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Entertainment

“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!” and So Do We, and So Should You! Here We Might Make You Laugh, Cry, Both; If Anything These Articles Are Sure to Brighten up Your Day

Universal vs. Disney

Universal vs. Disney

Alexa McClain, Journalist January 14, 2022

Typically over winter break, my parents like to gift all of us kids with a trip to DisneyLand/California Adventures. Well this year's trip looked a bit different. We were forced a different route because of precautions that Disney felt that they needed...

Don’t Look Up: Movie Review

Don’t Look Up: Movie Review

Caitlin Bailey, Journalist January 14, 2022

Don’t Look Up’s lack of subtlety has garnered the attention of many critics. While it seems a little too on the nose, it is perhaps necessary since society is so intent on ignoring what’s right in front of it. After all, how do you convince someone...

Adaptations That Work and Those That Failed…

Adaptations That Work and Those That Failed…

Remi McKim, Journalist January 10, 2022

Let's be honest, shall we? We all want our favorite book or series to be adapted into a movie. Following the casting process, watching the teaser trailer drop, the final trailer, before finally watching the movie or binging the show is overall a wonderful...

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Encanto Movie Recap & Review

Isabella Montoya, Journalist January 7, 2022

On November 24th, 2021, the animated film Encanto graced theaters around the world, and reached home streaming on December 24th, 2021. Over winter break, The kids I babysit would not stop talking about how good the movie was. Finally, I decided to see...

Wrapping Up the Holidays

Wrapping Up the Holidays

Makayla Bast, Journalist December 15, 2021

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially when you look under the sparkling Christmas tree and find a buffet of presents. All of the miscellaneous gifts sit under unique styles of wrapping, an array of paper, and a criminal amount...

His House: Film Review

His House: Film Review

Caitlin Bailey, Journalist December 15, 2021

I’ve never been much of a horror connoisseur--I hate being scared with a passion--but my friends are addicted to them. Over the weekend, one of my friends convinced me to watch a horror movie with her despite my usual skepticism. The premise of the...

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10 Interesting Movie Facts (Spoilers)

Benjamin Jensen, Columnist December 6, 2021

When we watch our favorite movies, we typically don’t notice small details shown to either foreshadow, or just add a level of originality and realism to the film. Here are 10 interesting facts about your favorite movies.    Shawshank Redemption.   At...

MARIAH CAREY HAS DEFROSTED!

MARIAH CAREY HAS DEFROSTED!

Kimi Matibag, Journalist November 9, 2021

It’s time to put the pumpkins and Spirit of Halloween decorations away because it is now November, and November means it’s officially Christmas season! Sure, Thanksgiving still has yet to pass by, but the power of Mariah Carey’s iconic All I Want...

What Does November 1st Change?

What Does November 1st Change?

Makayla Bast, Journalist November 5, 2021

The Halloween decorations have endured their dutiful term throughout the month of October. Now that Halloween passes with the conclusion of this month, November sets us up with a whole new multitude of expectations.   The scary fix of the year...

Country Thunder 2021

Country Thunder 2021

Ava Padelford, Co-Editor November 5, 2021

There is nothing more exciting than some good ole, loud, true country music, some good dancing, and being with your very best friends all at a country festival. This year’s Country Thunder has been delayed many times and took two years to happen, due...

Ranking Halloween Candies

Ranking Halloween Candies

Isabella Montoya, Journalist October 29, 2021

With Halloween right around the corner, the quest for the best candies has begun. Everyone has a favorite candy, and sometimes people bicker over which candy truly is the best. But let me make it really easy for you to decide, by ranking them.    Honorable...

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2021’s Up-and-Coming Artists

Molly Bomar, Co-Editor October 29, 2021

We all flip through the radio stations, looking for something new after hearing all the same artists and tunes on the dial. You might be bored with your Spotify playlist and are looking for something different.    Good news! Here are some...

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