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“The Great Gatsby Live!” brightens theaters
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On April 18, local artists put on an hour-long musical adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. It was adapted for performance by Bradley Gosnell, a theater teacher at Oaks Christian High School, and Ari Stidham, a television actor. They aimed to make theater more…
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“The Drama” takes a dramatic turn of events
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“What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” While this is a question that most would prefer not to answer, the new movie, “The Drama,” which stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, revolves around this very question. Set in Boston, Massachusetts, the movie depicts Zendaya as Emma Harwood and Pattinson as Charlie Thompson, who are a…
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Telling you what you “NeeDoh” know
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“NeeDoh,” a toy brand founded in 2023, has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few months. With over 20 products in their brand catalog, the Needoh company has established a recognizable name for themself, especially after their excessive TikTok fame. NeeDohs are toys that differ in color, shape and size, and claim to reduce…
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I pawsitively cringed watching the new “Xo Kitty” episodes
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Season three of Xo Kitty, a spin-off series of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” that follows Lara Jean’s younger sister, Kitty, released on April 3. The eight-episode series follows Kitty, played by Anna Cathcart, as she takes on her third year at the Korean Independent School of Korea [KISS]. While other projects…
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I’m “Loving Life Again” because of Ella Langley’s “Dandelion”
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Ella Langley, a hybrid pop and country musician, released her sophomore album, “Dandelion,” on April 10. This release will have you “Loving Life Again” from the “Bottom Of Your Boots,” which are the names of a few of the 18 songs in the album, playing for a total of 56 minutes. Over the past…
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“Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” pulled me out of senior psychosis
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There are select sounds that transport me back to a very specific time of my life, and the longing and heartwrenching lyrics of Mitski are one of them. The soundtrack for hours and hours of my recent life has been filled with Mitski, so her newest album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” came…
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“Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” fed my soul
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“Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” 12 songs Aperture– This song has had me hooked from the beginning. After such a harsh drought, the opening synths of his primary track brought me straight back to my uncontainable excitement from the debut of “Harry’s House” in 2022 American Girls– Track 2 takes my first place…
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“Wuthering Heights” genuinely scared me
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“I will follow you like a dog to the end of the world,” the notorious line from the newest film adaptation, “Wuthering Heights,” still lives rent free in my mind. There is no doubt that moral ambiguity has captured audiences’ attention for thousands of years, and let me tell you, my attention was caught.…
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I’m “Always Willing” to listen to Zach Bryan
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Zach Bryan, a 29-year-old country musician, has been one of my favorite and most-played artists for years. His beautiful lyricism and catchy songs instantly solidified him as one of the most prominent artists of our generation. On Jan. 9, Bryan released the sixth and newest addition to his discography, “With Heaven On Top.” This…
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Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart
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As the Valentine’s season concludes, I have noticed numerous pink packaged products lining the shelves of Trader Joe’s. While I usually gravitate towards ice cream products, I decided it was time for a festive change to honor the love (and sweets) in the air. Mini Heart Cookies– 5/5, I had high expectations for these…