“Tenet” Review: Christopher Nolan delivers visually exceptional movie, lacks clear narrative
by Mohammed Modi, Reporter
October 4, 2020
One of Hollywood's most celebrated filmmakers, Christopher Nolan, who directed some of the most critically acclaimed movies of the past two decades such as “The Dark Knight” and “Inception” put out his 11th feature film, “Tenet.” Along with an all-star supporting cast, “Tenet” follows John David Washington’s character, who goes by “The Protagonist,” and travels through a t...
Disney movie Mulan boycott over human rights abuses
by Abby Nguyen
September 24, 2020
Disney’s new live-action movie “Mulan” faces backlash over its filming location, where millions of Muslims are being detained in concentration camps and its leading actress supporting Hong Kong police brutality. By boycotting “Mulan” and refusing to watch it, we send the message that we sup...
Letter to my freshman self
by Alexa Dezelan, Reporter
May 27, 2020
Dear freshman self, The first thing people will tell you freshman year is how fast high school goes by. They drill into your head that the four years ahead of you are the best and worst years of your life and that they’ll be gone in the blink of an eye. Now I am a senior and keep wishing for on...
Prom positivity
by Elena Hamlin, Video Editor
May 13, 2020
With the district officially canceling prom, students who planned to attend are left mourning the loss of an important moment of the high school experience. While the cancellation of this major event is cause for a few tears, it’s important to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. The dis...
Spring Cleaning
by Riya George, Reporter
May 5, 2020
An extended shelter-in-place order provides the opportunity to start on jobs you've been putting off. One way to stay motivated for the rest of the semester is to ensure a clean and organized living space. Take advantage of your time at home by following these five tips while quaran-cleaning. #1. Sta...
Thrift flip
by Sonali Menon, Reporter
April 27, 2020
Self-isolation led students to resort to the internet for comfort and entertainment. As a result of prolonged screen time, coupled with the limited ability to go outside, online shopping has skyrocketed in popularity. According to a recent report by Amazon, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a 44% increase in consumer spending on their site. Food-delivery businesses such as Uber Eats, Doordash and Postmates have also s...
Prom dress shopping: budget edition
by Sevval Erenkol, Reporter
March 1, 2020
Reporter Sevval Erenkol reviews low-cost prom dresses from online vendors.
Lesser-known African American leaders
by Carrieona Moncure, Reporter
February 29, 2020
Since 1976 February has been Black History Month in honor of the contributions African Americans have put forth over the years. History classes teach about well-known leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman almost every year. We rarely hear about those who hav...
