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Raya and the Last Dragon marks another addition to Disney’s Asian-inspired lineup of films alongside Mulan. Where Mulan represents China, Raya and the Last Dragon represents Southeast Asia. However, certain groups feel that Disney inadequately represented the individual cultures in Southeast Asia on top of the voice cast not primarily hailing from that region.

Another Disney animation masterpiece? Raya and the Last Dragon review

Elijah Pacis, Staff
March 18, 2021
In an attempt to accurately portray the landscapes in this historical film, directors chose to film multiple scenes in the controversial province of Xinjiang, China. “It’s hard to watch the movie and not think about the horrible things that have happened in these places,” sophomore Ava Green said.

Boycotts against Disney’s live-action Mulan

Hannah Gresham, Staff
September 16, 2020
Even though over the past years, Walt Disney has improved its representations of international characters, however, the company still struggles to accurately portray each culture. Inaccurate depictions of racial stereotypes in several Disney movies such as Mulan, Aladdin, Pochahontas, Dumbo, Moana, Princess and the Frog, Aristocats, and The Little Mermaid, cause our society to view other races negatively. With the lack of deeper research, Disney continues to westernize and stereotype foreign characters to satisfy their western audiences.

Disney’s stereotype misinterpretations

Michelle Lin, Staff
December 19, 2019

Is Disney the hero or the villain?

Ashu Ebot-Tabi and Dominik Perez
December 18, 2019
Released on November 12, Disney’s new streaming service Disney Plus plays host to a variety of movies and TV shows like “That’s So Raven,” “Mulan,” “Lizzey McGuire” and a variety of others. Viewers can browse 612 movies and 156 TV shows. The service received 10 million subscribers on launch day, a number that is projected to keep growing.

Where dreams come true: Disney+

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
November 14, 2019
Let’s get down to business to defeat the haters of a live-action Mulan

Let’s get down to business to defeat the haters of a live-action Mulan

Michelle Lin, Blogs Manager
September 18, 2019
The representations of Asians in the film industry and media has come a long way since the 1930s with actress Anna May Wong in the film The Good Earth. Media entertainers like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, K-pop group BTS, and Constance Wu all helped give the Asian community an opportunity in the Hollywood industry.

Asian Invasion: Asian representation in film industry on the rise

Michelle Lin, Reporter, Photographer
February 11, 2019
The first High School Musical movie premiered on January 20, 2006. The franchise soon became one of Disney's classic movie hits and went on to release three more in the franchise. Disney plans on releasing the fourth and final sequel to the series, High School Musical: East Meets West. The official release date remains unknown however, viewers can watch the new movie on Disney Channels streaming service, Disney+.

The ultimate guide to the latest High School Musical

Maddie Dean, Reporter, Photographer
February 5, 2019
Magic mirror on the wall, does Disney influence us all?

Magic mirror on the wall, does Disney influence us all?

Nati Duron, Videographer, Photographer
December 10, 2018
Coach Jeffrey Bettis poses as a ballerina to mimic the ballet form of The Nutcracker. Bettis stood on his tippy-toes and smiled as if he starred as Clara. “I lost a portion of my dignity when I agreed to do this,” Bettis said.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: Disney’s adaptation

Haley Kish, Photographer
November 16, 2018
Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s famed children’s classic of the same name, the new film A Wrinkle in Time seeks to retain the story’s original charm and power while updating it for the modern era. The plot follows Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and her acquaintance and love interest Calvin O’Keefe on a journey across the universe to save her father from an evil force.

A Wrinkle in Time entertains but fails to understand its source material

Harrison Glaze, Reporter, Cartoonist
March 15, 2018
The Diversity Council takes on the Disney Youth Leadership Program in Epcot. The students took home leadership and teamwork skills provided by Disney executives in order to better the NC community.

Diversity Council takes on Disney

Esteban Alarcon, Opinions Editor
October 30, 2017
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