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A Return to The Hunger Games: Are You Coming To The Tree?

A Return to “The Hunger Games”: Are You Coming To The Tree?

Avery Ramsey, Intern November 17, 2023

The long awaited prequel to “The Hunger Games” is close to arrival. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” comes out in theaters Nov. 17, 2023. The PG-13 picture, directed and produced...

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8 Years Later: The FNaF Movie Hits the Big Screen

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor October 27, 2023

It’s finally here. The much anticipated FNaF film hits theaters today after eight years since its initial announcement.  Let’s take a step back for a second, you may be wondering, “What is FNaF?” Well,...

Mental health apps: Finch edition

Mental health apps: Finch edition

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor May 24, 2023

For the past week, I have been using Finch to see whether or not it is worth your time.  What is Finch? Finch is a self care widget pet that helps to support various mental health struggles. From anxiety...

Everything, Everywhere All at the Oscars

Everything, Everywhere All at the Oscars

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor March 24, 2023

The Oscars have come back once again to present the best films of the year, from show-stopping sequels such as “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” to great original films...

Most anticipated films of 2023

Most anticipated films of 2023

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor February 6, 2023

New year, new movies! As we transition from 2022 to 2023, we have much to expect in the world of film. From sequels such as “Dune: Part Two” and “Fast X,” to brand new creations such as “Renfield”...

Gen Z students use social media increasingly, including during class

Social Media: a Step-by-Step Breakdown

Evan Schoonmaker, Staff Reporter February 1, 2023

Since the first social media sites came out in the 90’s, people have argued whether or not social media is good or bad. How does social media impact our mental health? How does social media change based...

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Sequel or another installation?

Sophia Serice , Reviews & A&E Editor January 20, 2023

After the 2019 hit release of “Knives Out,” director Rian Johnson has created a new story in the Benoit Blanc universe. This new installment has none of the original actors from the first movie apart...

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A gripping mystery: a review of ‘Knives Out’

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor January 20, 2023

 Because of the recent release of “Glass Onion,” I’m going to be taking a look back to the original Benoit Blanc mystery, “Knives Out.” “Knives Out,” released in 2019, stars a full A-list...

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Holiday book gift guide

Sarah Kelly, Feature Editor December 23, 2022

Photo and story layout by MacKenzie Bunn “Winter is coming,” as many Game of Thrones fans would say, and so are the holidays. With the changing weather and flakes of snow in the air comes the rush...

Watching the Hallmark Christmas movie for the first time.

Girl who’s never watched a Hallmark movie gives her honest review

Faith Casey, Editor December 14, 2022

Infamous for predictability, yet loved across America, Hallmark Christmas movies are a classic during the holiday season. Owned by Hallmark Cards, Inc., the Hallmark Channel is a 24-hour cable service...

Lincoln album review

Lincoln album review

Kylie Odom, Staff Reporter December 14, 2022

While “They Might Be Giants,” or TMBG, first album of the same name did well by selling more than 100,000 records, their album Lincoln sold double that. The album was at 89 on the Billboard Top...

They Might Be Giants album review

They Might Be Giants album review

Kylie Odom, Staff Reporter December 14, 2022

You may be familiar with “Istanbul not Constantinople” and even the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” theme song, but what do they have in common? They're both from the band “They Might Be Giants”. “They...

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