Entertainment

  • Ariana Grande’s new album leads listeners to “brighter days ahead”

    Nearly a year after Ariana Grande released “eternal sunshine,” “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” was officially dropped on March 28, 2025. With a total of 19 songs and listening time of 55 minutes, this album is perfect for getting ready on a calm spring morning. Growing up, I loved dancing and singing to…

  • “Sunrise on the Reaping” exceeded my expectations

    “Sunrise on the Reaping” exceeded my expectations

    The highly anticipated “Hunger Games” prequel, “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins blew me out of the water. Similar to other “Hunger Games” books, the novel started out slow but soon picked up with new characters and insane plot twists. This novel dives deeper into the familiar character Haymitch, illustrating his origin story.…

  • “Adolescence” makes me fear having children

    “Adolescence” makes me fear having children

    Shame is one of the most powerful human emotions. Shame can manifest in many ways and often coexists with a sense of rejection. According to the American Psychological Association, experiencing rejection can often cause someone to spiral into violence. “If someone’s primary concern is to reassert a sense of control, he or she may…

  • Student v. Teacher

    Student v. Teacher

    Lauren Garcia, sophomore vs. Christele Cazin, French teacher Who played Snow White in the live action movie? Garacia: Rachel Zegler Cazin: Lady Gaga A: Rachel Zegler Mirror, mirror on the wall, will Garcia win it all? (1-0) 2. How many Hunger Games books are there? Garcia: Five Cazin: Five A: Five The odds were…

  • You should be dying to see “Mickey 17”

    You should be dying to see “Mickey 17”

    It would not be an exaggeration to say that South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has been feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders for the past couple of years. His last film, “Parasite,” is commonly regarded as not only one of the best movies of the 2010s, but of all time,…

  • Music Corner: Lady Gaga

    Since the release of Lady Gaga’s debut album “The Fame” on Aug. 19, 2008, she has grown into a widely loved popstar. With songs like “Just Dance,” “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face,” the award-winning album surged her into the spotlight. Her music and style has always been a perfect symbol of what it means to…

  • The novels read in the first three years of high school

    The novels read in the first three years of high school

    Required reading can easily feel like a chore, especially when there are dozens of assignments and essays to do along the way. While we compiled a list of 10 novels students read in their first three years of high school, they are limited to the curriculums of English 9 and 10 Honors and both…

  • Student vs. Teacher

    Student vs. Teacher

    Ethan Hernandez, senior vs. Richard Bateman, photography Who was this year’s Oscars host? Hernandez: Conan Bateman: Conan O’Brien A: Conan O’Brien They both hosted the correct answer! (1-1) What is the model of the broomstick that Harry receives in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”? Hernandez: I have no clue Bateman: The A-7000 A:…

  • The Oscars spotlights well deserved films

    The Oscars spotlights well deserved films

    The 97th Academy Awards took place earlier this month at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, highlighting the incredible, and not-so incredible pieces of film that have been produced this past year. This year had many shocking nominations, ranging from culture-based musicals to religious dramas, and there was a shock at every turn.  Conan…

  • “The Electric State” is a shockingly better than expected watch

    “The Electric State” is a shockingly better than expected watch

    “The Electric State,” released on March 14, was a surprising watch. This is not to say that it is one one of my favorite movies ever, but I fairly enjoyed it. I went into it with low expectations, as I had heard little to nothing in terms of advertisements before finding it on Netflix.…