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The band is back: New Boygenius album does not disappoint

The band is back: New Boygenius album does not disappoint

By Annabelle Julien, Managing Editor April 24, 2023

 The biggest thing happening in indie alternative music right now is the return of the band Boygenius. For those who have been living under a rock, Boygenius is a female trio of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers...

Shift to AI technology poses threat to education and employment

Shift to AI technology poses threat to education and employment

By Editorial Board April 13, 2023

As a society, we regularly encounter artificial intelligence applications that make our lives simpler, such as self-driving cars, navigational systems, and autocorrect. However, with advances in AI technology,...

Protect your phone and the environment

Protect your phone and the environment

By Hayley Zalewski, Staff Reporter April 13, 2023

Cheaply-made plastic products, such as phone cases, are continuously being mass-produced and replaced in our modern society. Because of this, the search for carbon-neutral brands is essential. My pursuit...

Rokicki’s aviation career takes off: Senior is second in family to acquire pilot license

Rokicki’s aviation career takes off: Senior is second in family to acquire pilot license

By Grace Cueter and Christina Shea April 13, 2023

When he obtained his pilot’s license on Feb. 18, senior Ethan Rockicki’s lifelong dream of becoming a pilot took to soar. Starting the process at the age of 16, Ethan Rokicki worked for two years,...

“Quantumania” is a colossal disappointment

“Quantumania” is a colossal disappointment

By Maggie Dunn, Staff Reporter April 13, 2023

If you are looking for a fast-paced superhero movie, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” might be worth checking out, but only if you can overlook its numerous flaws. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”...

Norsemen Tide shows their pride

Norsemen Tide shows their pride

By Isabella Boedeker and Mia Schultz April 11, 2023

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A POLISHED DIAMOND |  The new turf is a major change for both players and coaches. JV softball head coach Amy Zaranek Gaidis is looking forward to the consistency and cleanliness that the fresh turf will bring. “I loved our dirt field and that is where we played on when I was here, but I think the turf will be a nice upgrade,” Zaranek said.

Home turf advantage

By Madi Lucido and Allie Mattes April 11, 2023

Sloshing through muddy grass while tracking a ball overhead, leaving the field with dirt-stained jerseys, and feeling the disappointment of a rain delay is no longer an issue for the baseball and softball...

Time in tutorial

Time in tutorial

By Kaitlyn Barr and Bella Yoakam April 5, 2023

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M83’s new album is a total “Fantasy”

M83’s new album is a total “Fantasy”

By Wren Cueter, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

“This is going to be my album of the year, isn't it?” were the first words out of my mouth when I finished M83’s latest album, “Fantasy.” The French neo-shoegaze band has been headed by front...

NO “I” IN TEAM | While Magic: The Gathering is a competitive game played against opponents, English teacher Paul Golm believes that the underlying teamwork is what makes the game. “Its more about learning the game and realizing that magic is about helping other people learn to play because it is a very complex game,” Golm said.

Trading in phones for cards: Golm’s Magic kits bring new entertainment to tutorial

By Elly Meteer and Mia Stephanoff April 5, 2023

In order to promote collaboration and broaden thinking within the classroom, English teacher Paul Golm applied in February to receive Magic: The Gathering boxes from the organization MagiKids, which is...

DRAWN TO THE ART | Viewing art from a detailed perspective is something the director of education for the DIA Jason Gillespie values most about contemporary art. In his program, Gillespie analyzed art from a selection of paintings from the DIA to show identity, power and representation in the art. “You think about the beautiful artwork that was created in the 17th and 1800s by enslaved African Americans in the South,” Gillespie said. “How could somebody living in those conditions create art? Thats power within. Its helpful to have this understanding of artwork and think about the power within a person.”

Exploring diversity in art: Diversity Club hosts third annual IDEA Week

By Ella McCarthy, Wren Cueter, and Sasha Poradun April 5, 2023

Students navigated how identity, power, and representation are used in art, film, and American pop music through time at Diversity Club’s third annual IDEA Week. School Social Worker Lauren Klein believes...

One call away: How Duolingo changed my perspective on languages

One call away: How Duolingo changed my perspective on languages

By Gianna Roux, Staff Reporter March 23, 2023

When my mom was seven years old, her family immigrated from Naples, Italy to a small town just outside of New York City. Every summer since I can remember, my family and I take the ten hour road trip to...

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