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  • Origin of Evil packs a surprise

    Using a Ouija Board  to talk to dead people is all fun and games, until of course you break literally every rule there is to abide by while playing: Don’t play alone, don’t play in a graveyard, and ALWAYS say goodbye. Seems simple enough, right? In the new Ouija Board movie, Ouija: Origin of…

  • DR. Strange Review

    Dr. Strange, the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to the screens on Nov. 4. It follows the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, an arrogant and egotistical neurosurgeon. After he suffers a severe car crash, Dr. Strange is gravely wounded and loses almost all use of his hands. Failing to find a…

  • November music: songs to be thankful for

    Unfortunately we couldn’t find any songs celebrating the massacre of American Indians, but here are some memorable beats, nevertheless. “Heart of Glass” by Blondie- Even though the weather is colder now, this song reminds me of summer. It’s got a beachy vibe that makes you miss the beach. “River” by Bishop Briggs- I discovered…

  • The NBA teams make big changes

    In past years, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has changed a lot, with different teams rising to the top every couple years. This year especially, some new players and the choices that some players have made have left many fans hopeful and some raging. Some players will be deeply missed in coming years. Former…

  • Student Driving: A privilege that shouldn’t be abused

    Risks of the road 16-19 year olds are more at risk than any other age group for crashing their vehicle. Every day, around six teens in this age group die from car crashes. The fact that this age group has one of the lowest rates of seatbelt use probably does not help minimize this…

  • Students respond to California’s “dope” future

    In the past, some teens have relatively easy access to marijuana for recreational usage. The passage of Proposition 64, which legalizes cannabis for adults 21 or over, may affect this underage usage. In 1996, medicinal marijuana was legalized in California and since then, the controversy over legalizing its recreational use has risen. This November,…

  • I’m a feminist, and you should be one too

    During the scientific revolution, it was discovered that females have smaller skulls and bigger hips than males. This information was used by men as positive proof of their superiority. To them, smaller heads indicated that women were less intelligent, and the wider hips confirmed their main purpose was for childbearing. For hundreds of years,…

  • We Are Americans First

    This year’s election has run its tumultuous course with Donald Trump taking the victory over Hillary Clinton in the presidential race. A mixing pot of shock, surprise, fear, pride, and even utter confusion are dominating the minds of Americans. According to the Gallup Poll, 75% of Americans were surprised at the outcome, including 62%…

  • Hipsters: They’re Just Like Us

    Hipsters are everywhere. When people think of hipsters, they think of someone who wears thrift store clothes, square glasses and visits unknown coffee shops on the corner of the street. Identifying as a hipster can often be taboo due to the cultural ridicule it receives, but that doesn’t stop people from expressing themselves through…

  • Jack Frye perseveres with a smile

    The classroom of E-5 has gained a new student, one who is already making an impression on those around him and the school. While Jack Frye, freshman, has a rare disease called Hunter’s Syndrome, he does not let it stop him from being a hard-working, kind, and friendly Panther. Anne Alvarez, Special Education teacher,…