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By Braeden Gourley “Repetition helps it stick,” said every teacher ever.  During my read of the epistolary novel Dracula, I couldn’t help but feel bothered. Why is this? Because in all the nooks and crannies of this book, I discovered a familiar term for a scenic view: picturesque. It’s harmless on its own, sure, but…

By Mia Hanuska *This article discusses serious topics such as Nazism, sexual harassment, grooming, and physical abuse. If you or anyone you know is dealing with these issues, please call 800-799-7233* I hear a lot of people always talking about the harms of cancel culture: the cyberbullying, the walking on eggshells, the ruining of careers.…

By Mia Hanuska

By Emi Gruender  Push past the beaded curtain and fan away the heavy cloud of incense, dear skeptic. Sit down before my crystal ball and smell the strange earthy smell emanating from the humidifier tucked in the far corner. And when I offer you a stack of tarot cards in one hand, and only my…

By Madeline Tanaka In school hallways and online spaces alike, the phrase “theater kid” often carries a certain stereotype: loud, overly obnoxious, and maybe just a little out of touch with reality. It’s a label that’s easy to joke about—and even easier to dismiss. But beneath the surface-level assumptions lies a community built on discipline,…

By Cambria Kelly and Rosie Lu Dead Poets Society presents itself as an inspiring story about individuality, courage, and the pursuit of passion within a rigid, tradition-bound environment. Set in the conservative halls of Welton Academy, the film follows a group of students whose lives are altered by their unconventional English teacher, Mr. Keating. While…

By Averi Halbert After having various people tell me to watch Ted Lasso, I have concluded that I have chosen my company wisely. Not only is it such an adorable and wholesome show, but it’s so beautiful as a whole. A strange way to describe a show, I know, and keep in mind I’m only…

By Logan Mendelson On March 18th, the long-awaited trailer for Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, dropped online to record-breaking view counts. Spider-Man has always been in contention for the most beloved fictional character of all time, but even in recent years, his popularity has skyrocketed. It’s nothing crazy to say I…

By Mira Nayak When people ask me my favorite movie, I answer with my favorite director. Director and screenwriter Edgar Wright has produced the movies that make me love movies, opening up a world of color, sound, and comedy. Through Edgar Wright’s films, you can tell the cast is having the time of their lives,…

By Lucky Felder On April 2nd, the highly anticipated third season of XO, Kitty was finally released. A spinoff of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movies, it’s popular among lovers of cringeworthy romcom shows. With so much time to wait for the new chapter, and so many untied plot points, fans…