The best hip hop albums of 2019 highlight a stellar year
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
January 7, 2020
The hip hop community was flooded with tons of music during this past year. From established superstars, such as Young Thug, to rising stars, such as DaBaby, great projects have been released throughout the year. Today, we will be reflecting on the great year of music we have had by looking at the t...
Despite shortcomings, The Rise of Skywalker should satisfy most Star Wars franchise fans
Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
December 28, 2019
Over forty years after the first Star Wars movie brought beloved heroes Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo to life in 1977, the curtain has finally been drawn on the long-lived legacy. The latest installment of the space saga, titled Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. A...
Certified Hitmaker sets Lil Mosey up as just that
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2019
2019 XXL Freshman Lil Mosey released his second studio album Certified Hitmaker on Friday, November 8. The Seattle native rapper brings fans great joy with the album that is nothing less than expected. Prior to the official release of the project, three of the songs on the album were released: “...
Joaquin Phoenix driven Joker the best of a diverse and entertaining crop of October films
Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
The spooky season known as October was filled with scary movies and also some comedies, and if you missed any of them, there is still time to catch them in your local theater or at least be ready to catch them when they hit the cable and subscription pay services or come out on DVD. The box-office...
Lil Tecca’s debut mixtape, We Love you Tecca, worth the wait
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
September 18, 2019
Lil Tecca, 17-year-old rising superstar in hip-hop, released his debut mixtape We Love You Tecca on Aug. 30, and there have been various opinions on the quality of the project. Today, the question is going to be answered: Was Lil Tecca’s We Love You Tecca worth the wait, and does it prove that the...
Netflix’s Chambers Offers An Intriguing Story Line and a Realistic View of the Varied Native American Culture
Megan Foster, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Featuring television’s first ever Native American leads in a show, Leah Rachel’s Chambers takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride as Sasha and her allies try to find out more about the disturbing origins of her new heart. Creator Leah Rachel describes the series as a “psychological horror story th...
FILM REVIEW: While Entertaining for Teens and Adults, Dark Themes of New Dumbo Film Too Much for Youngsters
Arielle Perry, Features Editor
April 9, 2019
For as long as I could remember, my only memories of the 1941 Disney classic Dumbo were an image of a small, big-eyed baby elephant with adorably large ears. When I saw director Tim Burton’s modern take on the timeless movie, my whole perspective on the animated classic changed, and I realized why my child...
REVIEW: Offset’s Father of 4 the Best of Recent Hip Hop Album Releases
Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
March 12, 2019
On Feb. 22, three mainstream hip hop artists released new albums: Offset from the rap group Migos released his debut solo album with Father of 4; Gunna released Drip or Drown 2; and Lil Pump released Harverd Dropout. All projects made the day memorable for all hip hop fans. Offset’s Father of 4 holds the mo...
REVIEW: Kravis Production of Les Mis Frustratingly Enjoyable
Isabelle Eisenberg, Social Media Editor
February 13, 2019
One of Broadway’s longest running productions ever, Les Miserables, was revived on the stage of the Kravis Center of Palm Beach. This iconic production was performed from February 12th through the 17th and audiences were packed with theatergoers both young and old. Personally, I have had the hono...
Netflix’s The American Meme Examines the Effects of Fame
Jennifer Geller, Staff Writer
December 31, 2018
In an age where it seems nearly everyone has a chance at obtaining their fifteen minutes of fame, being a celebrity seems fun, exciting, and profitable. However, the documentary, The American Meme, recently produced by Netflix shares a much different side of stardom. Ten different celebrities recount their ...
REVIEW: South Park’s 22nd Season Rebounds from a Lackluster Season 21
Jack Berenzweig, Entertainment Editor
December 5, 2018
South Park has proven time and time again to be a respectable platform for creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to speak their minds through satire and humor. The “Osama Bin Laden Has Poopy Pants” episode was necessary in rebuilding the nation after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in both providing a...
REVIEW: Lil Yachty’s Latest Album Nuthin’ 2 Prove Is Nothing to Get Excited About
Matthew Nebenzahl, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018
With relatively little hype, Rapper Lil Yachty released his third studio album album, Nuthin’ 2 Prove, on Oct. 19, a follow-up to his previous two releases Teenage Emotions and Lil Boat 2. Whereas, QUAVO HUNCHO, Quavo’s first solo album, and Juice WRLD and Future’s duet album Wrld on Drugs, both rele...
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Going into the Winter Break, the Olympic Heights girls soccer team has a 8-2-3 record, while the boys team has a 5-6-1 record. The girls basketball team...
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The Olympic Heights varsity competitive cheer team won first place at the Universal Cheeleaders Association (UCA) regional championships held at Busch...
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related fields try to solve the world’s problems. Epidemiologists research diseases to find potential cures and treatments....
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Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor
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The hip hop community was flooded with tons of music during this past year. From established superstars, such as Young Thug, to rising stars, such as DaBaby, great projects...
Marie Preuss, Editor-In-Chief
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Over forty years after the first Star Wars movie brought beloved heroes Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo to life in 1977, the curtain has finally been drawn on the...
Certified Hitmaker sets Lil Mosey up as just that
December 3, 2019
Joaquin Phoenix driven Joker the best of a diverse and entertaining crop of October films
November 7, 2019
Lil Tecca’s debut mixtape, We Love you Tecca, worth the wait
September 18, 2019