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Pie chart of the most played games at school.

What Games Are Students Playing?

Gavin Hicks, Contributing Writer ’26 March 10, 2025

Take a look around the cafeteria, and you’ll see plenty of students playing on their phones (myself included). If you don’t notice it, it is likely because you are playing a game yourself. Lately,...

Are We Paying Attention?

Pauline Tsui, Editor in Chief’25 March 5, 2025

We live in an era of endless distractions. With news breaking every second, social media feeds refreshing constantly, and information bombarding us from all directions, it's easier than ever to tune out....

Banner for Spring Training 2025 taking place in Florida and Arizona.

The Early Swing: A Look into Preseason Baseball

Karley Kurz, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

As the 2025 Major League Baseball season prepares to go into full swing this March, spring training is in full force, giving players a chance to fine-tune their skills and adjust to new innovations shaping...

Luka Dončić greeting his former teammate, Kyrie Irving before facing each other for the first time since the trade.

A Crazy, History-Altering Trade Deadline

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

The sports world—especially the NBA—was shaken by a trade deadline like no other. With 21 trades going on in the last week before the NBA trade deadline and 17 in the last two days, there is a lot...

Girls Basketball Reaches New Heights

Shayna Pallarino, Editorial Staff ’27 March 5, 2025

Although the basketball season has ended, the girls had an extraordinary season. Their success began in December when they won the Holiday Tournament, setting the stage for an incredible 2025 season. Some...

Fan displaying "NCAA END NIL" sign at Seton Hall college basketball game

Are NIL Deals Ruining College Sports?

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

Now one might be thinking, what exactly is the NIL? Well, the acronym NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness, a school policy that allows college athletes to profit from advertisements, memorabilia,...

Captain America: Brave New World Poster

The Newest Captain America, Whether You Like It or Not.

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a new hero now wields the shield—Sam Wilson. Captain America: Brave New World hit theaters on February 14th, 2025, making it a perfect Valentine’s date night movie....

Yellowjackets is back(-stabbing) with yet another season of delicious suspense.

Yellowjackets Season Three: The Hunt for Redemption

Skylar Brown, Editorial Staff ’25 March 5, 2025

Since its debut in 2021, Yellowjackets has captivated audiences with its unique blend of psychological drama, survival horror, and mystery. However, the show is more than just a thriller; it’s an autopsy...

The winners for Best Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin), and Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldana) in the Oscars 2025.

Oscars 2025: A Night of Surprises, Controversies, and Record-Breaking Wins

Isabella Brusco, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

This year’s Oscars were full of surprises, emotional speeches, rising stars, and controversial moments, confirming its reputation as Hollywood’s biggest celebration of film. Since its inception in...

Cobra Kai Logo

Does Cobra Kai Truly Never Die?

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

It's true—the legacy of Cobra Kai never dies. But the show, in fact, does. Netflix's original series, Cobra Kai, aired its third and final part of season six on February 13th, 2025. A spin-off of the...

"The Breakfast Club", one of the most popular teen movies of the 1980s.

High School Movies: A Real Escape for Every Generation

Isabella Brusco, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

In the 1980s and 1990s, high school movies were all the rage. Fun, relatable, romantic, and sometimes sad films centered around teens have become some of the most iconic and critically acclaimed films...

Cracking Down on High Egg Prices: Avian Bird Flu

Karley Kurz, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

Eggs are a staple in the diets of thousands of people around the world, but when prices skyrocket, they become nearly unaffordable. According to USAToday, in 2004, eggs cost about $1.20 a dozen; in 2014,...

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