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The right pens to write with: top three pens to use in school

The right pens to write with: top three pens to use in school

By Gabbi Bielak, Section Editor February 3, 2021

Sharpie S-Gel (★★★★) The Sharpie S-Gel pen is the brand's most recent product release, and as a long-time lover of the Sharpie brand, I had high hopes for this pen. I purchased it with a medium...

The Swift sisters: Folklore and Evermore showcase Taylor Swift’s lyrical and musical growth

The Swift sisters: Folklore and Evermore showcase Taylor Swift’s lyrical and musical growth

By Grace Cueter, Section Editor January 29, 2021

Only five months after releasing “Folklore,” Taylor Swift dropped a sequel album, “Evermore,” a collection of 15 songs and two bonus tracks. The album, along with “Folklore,” showcases yet...

Fame is a Fickle food: Dickinson season two

“Fame is a Fickle food:” Dickinson season two

By Annabelle Julien, Intern January 29, 2021

Season one of the American historical comedy-drama “Dickinson” first aired on Apple TV Nov. 1, 2019. The first three episodes of season two were more recently released on Jan. 8, 2021. This modern...

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Italian triple feat: how three local Italian restaurants compare

By Michael Hartt, Editor in Chief December 22, 2020

Da Eduardo - 5 stars Da Eduardo’s has been a well recognized establishment in the community since its opening in 1956. The warm atmosphere, hospitable service and great food are what it is best...

Wonder: the portrayal of Shawn Mendes’ growth and newfound confidence

Wonder: the portrayal of Shawn Mendes’ growth and newfound confidence

By Grace Rossman, Intern December 14, 2020

Album: “Wonder”  Shawn Mendes’ fourth album, “Wonder,” displays a new growth and maturity in his singing career. With this album, Mendes shied away from the quiet songs with just him and...

Rupi Kaur’s “Home Body:” 2020’s must-read

Rupi Kaur’s “Home Body:” 2020’s must-read

By Amelia Nowicki, Editor in Chief November 24, 2020

The year 2020 has been pure chaos. For better and for worse, the world we’ve always known is being flipped on its head, and has forced us to come to terms with how we function within it. We, as a society,...

Do the Good Dye Young?

Do the Good Dye Young?

By Gabbi Bielak, Section Editor November 20, 2020

Despite having been launched by Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams in 2016, the Good Dye Young hair dye brand has only recently gained traction in the world of social media. It has been especially popular...

Destiny 2: Beyond Light a worthy expansion

“Destiny 2: Beyond Light” a worthy expansion

By Brandon Miller, Staff Reporter November 20, 2020

After restless anticipation and a brief postponement, the new expansion for “Destiny 2: Beyond Light” was finally released to Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Stadia on November 10. Despite the delay, it...

Lights, camera, horror: your movie lineup for Halloween 2020

Lights, camera, horror: your movie lineup for Halloween 2020

By Brandon Miller, Staff Reporter October 31, 2020

Looking to enjoy some quality Halloween flicks this fright night? Look no further, here’s your guide to an at-home scare-a-thon! Each movie and show is ranked on a scale of I-III with I meaning Casper...

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Clouds: another heartfelt Disney movie

By Victoria Wittenberg, Section Editor October 30, 2020

DisneyPlus just released a new Original movie about a 17-year-old’s love for music during his battle with cancer.  Zach Sobiech (Played by Finn Argus) spends the last year of life pouring his soul into...

Lashes for days, or not: Milk Makeups Kush Mascara

Lashes for days, or not: Milk Makeup’s Kush Mascara

By Alexa Mazzola, Intern October 30, 2020

Mascaras have been a game changer for the beauty industry since the first commercial-selling mascara was invented in 1822, with the very first mascara dated all the way back to 3500 B.C. Mascara has also...

“Instant Influencer” showcases youth beauty talent

“Instant Influencer” showcases youth beauty talent

By Marvin Robles, Intern June 1, 2020

On April 24, YouTube released a new James Charles show called “Instant Influencer.”  “Instant Influencer” is about teenagers that have a talent for makeup, who compete for $50,000 and a collaboration...

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