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The 1975 had not released new music for over a year, and their millions of fans were left wondering when they would be back with new songs for their playlists. All of their dreams would be realized when they dropped their first single “Give Yourself a Try.” I patiently waited for the full album…
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Starting with the most iconic Christmas movie of all time- How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Originally written by Dr. Suess, the movie version is great. If you haven’t watched this in a while or ever, I STRONGLY encourage you to watch it. It’s about the Grinch, who hates Christmas,…
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It is that time of year. It is starting to get chilly outside, students are looking forward to their much-needed break and dance students are working harder than ever. It’s winter dance concert season. This year the dance concert was titled “Newbury Heights” and had shows available from Dec. 13 to Dec 15.…
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“Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” an Amazon Prime distributed show, was nominated for seven Emmys and won four in 2018. As a fan of this show, I was extremely excited to know that it was coming out with a new season on Dec. 5. Evidently, as a procrastinating high school student, I willingly gave up my…
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Wicked, a prequel performance to the Wizard of Oz, has been riveting audiences at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for 15 years, and I was blessed with the opportunity to see the play for the third time on Dec. 13. With catchy songs, witty lines, top notch stage design and a stunningly talented cast, it…
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As the holiday season is in full swing, new winter movies are coming to theaters. The Grinch was released as a film for the third time on Nov. 9, 2018. The new movie put the Dr. Seuss classic in a different light, with a slight spin on both the storyline and characters. The new…
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As a person who spends much of their life on the road, podcasts are a great way to entertain myself from the mindless flashes of cement on the freeway. Serial, a podcast from the creators of This American Life and hosted by Sarah Koenig, has three seasons out, each surrounding different people and different…
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“The Hate U Give” delves into a hot topic in today’s day and age – police brutality. We often see this on social media, like police tackling someone to the ground or cases about police shooting unarmed people, but what we rarely see is the victim’s perspective. This book shows us. I started and…
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After a rocky start and significant delays, Little Shop of Horrors opened at NPHS on Nov. 28. The musical, which ran until Dec. 2, centered around an unassuming plant shop on Skid Row that becomes home to a man eating plant. The show was an enjoyable experience for both the cast and audience. Celina…
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The Fun Box is a collection of art installations that have a vibrant and youthful aesthetic. Open for just a short time in the Oaks Mall, many people have taken the opportunity to visit the establishment to add photos to their family albums by posing in front of sparkling backdrops or interacting with props.…