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Esther Kabanda

Esther Kabanda

Esther Kabanda is a Junior at Metea Valley and this is her first year on staff as a Perspectives Reporter! She enjoys writing poetry and short stories in her free time, especially if it’s raining. Apart from that, she is a devoted film enthusiast, loves listening to a wide range of artists, (Her current favorites are Jeff Buckley and Ari Lennox), and likes to spend time with her close friends. Outside of the Newspaper, Esther stays involved at school as an active member of both Theatre and Speech! 

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Streaming services change the game for TV, putting out new quality shows.

Is peak TV back?

Esther Kabanda and Mia Murphy
May 16, 2025

Turn the TV off? Nah, turn that TV on! In past years, it felt impossible to find a new show to watch, and if there were one, it would be limited to one season with only 10 episodes. But recently, every...

Millie Bobby Brown is one of the many victims of online hate towards her age and appearance. 
New boost

‘Ew, she looks 40’

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
May 8, 2025

 One of the most disrespected people in the world are women. Time and time again, society has not failed to find ways to belittle, downgrade, or talk down to women. With social media, this issue worsens...

The addiction to our phones worsens as the world passes by us.

Your mom was right

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
April 24, 2025

It really is that phone. Everyone you know is guilty of doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end. Whether it’s watching 30-second videos of tutorials, lip syncing, or plain brain rot, we consistently...

Many unconventional LGBTQ+ films have great representation for queer teens.

Too much gloom, not enough glam

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
March 19, 2025

I love silly rom-coms. I mean, who doesn’t? Especially teen rom-coms where they do dumb things and get away with it because of plot armor. However, whenever teen rom-coms are made for queer representation,...

The Oscars award show was held for the 97th year, hosting actors and displaying performances and history live.

Say thank you to the Academy

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
March 7, 2025

The 97th Oscars ceremony was amazing this past Sunday night. There were phenomenal performances, heart-warming acceptance speeches, and history was made on live television. However, it is safe to say that...

Most of Gen Z is concerned and anxious for what the future will look like regarding career paths.

Passion doesn’t pay the bills

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
January 31, 2025

We are getting older, and as we get older, we start to wonder what we will do with our lives. Some of us know, and others not so much. Worst of all, some of us feel it would be impossible to escape a miserable...

This year's Spotify lacked luster.

Wrapped 2024 was kind of lame

Esther Kabanda and Sweeti Patel
December 10, 2024

Dear Spotify, in 2024, you were a bit lazy. I mean, it’s fine, but you made us wait so long and then gave us this rushed AI-looking Wrapped for the year. It was slightly disappointing that you only recorded...

Males typically yearn for muscular bodies.

That ‘winter arc’ is destroying you

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
December 4, 2024

“Winter arc” this, “gym-bro” that, many influencers tell young boys to “start the cut” early. They plague the easily influenced minds of teenage boys.  Many examples appear in television...

The original feel of R&B music is slowly being lost to pop- like beats and rhythms.

R&B’s golden era will be missed

Esther Kabanda, Perspectives Reporter
October 10, 2024

Whether it is singing in the rain, crying over your ex-husband, or a story time with Whitney Houston, R&B’s most nostalgic and favored aspects have slowly faded with the new generation changing the...

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