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They Could Never Make Me Hate You, Kanye

Gus Reyna, Editor June 3, 2025

Kanye West, now professionally known as “Ye,” is one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. Before turning his attention to the political world, he was previously known for his beloved...

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Jane Austen

Imogene Warner, Writer June 2, 2025

Jane Austen is the author of some of the most famous books in history. Jane Austen's work is spectacular and classic, read by millions, being read in English classes, and the inspiration for dozens of...

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The Movie Scene: Twilight

Camila Perez Hernandez, Writer June 2, 2025

Twilight is a two-hour and 10-minute movie that follows the main character, Bella Swan, as she experiences her new environment surrounded by supernatural beings. The film starts with Bella moving from...

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Perry Farrell: Rev

Henry Webber, Writer June 2, 2025

Perry Farrell, credited with his unique sound and distinctive lyrics, was one of the main figures and founder behind the band Jane’s Addiction. Active in the music industry he has also featured in rock-focused...

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Is High School Really Like the Shows, Books, and Movies?

Ava Barnes, Editor May 30, 2025

We all grow up reading and watching coming-of-age movies and books and thinking to ourselves, “I can’t wait to do that when I’m in high school!” or, “Oh no, I hope that doesn’t happen to me...

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Lana Del Ray

Violet Siebert, Writer May 28, 2025

Lana Del Rey is a singer/songwriter who is known for mellow pop that explores romance, glamor, and American pop culture. Some of her most popular songs include "Summertime Sadness," "Young and Beautiful,"...

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Alvin and the Chipmunk: Chipwrecked

Kalen Lindsey, Writer May 28, 2025

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a movie about 3 chipmunks: Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, and 3 chipettes, and the “owner/father” is Dave. In this movie, they all go on a cruise ship on a family...

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The Beach Boys

Imogene Warner, Writer May 23, 2025

With worldwide hits, including "Good Vibrations” and “Surfin' USA,” you were not fully living in the '60s if you had not listened to the Beach Boys. Started as a family band of brothers living in...

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The Rise of Rave Culture

Mitchell Sherman, Editor May 23, 2025

A Brief History Rave culture began in the late ’80s to early ’90s with the rise of “house” music, short for warehouse music. Some sources suggest that raves might have become so popular because...

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Fearless by Lauren Roberts

Sophia Schlesser, Writer May 21, 2025

Fearless by Lauren Roberts takes place right after the second book, with Kitt asking Paedyn to marry him. Kitt wants to marry her because Ilya needs the resources from the surrounding kingdoms, and the...

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Ranking My Favorite Concerts: Part Two

Natalie Maciel, Writer May 21, 2025

Concerts have been fascinating to me since I was thirteen years old. They’re such once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and so memorable. I love everything about them, from the anticipation of the day, picking...

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Visions, Their Meanings, and Which One I’d Have

Nick Schiwegeraht, Writer May 15, 2025

In the wonderful world of Genshin Impact, each playable character has a vision, a device allowing them to harness different elemental powers. Geo, Cryo, Anemo, Dendro, Pyro, Hydro, and Electro all represent...

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