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No one’s missing out on the new Sims 4 Laundry Pack

By Caitlin Bush and Allison Lackner February 26, 2018

The newest Sims expansion pack, Sims 4 Laundry Pack, comes with country chic items and clothes that can transform the Sims house and warborde to look like it came out of an episode of HGTV’s “Fixer...

5 Seconds of Summer debut new single and new sound

5 Seconds of Summer debut new single and new sound

By Zoe Graves, Page Editor February 26, 2018

Following their 2015 sophomore album, “Sounds Good, Feels Good,” the only music released by Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer was a single for the 2016 movie “Ghostbusters.” Now, almost two and...

Madison Beer writes her name in cement on new album

Madison Beer writes her name in cement on new album

By Zoe Graves, Page Editor February 8, 2018

Attempting to shy away from her reputation as “Justin Bieber’s protege,” and make a name of her own, Madison Beer released her debut album “As She Pleases” on Feb. 2. The album was preceded by...

Challenge and speed make “Downwell” a blast

Challenge and speed make “Downwell” a blast

By Colin Haroutunian, Intern February 7, 2018

Blasting through the depths of a well while surrounded by durable enemies, players will be pressed into split-second decisions and quick reactions to overcome the high-speed challenge of “Downwell.”...

Showing up and showing out

Showing up and showing out

By JoAnna Alexander, Intern February 2, 2018

On Sunday, Jan. 28, the highly anticipated Grammy award show took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Every year, a big aspect of the program is the red carpet and what celebrities arrive...

Crazy Ex-girlfriend excels in third season

Crazy Ex-girlfriend excels in third season

By Amber Braker, Page Editor January 31, 2018

"Crazy Ex-girlfriend," The CW's unique musical sitcom, is back with its third season and another new theme song.  So far it’s diverging from its whimsical roots in favor of more overtly dark themes...

Riverdale winter premiere packs action and suspense

Riverdale winter premiere packs action and suspense

By Savannah Burguron, Intern January 30, 2018

  After an action-packed winter premiere of  “Riverdale,” viewers will come back for more. It premiered Jan. 17 on the CW network and introduced the audience to a new character and went further...

Top 10 movies you shouldn’t miss coming out this year

Top 10 movies you shouldn’t miss coming out this year

By Sarah Shanley, Staff Reporter January 29, 2018

A Wrinkle in Time (March 9) Starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kailing and Reese Witherspoon, “A Wrinkle in Time” is based on the novel by Madeleine L’Engle. It follows Meg Murry,...

From YouTube star to pop star

From YouTube star to pop star

By JoAnna Alexander, Intern January 26, 2018

Former YouTuber and music sensation Troye Sivan released his new song “My My My!” on Jan. 10. In the past, Sivan has created hit songs like “Wild” and “Youth.” Sivan’s songs are dream...

Go Plane: Great concept, poor execution

Go Plane: Great concept, poor execution

By Colin Haroutunian, Intern January 26, 2018

Set above a blue sky, the controllable plane in mobile app “Go Plane” can actively dodge incoming rockets through the swipes and movement of a player’s finger. The app features a variety of unlocks...

Constant Track

Constant Track

By Adam Schwartz, Staff Reporter January 25, 2018

Rider is an app that tests a gamer’s reaction skills. This game makes users follow a constant path, with small obstacles arising during the game, which can make it hard for players to advance and increase...

The Game Stop: Harvest Moon Skytree Village

The Game Stop: Harvest Moon Skytree Village

By Amelia Abraham and Cordy Wettstein January 24, 2018

Harvest Moon Skytree Village is a repetitive, unintuitive game. Players spawn as a young adult on a farm, after selecting their gender and preferred name, and are greeted by the Harvest Goddess, who explains...

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