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Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" review

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” review

Alijah Arias, Multimedia Editor & News Section Editor October 3, 2025
A swifties review of Taylor Swift's twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl!
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' reminds viewers of what Marvel movies can be

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ reminds viewers of what Marvel movies can be

Avery Moreno, Entertainment Section Editor September 24, 2025

Directed by Matt Sharkman, of “Game of Thrones” and “Wandavision” fame, “Fantastic Four: First Steps” was released on July 25. The movie is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic world, like “The...

Staffer reviews Waiting to Spill album

Staffer reviews Waiting to Spill album

Cason Grezeszak, Staff Member May 14, 2025

“Waiting to Spill” by The Backseat Lovers is their second studio album. Coming out in 2022, just three years after their first studio album, “When We Were Friends” (2019), this album has deep...

Movie ’12 Angry Men’ still considered one of the best movies ever

Cason Grezeszak, Staff Member March 14, 2025

Showing the true test of time, this movie highlights the influence that others play on us and the importance of opening our mind to hear others out for the general good. I found this movie in my sophomore...

Microsoft introduces new quantum chip

Microsoft introduces new quantum chip

Alijah Arias, Multimedia Editor March 14, 2025

Recently this February, Microsoft released statements, claiming that they have made the world’s first topological core powered quantum chip. While this sounds mundane, this technological advance theoretically...

Turtles All the Way Down movie poster

‘Turtles All the Way Down’ leaves viewers with a sense of self-awareness

Tavia Wynn-Coffman, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2025

“Turtles All the Way Down” is a novel published by author John Green on Oct. 10, 2017, but in 2024, a film was made about the book. The book and the movie capture the life of a 16-year-old girl...

'The Breakfast Club' holds relevancy after 40 years

‘The Breakfast Club’ holds relevancy after 40 years

Clare Tholstrup, Copy Editor/ Entertainment Section Editor February 21, 2025

Released on Feb. 15, 1985, “The Breakfast Club” has remained a classic for the last 40 years. The movie still holds relevance in today’s world, making it truly timeless. “The Breakfast Club”...

Ethel Cain's new album is drastic change, leaving many unsettled

Ethel Cain’s new album is drastic change, leaving many unsettled

Kennedi Fischer, News Section Editor January 23, 2025

Ethel Cain, known mostly by her song “American Teenager,” released a new album on Jan. 8, called “Perverts,” with nine tracks that add up to a listening time of 90 minutes. Cain has gained...

'Woman of the Hour' explores chilling story of 1970s serial killer

‘Woman of the Hour’ explores chilling story of 1970s serial killer

Reagan Bates, Online Editor November 22, 2024

Written by Ian McDonald and directed by Anna Kendrick, “Woman of the Hour” was released on Netflix on Oct. 18. The film depicts the true story of Rodney Alcala, who was a serial killer convicted...

Album receives appreciation decades after initial release

Album receives appreciation decades after initial release

Clare Tholstrup, Copy Editor/ Entertainment Section Editor November 18, 2024

Listening to the ‘60s station on Sirius XM on my drive to school one day, I found myself listening to “Time of the Season” by The Zombies. I had heard the song plenty of times before, but I had never...

Staff member reviews new 'Transformers One' movie

Staff member reviews new ‘Transformers One’ movie

Justin Houchen, Section Assistant October 16, 2024

“Transformers One” is the newest reboot of the Transformers franchise of movies, but done in an animated style to pay homage to the original Transformers television show. It felt like reliving childhood...

Even after 'Reelin' in the Years,' Steely Dan's debut album still holds as one of the best albums of all time

Even after ‘Reelin’ in the Years,’ Steely Dan’s debut album still holds as one of the best albums of all time

Justus Nelson, Asst. Opinions Editor May 8, 2024

Growing up as a kid in the 2000s – 2010s, I, along with many of my peers, listened to classic rock on 96.9 KFIX. Over the airwaves, I heard many bands and songs that would grow to be some of my favorites,...

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