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January 20Staff tries different flavored popcorns
January 19Donald Trump Impeached a Second Time
January 14Toxic Masculinity In Pop Culture
January 13Which Backyardigan are you?
January 12The Decline of Award Shows
January 11MF DOOM, rapper with intricate rhymes, dead at 49

Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin team up to journey to imaginary places in their backyard. The show The Backyardigans aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2013.

Which Backyardigan are you?

Hyatt Criser, Staffer
January 13, 2021

As the 2021 award season approaches, viewership is expected to continue tanking. Here is a list of reasons why award shows have had an overall decline within the last few decades.

The Decline of Award Shows

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
January 12, 2021

Netflix releases, “Grand Army” and simultaneously attempts to convey the constant struggles of a diverse group of New York teens. The show quickly sparked conversations about activism within their young audience.

‘Grand Army’ fumbles to wholeheartedly express social issues

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
January 5, 2021

Daily environmental impacts have become more progressive. This holiday season, learn about your carbon foot-print and way you can help the environment.

The Christmas Tree Debate

Eve Murdick, Staffer
December 18, 2020

Step 9: Bake for 9-10 minutes, then let cool before eating.

Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies: A Recipe for the Perfect Holiday Treat

Rowan O'Flanagan, Staffer
December 17, 2020

The holiday season is upon us, and girl in red’s new song, “two queens in a king size bed” embodies the Christmas spirit. The song was released on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Song of the week: “two queens in a king sized bed”

Jessie Larrinaga, Managing Editor
December 16, 2020

For the first six years of my life, warm scents of sauerkraut, potato, onion, beets and sausage filled every inch of my kitchen and drifted to every corner of my house Christmas night.

Presents and pierogis

Ava Nelson, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2020

With the release of “Plastic Hearts” Miley Cyrus explores new genres. On the night of its debut, “Plastic Hearts” unsurprisingly reached the number 1 position on the iTunes charts.

“Plastic Hearts” signifies Miley Cyrus’ rock capabilities

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor
December 14, 2020

The Utah Monolith, a three-sided, metal structure seven and a half feet high, was originally found in Utah in November. It moved to Romania, then Calif., and then to Britain. Its origins and purposes are still not truly known.

Mystery Monolith

Eve Murdick, Staffer
December 8, 2020

As we approach colder weather in Florida, most Floridians just wear a set of sweatshirts and sweatpants. Since we don’t usually have nice and chilly weather, it is harder to upkeep a collection of warmer clothes. Here are some fun ways to incorporate style into your outfit with some clothes you may already have.

How to style fall outfits

Lauren Azevedo, Social Media Manager
November 20, 2020

Bea Laus, alternative singer who grew exponentially on TikTok, just released her debut album. Her skills as an artist are refining, and this album is her best work yet.

‘Fake It Flowers’ fills hearts with nostalgia

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2020

Halloween Costumes From 2020 Culture

Halloween Costumes From 2020 Culture

Eve Murdick, Staffer
October 30, 2020

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