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Cover of “These Silent Woods” by Kimi Cunningham Grant, including a scenic view of an expanse of dark woods surrounding an isolated red house.

“These Silent Woods” by Kimi Cunningham Grant

Lily Harrison, News Editor March 8, 2023

I have always had a soft spot for thrillers that have an air of mystery as well. When I found “These Silent Woods," I had high expectations – and by the end of the book, every single one of them had...

Cover depicting an illustration of main character Circe, Witch of Aiaia, daughter of Sun Titan Helios.

“Circe” by Madeline Miller

Lily Harrison, News Editor March 8, 2023

Growing up, I always had a soft spot for “Percy Jackson” and the very well-known Greek Mythology that is widely spread, originating thousands of years ago. With this, when this book was recommended...

Rihanna performs at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show.

Rihanna’s special halftime guest

Emmett Leedy, Utility Editor March 8, 2023

After a long-awaited six years, Rihanna returns to the stage for Super Bowl 57 with a 13-minute ballad of her most famous songs. Starting off this performance, Rihanna stood on a levitating platform while...

The current Nintendo logo as shown at the Nintendo Direct.

The future of Nintendo

Lance Carlson, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

The new Nintendo Direct was just released, and with it, a lot of information for upcoming games and DLCs for popular Nintendo games.  The Nintendo Direct is something that fans look forward to every...

VHS cover of The Miner in a gas mask in “My Bloody Valentine.”

Articles for Horror: “My Bloody Valentine”

Autumn Castle, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

This article contains spoilers! Who was The Miner? Harry Warden, known as The Miner, was a fictional character and the antagonist of the Valentine's Day-themed horror film “My Bloody Valentine.” He...

Cali and Brianna compile a list of their top songs each month and go in depth with them.

Music of the Month: January

Brianna Nusom and Cali Rowe February 16, 2023

Happy January! We hope everyone had a solid start to the second semester and we are very excited to kick off this MOTM edition with tracks we’ve been obsessed with. As always, enjoy!       Cali’s...

Lisa Loring as Wednesday Addams on the set of “The Addams Family.”

Lisa Loring dead at 64

Emmett Leedy, Utility Editor February 8, 2023

Lisa Loring, born in Hawaii before moving to Los Angeles, was best known for acting as Wednesday Addams in the original TV series “The Addams Family.”  Loring started her acting career in 1964 at...

Patrick Bateman sitting like the sophisticated young man he was.

Articles for Horror: “American Psycho”

Autumn Castle, Staff Writer February 2, 2023
Plot summary of the 2000 movie “American Psycho.”
Leatherface doing what he does best: severing people.

Articles for Horror: “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”

Autumn Castle, Staff Writer February 2, 2023

SPOILER WARNING! GORE WARNING! Who was Leatherface? Leatherface was the main antagonist from “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” horror film series. He wore masks made of human skin from his murders....

Carol Anne in front of her family TV as she communicates with it.

Articles for Horror: “Poltergeist”

Autumn Castle, Staff Writer January 29, 2023

SPOILERS AHEAD! Who was Carol Anne Freeling?  Carol Anne Freeling was one of the main protagonists in the movie “Poltergeist.” She was a clairvoyant and had the power to hear, see, and communicate...

Bestselling and most recognizable cover of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.”

“Lord of the Flies” by William Golding

Lily Harrison, News Editor January 23, 2023

Most likely, you’ve already heard of the famous Penguin Publishing classic “Lord of the Flies,” written by William Golding. This is because so many times over, it has been assigned in hundreds of...

Cali and Brianna compile a list of their top songs each month and go in depth with them.

Music of the Month: December

Cali Rowe and Brianna Nusom January 11, 2023

Tis’ the season! For this month, we decided to write about holiday songs consisting of covers and original tracks from some of our favorite artists. We hope everyone has joyous and safe holidays! Enjoy...

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