The Mesa Press • 12th December 2024

‘Arcane: League of Legends’ is an animated masterpiece

“Arcane: League of Legends” is one of the best displays of animation and cinematography, with great characters and exciting story. Created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, this steampunk action-adventure is pure energy.
From the opening credits, its beautiful animation and soundtrack will grab your attention. The series appeals to both audiences that have never played “League of Legends” and long-time fans of the video game franchise. The series kills the notion that video games can’t be adapted...

The Mesa Press • 12th December 2024

Olympians blowout Saddleback in 80-62 win

Guard Alivia Gillispie led the Olympians, scoring 19 points with 6 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 assists in a blowout win against Saddleback on Nov 14. The win puts the team on a three game winning streak, and showing no signs of slowing down.
Mesa started off strong in the first quarter dominating on the glass and grabbing 10 rebounds. Mesa’s defense was relentless, forcing tough shots and making the opposing team lose a lot of time from the shot clock. Mesa held Saddleback to only 10 points in the...

The Mesa Press • 12th December 2024

Something Newsy Podcast Episode 52

Hello, this is your host and podcast editor, Jeramiah Giehl and welcome to Episode 52 of the Something Newsy Podcast. With me today are (Jonny, Carlos, and Alfonso). Today we will be discussing the Current State of Sports per sport for the 2024 Fall semester here at San Diego, Mesa Community College.

Hello, this is your host and podcast editor, Jeramiah Giehl and welcome to Episode 52 of the Something Newsy Podcast. With me today are (Jonny, Carlos, and Alfonso). Today we will be discussing the...

The Mesa Press • 12th December 2024

‘Venom 3: The Last Dance’ trilogy finale disappointing

“Venom 3: The Last Dance” hit theaters on Oct. 24, marking Sony’s final franchise installment. Directed by Kelly Marcel, the movie showcases the dynamic between protagonist Eddie Brock, played by actor Tom Hardy, and his symbiotic friend Venom. The movie is filled with humor as the duo’s relationship has grown from the first two movies. The visual effects were also good with the action sequences.
The story, however, left much to be desired as far as the main villain is concerned. Throughout the...

The Mesa Press • 12th December 2024

Horror movies for October

Well, it’s October and what better way to bring in the spooky season than a great horror movie? This is a great time of year for horror movie fans to get into the gore, slashing, screaming, and terror that will have you on the edge of your seat. But before you break out the old VHS tapes, let’s review the horror genre’s history, past and present, and discuss some recommendations for each period.
1920s-1950s: The Silent Era and Classic Monsters
This is where it all started with the horror movie g...

The Mesa Press • 15th October 2024

Future’s ‘Mixtape Pluto’ atop Billboard 200

Hip Hop pioneer Future, one of the driving forces behind the ‘trap’ genre, has dropped his seventeenth mixtape, “Mixtape Pluto” on Sept 20, 2024. This release marks his first solo project in two years, following “I Never Liked You” which was released in 2020, continuing his legacy as a trailblazer in Atlanta’s vibrant music scene.
With songs such as, “Lil Demon,” “Ski,” “PLUTOSKI,” and “Aye Say Gang,” he brought the amped, fast paced, adrenaline filled beats that give off energy. These are defin...

The Mesa Press • 15th October 2024

Olympians win homecoming game 40-14

The San Diego Mesa Olympians continued their undefeated streak on Sept 28, a highly anticipated homecoming night with a 40-14 win over Grossmont College, improving their record to 4-0.
With a very dominating defensive showing by only allowing 57 total yards and creating three turnovers, the Olympians asserted their dominance at Merrill Douglas Stadium. The offense made big plays when it mattered to keep Grossmont trailing by racking up 490 total yards.
On the first play of scrimmage, the Olympia...

The Mesa Press • 15th October 2024

Olympians continue dominance

Before the match began, the unveiling of the Women’s Volleyball State Championship banner served as a preview of what the visiting team; The College of the Canyons, would be up against. The Olympians continued their domination by beating the Canyons 3-0 on Sept. 6; remaining undefeated with a record of 6-0.
The Olympians came out the gate strong in the first set, beating the Canyons, 25-11. The Olympians controlled the set from start to finish, putting pressure on the Canyons to come out stronge...