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The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

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The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
Brooke Smurlick

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor

Brooke Smurlick is the Entertainment Editor for The Torch. She is a senior in her third year on The Torch staff. Brooke is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Introduction to College Experience Club. She enjoys spending quality time with my friends, family, and pets.  Brooke plans to pursue a career in business and marketing.

 

All content by Brooke Smurlick
Some are saying that Miley Cyrus's latest album, Endless Summer Vacation, is her best effort to date.

Miley Cyrus ups her game with Endless Summer Vacation

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2023
Jenna Ortega plays the title character Wednesday in the Netflix hit series.

Netflix’s Wednesday fans awaiting the arrival of season 2

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
February 27, 2023
The cast of the Olympic Heights Theatre Department's production of Mamma Mia! Performances begin Friday, Feb. 10.

OH Theatre Dept. staging hit Broadway musical Mamma Mia!

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2023
An electrician preparing to install new LED lighting in one of the 8000 building classrooms.

Olympic Heights undergoing campus-wide improvements

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2022
Evan Peters stars in the title role in Netflix’s Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.

Netflix’s Dahmer series raises debate over subject matter

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
November 24, 2022
Dove Cameron, who won a MTV Music Award for Best New Artist, became popular once her hit song "Boyfriend” began trending on TikTok.

More new musical artists turning to TikTok to get heard

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2022
Former child star Jeanette McCurdy (right) alleges abuse at the hands of her her mother Debbie McCurdy (left) in her recently released memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died.

Former child star Jeanette McCurdy of iCarly fame details abuse she suffered at hands of her mother and “the creator”

Brooke Smurlick, Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2022
In addition to his plan to acquire Twitter, Elon Musk's Tesla is introducing a humanoid robot designed to carry out menial chores.

Elon Musk staying public with his attempt to acquire Twitter

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
Florida's universities slow to move to "test optional"

Florida’s universities slow to move to “test optional”

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
May 6, 2022
The Betty White Challenge, a fund raising campaign for animal support groups, was launched to honor the actress, a strong supporter of animal causes, after her Dec. 31 death.

Betty White Challenge raises millions for animal groups

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
Xenobots, living organism robots, are made up of thousands of skin cells from the embryo of the African clawed frog.

Scientists using living organism robots to perform tasks ranging from radioactive waste collection to artery cleaning

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
January 7, 2022
The $165 million dollar Dune has been met with mixed reviews.

Latest Dune film, despite stunning visuals, becomes tedious

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
SAT and ACT don't have to be nerve-wracking; use these tips

SAT and ACT don’t have to be nerve-wracking; use these tips

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
November 20, 2021
The latest film version of the classic fairy tale Cinderella stars pop singer Camila Cabello in the lead role.

Latest film version of Cinderella met with mixed reviews

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Billie Eilish's new album, Happier Than Ever, has been supported by several new music videos and a concert film on Disney+. A world tour to support the album will kick off in 2022.

Billie Eilish’s much anticipated new album, Happier Than Ever, reveals a different side of the popular singer

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
Singer Billie Eilish revealed her "new look" in a photo spread for Vogue magazine.

Billie Eilish reveals new look ahead of July 30 album release

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
June 15, 2021
Netflix’s documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal delves into how actors Lori Loughlin (left) and Felicity Huffman (right) relied on William “Rick” Singer (center) to get their undeserving children admitted to top universities.

Netflix documentary Operation Varsity Blues explores how the wealthy subvert the college admissions process

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
June 8, 2021
Rachel Zegler (left) plays Maria and Ansel Elgort plays Tony in the Steven Spielberg remake of West Side Story, scheduled for release in December of 2021.

West Side Story fans eager for remake’s December release

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
May 26, 2021
After nearly 30 years together, Daft Punk is calling it quits.

Daft Punk’s 30 years of electronic dance music are over

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
The Weeknd called the Grammy Awards "corrupt" and called for transparency in the nomination process.

Grammy nominations leave several entertainers angered

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
TikTok influencers Charli and Dixie Damelio angered many followers by hypocritically traveling for a vacation during the pandemic.

TikTok stars under fire for traveling during pandemic

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
February 20, 2021
Ariana Grande's latest album, Positions, will not disappoint her fan base and should expand it somewhat.

Ariana Grande seeks to expand fan base with Positions

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
December 24, 2020
Among Us is the latest rage in video gaming

Among Us is the latest rage in video gaming

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
HBO's Watchmen wins 11 Emmy Awards out of 26 nominations; Netflix's Schitt's Creek wins nine

HBO’s Watchmen wins 11 Emmy Awards out of 26 nominations; Netflix’s Schitt’s Creek wins nine

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Lady Gaga won five MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, giving her a total of 18 for her career.

Social justice, Coronavirus, and Lady Gaga dominate the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer
September 9, 2020
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