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 Faculty Women were dancing to “Double Dutch Bus.” The women seemed to have big smiles and looked to be enjoying themselves. This dance is popular on tik toc right now.

Fine Arts: Faculty Showcase

Hannah Zambrano April 21, 2026

The Faculty Showcase was the closing of the Fine Arts Festival, with many acts from retired teachers to dance numbers.  The beginning of the show started with a band that included retired teachers with...

The album cover for “icon.” The cover is meant to show self-reflection and maturity. “icon” is expected to explore Faiyaz’s journey in balancing authenticity with how the world perceives” said Kyle Denis, a writer for "Billboard".

Brent Faiyaz Album Review

Hannah Zambrano March 24, 2026

Brent Faiyaz released his new album, "Icon", February 16, 2026. Faiyaz quickly reached number one on the Billboard Top 100 Albums charts, making this his second chart-topping album after his previous album...

The front cover of the HBO max tv show “The Pitt.”

“The Pitt” Show Review

Olivia Beguin March 23, 2026

Medical dramas have been a staple of television for decades, but few manage to capture the relentless intensity of an emergency room quite like “The Pitt.” The first season of the HBO Max series...

Characters Noah and Allie are seen walking together in one of the many cover photos for "The Notebook."

“The Notebook” Movie Review

Dixie Smick March 23, 2026

“The Notebook” is a movie about love, loss, and decisions. It starts with an older man reading to his wife in the hospital who has dementia. I love how it all ties the whole thing together and...

The cover of the second volume of Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp, Illustrated by Javier Rodriguez.

A Closer Look at Martian Manhunter

Lillian Clayton March 20, 2026

The best part about reading is that it isn’t relaxing. If the story is good, you will feel stressed or nervous the entire time. That’s how it feels to read any comic in the Absolute Universe...

Juniors Mickey Tobias and Nora Poggi soaking up that much desired sunshine after endless weeks of cloudy and cold weather.

How Sunshine Equals Student Success

Olivia Beguin March 19, 2026

What if your bad grade last week wasn’t just about studying, but about the sky?  On bright, sunny mornings, classrooms seem to buzz with energy. Students participate more, laugh louder and power...

This is the acoustic album cover for Zack Bryans album “With Heaven on Top” The original version has trees in the background. Both have unique styles.

Album Review: “With Heaven on Top”

Dixie Smick February 13, 2026

“With Heaven on Top” Zach Bryan’s new album was released January 12, and in the first week it had over 134,000 equivalent album units. This album has been debuted number one on the country...

A phone with a classroom in the background being crossed out by a large red circle with a red line through it.

No Phone, No Problem?

Brody Pagakis December 16, 2025

Are phones becoming a severe issue in education? Technology has advanced schooling in many ways over the years, making it easier for students to cheat on tests and assignments, and it is starting to become...

A look at some options to a wide variety of Mexican food that is provided.

GDL Mexican Restaurant Review

Angel Munoz and Connor Gray December 16, 2025

With a pleasant atmosphere and delightful food, GDL is the place to be when you’re in the mood for some Mexican.   GDL is located at 903 East Norris Drive and is open from 11 am to 9 pm...

Shown is the main cover image of the movie "Coach Carter".

“Coach Carter” Movie Review

Brody Pagakis December 16, 2025

"Discipline, Determination, and the Real Cost of Winning": Have you ever heard that quote before? If your answer is yes that you have probably watched one of the best basketball movies of all time, "Coach...

Four lockers, four personalities

What Your Locker Says About You

Aubrey Sullivan December 12, 2025

Think your locker is “just a locker”? Nope. It’s your personality with a door on it. Students all have differences when it comes to their lockers. Some keep their locker clean, others, not so much....

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