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Barbie: The Movie of the Summer

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

Stepping into the world of wonders and imagination, Barbie was brought to life this summer as it shocked the world through the film's cast, plot, and drama. This movie made history with $1 billion at the...

The Real Housewives of New York City are Back

Lily Ginder, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

The Real Housewives of New York City are back but with a big change. In this season of RHONY, there is a whole new cast. For 13 seasons fans have followed the same women, so season 14 was a big change....

Spiteful Snow White

Fia Dorris, Social Media Editor • September 5, 2023

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Disney’s more recent live action adaptations, specifically those of the princesses, most notably being the live action Little Mermaid. However, as...

The Eras Tour: A Tour of a Lifetime

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

On March 17, 2023, one of Taylor Swift’s most anticipated tours, The Eras Tour, began in Glendale, Arizona. With numerous sold-out shows, State Farm Stadium experienced a once-in-a-lifetime sensation...

The Show of the Summer: The Summer I Turned Pretty Review

Madison LeMaster, Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023

The picture-perfect summer. The Summer I Turned Pretty, a well-known book series by Jenny Han, has gained much attention in recent years following the release of the hit show. As recently as June...

Hollywood’s “Four Chrises” cause confusion and swooning

Sophia Dorris, Social Media Editor • May 19, 2023

Many Hollywood actors share the same first or last name such as Tom Holland and Tom Hiddleston or Denzel Washington and Kerry Washington. One of the most famous bunch being the “Hollywood Chrises.”...

Miley Cyrus ups her game with Endless Summer Vacation

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor • April 28, 2023

American singer/actress Miley Cyrus has been in the spotlight for most of her life and in recent years has focused mainly on her music career. Her latest studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, released...

Ticketmaster under fire for practices related to major events

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

Ticketmaster has recently come under heavy criticism for its ticket pricing and service in relation to the current tours of rock icon Bruce Springsteen and more notably pop megastar Taylor Swift. On...

It’s deja vu all over again with TV show reboots

Madison LeMaster, Staff Writer • March 25, 2023

Is TV going back to the future? With so many reboots, it looks like our favorite shows and movies are ready to make a comeback. No matter what decade you grew up in, there is bound to be a reboot...

Heroes & Villains proves to be Metro Boomin’s best effort despite flaws such as Travis Scott’s lackluster effort

Sachin Moosai, News Editor • March 24, 2023

Leland Tyler Wayne, better known as Metro Boomin, released Heroes & Villains in December 2022. This album was highly anticipated as Metro Boomin’s previous albums such as Savage Mode II and Without...

Royal couple tell their story on Netflix’s Harry & Meghan

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writers • March 23, 2023

Prince Harry and Duchess Megan Markle made the decision to stop family rumors and create a documentary as the Royal Family continues to make press appearances. Harry & Meghan debuted on Netflix in...

Musical and cultural diversity the theme of Coachella 2023

Faith Abel, Staff Writer • March 20, 2023

It’s finally time for music fans and celebrities to participate in the biggest music festival in the country: Coachella 2023. Coachella is an annual music event that highlights artists from all around...