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A 2025 Resolution: Time to switch from Goodreads to Fable

A 2025 Resolution: Time to switch from Goodreads to Fable

Claire O'Connor, Editor January 10, 2025

If you’re an avid reader, I’d be shocked if you hadn’t heard of Goodreads. For those who haven’t, Goodreads is a book tracking app where you can keep “Want to Read,” “Currently Reading”...

The "College Applications" tab of the widely encouraged and used program, SchooLinks.

Why College Prep Needs to Start Earlier

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board December 17, 2024

As time is eaten up between starting college applications and deadlines, the scramble to gather required material ensues. In this rush, the distinction between seniors who are wholly prepared and those...

The Importance of Fandom

The Importance of Fandom

Avery Ramsey, Editor December 17, 2024

Fan culture has every obsessive consumer in a chokehold. But is it really that much of a taboo to be a part of a fandom? Being part of a fandom automatically connects you to people who have something...

Columbia's Fall Undergraduate Career Fair welcome flyer.

A Glimpse into Life After Education: Columbia’s Undergraduate Career Fair

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor December 1, 2024

In terms of school issued fairs, high schoolers, especially our upperclassmen, would likely find themselves focused on college fairs since that is the next stepping stone in their realm of education.  However,...

How Many Movies Does It Take to Ruin a Franchise?

How Many Movies Does It Take to Ruin a Franchise?

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 26, 2024

Excitement around a returning movie franchise always rivals a debut film, but does that mean they are always better?  As film studios revive and add on to beloved classics, viewer satisfaction seems...

Social media has caused a sea of mirror image outfits. The pressure to be "on trend" has led to generic clothing choices that aren't true to the wearer's personality.

No, you don’t need to ask TikTok what winter coats we’re wearing this year

Claire O'Connor, Editor November 14, 2024

What sunglasses are we wearing this year? Girls, what backpacks are we buying? What’s the new trendy water bottle? What nail color are we all getting? All questions I see time and time again on TikTok...

Walking With Magical Creatures

Walking With Magical Creatures

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 8, 2024

Ever wanted to meet your favorite magical creatures? Well, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is an incredibly immersive, intricately detailed adventure filled with creatures of all abilities...

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Should Musicians Get Involved in Politics?

Avery Ramsey, Editor October 29, 2024

Endorsements are rolling in for both candidates Trump and Harris as the 2024 election draws closer. Some of the most influential of those come from the music industry, an entity that holds a strong sway...

@sabrinacarpenter on Instagram

Sabrina Carpenter’s Tour is a Shot of Espresso

Avery Ramsey, Editor October 24, 2024

Yes, I lost my voice after screaming “Espresso” with 15,000 people, and, yes, it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.  On Oct. 20, I had the privilege of seeing Sabrina Carpenter’s...

Ohio Senator JD Vance (R) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) shake hands before beginning the debate.

JD Vance won the vice presidential debate… by a little

Claire O'Connor, Editor October 5, 2024

Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) participated in the 90 minute vice presidential debate on Tuesday night. This debate was a big chance for Vance, a significantly unpopular...

"It Ends With Us" and the sequel "It Starts With Us".

Candid Colleen Hoover Controversy

Carly Hazen, Staff Reporter September 26, 2024

Whether you enjoy reading or not, there's a good chance you've heard of her. Especially since her most popular book, “It Ends With Us,” became a movie.  Colleen Hoover wrote her first book “Slammed”...

A classroom American flag.

Written Debates: Repeat Election

Claire O'Connor and Carly Hazen May 21, 2024

Election Day is approaching and the candidates (Donald Trump and Joe Biden) are a repeat of last election. Biden is currently in office, having won against Trump in 2020, while Trump beat Hillary Clinton...

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