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Role Model

Emma Sandoval October 2, 2025

Image link From making music in his college dorm room to writing an album about his breakup with Emma Chamberlain, Role Model is one of America's most up-and-coming singer/songwriters. With his...

D4vd: From Teenage Sensation to Suspected Murderer

Kaia Uhl October 2, 2025

Link to image David Anthony Burke, better known as d4vd, was born on March 28, 2005. He began making music at the age of 17. Before d4vd’s music career set off, he was an online gamer. Oftentimes,...

50 Years of Jaws

Macy Marshall October 2, 2025

Link to Image Nothing can compare to the thrilling 1975 blockbuster, Jaws. Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Jaws is considered one of the most famous and successful movies in today’s...

The Importance of the Story: The Handmaid’s Tale

Violet Siebert October 1, 2025

Link to Photo   The Handmaid's Tale was an original book series written by Margret Atwood. It was made into a television series in 2017 and just recently came out with its final 6th season. The...

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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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