America’s Silent Killer
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 30, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Slider, Top Stories
Sugar, the sweet granular substance, is found in almost everything, but unbeknownst to most, this sweet treat is silently killing us. Sugar that comes naturally from fruits and vegetables is not what is of concern to the American diet. I am talking about processed sugar that can be found in almost any...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: March
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
March 26, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Slider, Top Stories
All across the country, even the globe, seniors fall prey to a chronic lack of motivation as the end of their high school career looms ever closer on the horizon. Every year, especially in the spring, this epidemic surges, claiming student after student for its own. Straight-A students, athletes, theatre kid...
Media Literacy 101
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
March 26, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories, Videos
“Queer Eye” From Teen Eye
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
March 25, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Top Stories
As you lay in bed and scroll through Netflix wondering what to watch, you may think to yourself “What else could I possibly watch on this site?” Finding a new show to watch may feel daunting with hundreds of options filling the screen (I definitely feel overwhelmed), but there are many hidden gems ...
High-five for Hasan
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 20, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Slider
Comedy and global news is the perfect combination for educational success, especially when it comes to young adults. The Netflix show “Patriot Act”, hosted by Hasan Minhaj, comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent, received quite a lot of attention recently. It explores politics, current e...
Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” is a New Way to Look at Superheroes
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 18, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Opinion, Slider
Netflix’s latest series “The Umbrella Academy” made waves on social media following its release Feb. 15. I didn't know what to expect when I started watching the show, but I certainly did not expect to finish watching all of season one in a day. “The Umbrella Academy” has many different factors that...
In the theatre spotlight
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
March 1, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Photos
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Tomi’s Tunes: Valentine’s Edition
by Tomisin Alausa, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews, Slider
Art is thought of as the best form of expressing one’s self. Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and some people might be dreading it while others can’t wait to shower their significant other or friends in love. Here are some songs that can capture how you’re feeling — whether it’s sadn...
Five Spots for Every Valentine’s Outing
by Gracie Warhurst, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews, Slider
For some, Valentine’s Day might be cheesy, overly-popularized or just downright upsetting. In today’s age, Valentine’s Day is no longer just a celebration of romance but one of relationships of all kind: Galentines for girlfriends and Palentines for bromance. Even though the stress of having a b...
Top Five Best Super Bowl LIII Commercials
by Andrew Cox, Reporter
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews, Top Stories, Videos
This year’s Super Bowl was one of the most boring and disappointing we’ve ever seen. From being the all-time lowest scoring to Travis Scott and Maroon 5 denying us a performance of “Sweet Victory,” everything about what went down on the field left a lot to be desired. Our only hope for entertai...
“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” — What will you choose?
by Elena Hamlin, Reporter
February 7, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Reviews, Slider, Top Stories
Netflix released its first interactive movie, a stand-alone film of the popular dystopian series “Black Mirror”, “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” on Dec. 28. While the Black Mirror series is episodic and has no set plot, the movie follows its common theme of a technology takeover — but this time you...
“9 to 5”: Worth the Time
by Aysia Lane, Reporter
January 30, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews, Slider
With years of watching theater productions and being a part of them, you could say I’ve become a critic. I peer into the wings of the stage to see the behind-the-scenes madness, notice when actors break character or miss notes, and over-analyze the director’s choices. Honestly, I give myself too...
