Yesterday, during the third period, a Mini-Mustangs Preschool graduation sendoff took place. The graduating preschoolers walked around school wearing gowns and caps. And as they were walking, high...

A majestic-haired machine of masculinity hacking down dozens of masked goons while his supporting cohorts, instead of aiding him in his slaughter, stand back to sing an anthem of savagery… is not something...

Moral ambiguity is too often thrown around as a way to easily introduce nuance to any character. It may increase audience engagement if they are kept unaware of who is “good” and who is “evil,”...

Scholastic Bowl, or Trivia Team, continues to work hard despite challenges in being a lesser known club among Metea's extracurriculars. Background music: We Could Be Anything by Baby Queen

Four Metea students started a Psychology Club which meets every other Thursday in the large forum room. The newly established Psychology Club had their first meeting on Feb. 8. The founders worked...

On paper, The story of a drunk anthropomorphic horse dealing with life’s traumas in a corny sitcom shouldn’t work. Yet, Bojack is a better reflection of intrusive thoughts, identity crises, and mental...

In this episode, seniors Tanay and Ven revive the B&G experience by discussing AI's potential effects on identity crime, arguing over what separates fantastic movies from cash grabs, and being...

 In this episode, Ven and Mansi break down what caused the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to stir in the first place, and how the tentative new deal addresses those concerns. Headlines Hiatus is an...

The first homecoming week assembly cheers up Metea students.

In this episode, seniors Christina and Ayaana reminisce on their experiences at Metea before giving parting advice to Tanay, Ven, and underclassmen in general for the future.

A look back at one of the most influential video games in recent times.

    In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana discuss the role of artificial intelligence in peoples' social lives moving forward.

Imagine sitting down with friends in a movie theater right before the trailers play. Looking around, there are kids running around in the back rows, parents with smiles on their faces, an old man patiently...

Vandalism, vaping, substance use, graffiti and garbage are among the most common incidents in school bathrooms. Mischievous students even worked around vape detectors installed in some schools. Trash being...

It takes a specific mix of ingredients to create something as idiosyncratic as “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Not a lot of movies can confidently have their main character in a leather jacket dancing to...

In this episode, Ven and Tanay discuss the role of objectivity in film and art.

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, Ayaana, and Isaac discuss standardized testing. Corrections: Ven claims that this is Episode 8 of the Black and Gold podcast. It is Episode 6, not Episode 8.

Marvel has climbed the highest mountain there is with the “infinity saga”, a collection of consistently good to excellent films that ended with “Avengers Endgame.” Since reaching its peak, it seems...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana talk about upcoming movies!

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana discuss AI Seinfeld, Valentines Day, and privacy concerns in Big Tech.

News outlet Computer Network (CNET) discovers mistakes in many of its stories that were written by AI.  CNET has been silently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write dozens of its stories. These...

M&M's 'spokes candies' are being replaced by actress Maya Rudolph as the brand’s mascot.  Either this is a major change for the brand or a contrived publicity stunt prior to the Super Bowl.  M&M...

 In this episode, Ven, Tanay, and Ayaana discuss ChatGPT, award-winning movies, and the return of Mustang 30.

On Feb. 26, Netflix will live stream The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on its YouTube Channel, and starting 2024, on Netflix.  As part of a multi-year deal, Netflix is partnering with The Screen...

"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" is a rendipitous deconstruction of the wealthy that is more relevant to current society than ever. Disguised as a murder mystery, the film explores greed and oblivion...

Avatar: The Way Of Water does not have the cleanest plot or the smartest script, and from a film standpoint it is somewhat mediocre, yet it does not feel that way. The first Avatar movie was groundbreaking...

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, Ayaana, and Isaac discuss the aftermath of Covid-19, finals week, Will Smith's new film Emancipation, and Netflix Games.

In this episode, Ven, Tanay, Ayaana, and Ollie discuss streaming service price hikes, the Mario movie's second trailer, and hot chocolate in December.  

Andor tells the story of a grand empire with a fascist regime that spans a galaxy far far away. This is what Star Wars has always been, of course: a tale of heroes standing up to a tyrannical empire. But...

Back in middle school, I remember wanting to try school lunch because I have always brought my own food to the cafeteria. I was attracted to the smell of hot cheese pizza or the soft touch of a custom-wrapped...

Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus, left the company in Oct. 2020 to launch a new startup with the goal of making technology products that will not get in the way of our lives. Their argument was that...

Netflix is launching a Basic with Ads tier on Nov. 3, 2022. This new plan will be the cheapest of Netflix’s offerings at $6.99 a month, but it will also introduce advertisements to a streaming service...

The reveal of the star-studded cast of the upcoming animated Mario Movie in Sept. 2021 left its mark on the internet. The thought of Chris Pratt voicing Mario and Jack Black as Bowser was incomprehensible...

Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is a highly anticipated video game that is not releasing for at least another two years, yet the game was leaked online with 90 clips of gameplay on Sept. 18. This is one of...

Modern TVs have a lot of bells and whistles like vibrant colors, HDR enhancements, and buttery-smooth 120hz panels. While these high-end features may be eye-catching at a store such as Best Buy, they can...

Whatsapp is adding the option to buy groceries through the app in India. Facebook, now Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerburg aims to turn Whatsapp into a Wechat, which is a super-app that has multiple functions. This...

You see the cell-shaded water slowly swathe the sand on the beach, as the sunset casts an orange glow on the scene. A mysterious woman that seems to know you, is sitting beside you, while the tranquil...