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The NBA Trade Deadline Madness

Trent Nash, Staff Reporter February 21, 2025

The NBA trade deadline has been unthinkable since the Dallas Mavericks traded Superstar Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max Christie. This got the NBA trade...

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Middle Grade Series You Can’t Pass Up

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 18, 2025

Remember that series in middle school that consumed your life? It was one of those cornerstone series, the kind that hones and enhances your love for the reader's life. Yes, we’ve all been held in that...

“Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” Would be Perfect — if it Weren’t for Dolly Parton

“Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” Would be Perfect — if it Weren’t for Dolly Parton

Claire O'Connor, Editor February 16, 2025

After releasing “Short n’ Sweet,” an album of pop perfection, the former Disney star Sabrina Carpenter skyrocketed into fame after clawing her way through the music industry for almost a decade....

US v. Skrmetti: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

US v. Skrmetti: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor February 13, 2025

Over the past few years, states across the country have implemented laws limiting access to gender-affirming care for minors. In Virginia, the “Youth Health Protection Act” makes it illegal for any...

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is an understated, snarky, symbolic masterpiece

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance is an understated, snarky, symbolic masterpiece

Claire O'Connor, Editor February 11, 2025

After an incredibly successful year in music for Kendrick Lamar, highlighted by the Drake diss track “Not Like Us” which would go on to win five Grammys, Kendrick was offered the halftime performance...

What When Where Wildlife: Lifespans

What When Where Wildlife: Lifespans

Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

No two species of animals are exactly the same. Even animals in the same groups, such as felines or canines, differ in a variety of ways. One example of differences are the lifespans of different animals....

Lilly's Hot Takes: Belle is the best Disney Princess

Lilly’s Hot Takes: Belle is the best Disney Princess

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor February 9, 2025

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t been here before, my name is Lilly, and I love sharing my controversial opinions. Let’s jump in.   The hot take of the week? Belle is...

It’s a Terrible Time to be Transgender

It’s a Terrible Time to be Transgender

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor February 6, 2025

So, things are pretty bad. Donald Trump is president and he’s actually delivering on his campaign promises of attempting to end the so-called “transgender insanity.” Since the last time we spoke,...

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The Oscars Have a Type, it Needs to Change

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor February 6, 2025

Being a recipient of a best picture Oscar is one of the best accolades a filmmaker can win. If you are a winner of a best picture for a horror film, however, you are one of the most elite classes of filmmakers.—one...

Trump and His Tariffs: An Explanation

Trump and His Tariffs: An Explanation

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor February 5, 2025

The imposition of tariffs has been a vocal part of Trump’s "America First" vision regarding trade, seen in both his campaign and first two weeks in office. On the day of his inauguration, President Trump...

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