares student creativity
Zoe Gungon, Reporter • March 12, 2026

For over 50 years, Talisman Magazine has been a creative space for students to showcase their one-of-a-kind artwork and writing.  Since its...

Freya Skye’s debut EP Stardust proves she’s a rising pop star, blending vocals and heartfelt lyrics that reveal her story.
Freya Skye’s ‘Stardust’ signals a pop star on the rise
Mary Keile, Social Media Editor • February 26, 2026

Freya Skye’s first extended play, “Stardust,” showed that she can become a pop star and sell out stadiums. Skye’s excellent vocals, sounds,...

Netflix’s season 4 of "Bridgerton", created by Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland, centers on a Cinderella-inspired romance between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).
‘Bridgerton’ season 4 begins with charm and complicated forbidden love
Angela Vera Cruz, Graphics Editor • February 24, 2026

Spoiler Warning: This review contains spoilers for Season 4, Part 1 of “Bridgerton” Dearest Gentle Reader, this reporter can confidently...

The Disney+ series "Wonder Man," created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, displays themes of identity and ambition through the journey of super powered actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II).
‘Wonder Man’ is a must watch with masterful storytelling
Antonio Peeples, Editor-in-Chief • February 14, 2026

While all eight episodes dropped all at once, you won't want to take a break from watching this wonderful series. The Marvel Cinematic Universe...

Skyline’s art gallery explores themes of displacement and reclamation
Skyline’s art gallery explores themes of displacement and reclamation
Aileen Bucog, Multimedia Editor • February 10, 2026

The Skyline College Art Gallery held the opening reception for its latest exhibition, “to arrive is never to arrive,” on Feb. 7 from...

Movie poster for ‘Dracula: a Love Tale.'
‘Dracula: a Love Tale’ is a forgettable film
Lena Hofstrom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 9, 2026

While the premise of “Dracula: A Love Tale” is interesting, you are not really made to care much for the characters or their motives, leaving...

The Netflix series, "Finding Her Edge" became top five in the United States after 24 hours since it released.
‘Finding Her Edge’ begins a new winter love triangle that hits the ice
Mary Keile, Social Media Editor • February 4, 2026

Turn on your streaming platforms, because a new winter “The Summer I Turned Pretty” love triangle, “Finding Her Edge,” has begun and...

'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is a bloody good time
’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is a bloody good time
Zoe Gungon, Reporter • January 30, 2026

“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” is a bloody, darkly humorous examination of humanity at its depths.   The film takes place in a bleak...

'Mercy' captures intensity and misses storytelling
‘Mercy’ captures intensity and misses storytelling
Lena Hofstrom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2026

With Mercy’s high stakes and its first-person camera work, it brings realistic tension that will have you invested and on the edge of your...

PCN class poses in front of Building 8.
PCN production heads in the right direction
Emerson Rodas Vega, Sports Editor • January 27, 2026

One of the biggest events at Skyline College this semester is Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN), a show run by a mix of students with years of experience...

"The Cheese Steak Shop" offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and curly fries.
No plane ticket needed: Authentic Philly cheese steaks land in Pacifica
Angela Vera Cruz, Graphics Editor • January 24, 2026

Many food lovers wonder what an authentic Philly cheese steak really tastes like. A trip to Philadelphia isn’t necessary when “The Cheese...

 Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser.
‘Marty Supreme’: a perfect serve and a hollow win
Itzel Quirarte, Features Editor • January 20, 2026

Before watching “Marty Supreme,” you may have expected a confident film, less because of its trailers and more because of the energy surrounding...

Predictable but tense: 'Primate' offers fast horror without depth
Predictable but tense: ‘Primate’ offers fast horror without depth
Lena Hofstrom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • January 16, 2026

“Primate” brings enjoyable suspense but doesn’t add anything new to the horror scene. The film is about a chimp who was originally brought...

Cover to the game "Look Outside."
‘Look Outside’ is a menagerie of horror
Peter Bettencourt, Chief Copy Editor • December 8, 2025

Look Outside is the craziest and most unique game I have played all year. The game’s premise is that a strange phenomenon has caused anyone...

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