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Read further to find a review of the famous Jane Austens Northanger Abbey.

Classics Reviewed: Northanger Abbey

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor May 3, 2023

The idea of the British Regency Era to the modern reader does not often bring up images of haunted halls, secret passages and wicked schemers, but at the time, these gothic themes were by far the biggest...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie released April 5th of this year!

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jumps Into Theaters

Eric Hofer, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

On April 5th of this year, Illumination Studios released The Super Mario Bros. Movie to mass success, garnering over $377 million globally on its opening weekend. Despite its success in the box office,...

Logo of Casa Amigos.

Casa Amigos: Reviewed

Eric Hofer, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

Casa Amigos opened their doors in Mound on January 30th, 2023, where beloved local restaurant Scotty B’s once operated until late 2022. The new restaurant was met with a warm reception, the official...

The Pogues and Kooks are back for a 3rd season, where will the hunt for gold take them?

Outer Bank Season 3: Reviewed

Lucy Ketcham, Visuals Editor March 6, 2023

Warning: Contains Spoilers Season Three of “Outer Banks” premiered February 23, 2023, on Netflix. This season came with new characters, plenty of adventure and some old characters seen in a new...

Interested in books involving pirates and adventure? Well, then Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson might be perfect for you!

Classics Reviewed: Treasure Island

Joseph Mariani, Opinions Editor February 28, 2023

Just the name of “Treasure Island” conjures images of pirates, mysterious islands, talking parrots and an absurd amount of gold doubloons. Written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1883,...

Look below to read a review of Hunter S. Thompsons Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Book Review: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Luke Wendling, Staff Reporter February 27, 2023

“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” by Hunter Thompson is a cult classic short novel about the experiences of a traveling journalist, Raoul Duke and his unnamed attorney in the Mojave Desert. Duke and...

Taylor Swifts new album Midnights.

Taylor Swift Releases New Album, “Midnights”

Summer Beatty, Features Editor October 31, 2022

Taylor Swift is one of the most popular artists around today. She is known for a number of popular songs such as: “Love Story”, “Bad Blood”, “Blank Space”, “You Belong With Me” and more....

2022 Summer Snack Ideas

2022 Summer Snack Ideas

Sydney Govrik, Copy Editor May 19, 2022

Summer is here! That means lake days, bonfires, tournaments, work, hanging out with family and friends and an overload of vitamin D. It is necessary to stay fueled in order to keep performance levels high....

Graphic novel and television cross-over collage.

Heartstopper – The New Netflix Series Garnering Attention from Viewers

Olivia Fegers, Staff Reporter May 6, 2022

If you have been anywhere near Netflix recently, then you have more than likely heard about the new television show Hearstopper based on the hit graphic novel series written by Alice Oseman. The teen drama...

Only Murders in the Building has become one of Hulus most popular original series; read further to learn more about its intriguing, fast-paced story.

Only Murders in the Building: Reviewed

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 20, 2022

(No spoilers) Only Murders in the Building is a Hulu original series that describes three strangers befriending one another as they create a true crime podcast about the murder they are investigating...

The Great Gatsby is one of the most well-known novels written by author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Classics Reviewed: The Great Gatsby

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

The book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is so well known in our culture that it immediately evokes images of wild parties, opulent mansions, and the roaring 20s itself. It is so famous, in fact,...

Uncharted (2022) released in theaters on February 18, 2022.

Uncharted Undignified

Brielle Knapp, Features Editor March 15, 2022

The movie adaptation of the best selling video game series Uncharted, made by Naughty Dog, was released in theaters on Feb. 18, 2022. Uncharted was highly anticipated by fans when word came out about its...

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