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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

In the last decade, Miley Cyrus has been a prominent figure within the entertainment industry, jumping from one genre to the next to develop a more mature sound and break away from her pre-established...

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

The Utah Monolith in Salt Lake City has captured the social media’s attention in November due to its origins and movements being unprecedent. But where did this mysterious object come from? Are the alien-conspiracies...

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

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...

 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

Beatrice Laus, also known as “Beabadoobee,” released her debut album “Fake It Flowers” on Oct. 16. Her career has been incredible to watch, accumulating 17 million monthly listeners at just 20...

Halloween Costumes From 2020 Culture

Halloween Costumes From 2020 Culture

Eve Murdick, Staffer October 30, 2020

Looking for unique costumes from 2020 culture? Then never fear, this list will help you as Halloween nears. Whether you’re aggressively digging through the depths of Amazon, the Dark Web (the second...

Ever since the 900’s, Halloween has been a holiday filled with superstitions and linked to death. Since then, it has developed a rich history and developed into a wonderful day of self-expression and carved out pumpkins.

Halloween: A History

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor October 29, 2020

We know Halloween as a celebration to carve pumpkins, give out yummy treats, and dress up as our favorite pop culture characters. In reality, the annual charade of gorging on candy was not the original...

Netflix original movie follows the life of Enola Holmes on a search for her mother. The new mystery quickly claimed a spot on the Netflix Top 10 within the first few days of its release.

The new Holmes solves a case of her own

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor October 22, 2020

New Netflix original movie, “Enola Holmes,” was released on Sept. 23, and within its first week it quickly became a major success for the streaming platform and was found to be enjoyable...

Netflix is known for pumping out hours of content and creating new originals quite frequently, so cuts to shows with lower ratings or less viewership happen annually.

Netflix cancels many original series

Gaby Jones, Culture Editor September 22, 2020

Multiple shows have recently been cancelled by the popular streaming service, Netflix. The startup dates for filming secondary seasons of these shows were unbeknownst to the viewers and many seemed to...

Salena & Sam's Cooking Show: Avocado Toast and Whipped Coffee

Salena & Sam’s Cooking Show: Avocado Toast and Whipped Coffee

Salena Kahassai and Samantha Macuare September 21, 2020

Salena and Sam's Cooking Show will be going around the world and diving into different cultures. Our first episode is on avocado toast and whipped coffee, two trendy foods at the moment.

Every theme park in the Tampa and Orlando areas have reopened after being closed due to the Coronavirus. Although the amount of cases has risen, so have stakes for the parks.

Theme Parks Reopening in Tampa and Orlando

Eve Murdick, Staffer September 18, 2020

Every theme park in the Tampa and Orlando areas have reopened after being closed due to the Coronavirus. Although the amount of cases has risen, so have stakes for the parks. The stakes are at large...

The direction that horror and suspense directors are taking film poses important ethical dilemmas, and how it's received by fans can only be seen as disturbing.

The Blurred Lines of Artistic Expression and Violence

Julia Wolfe, Opinions Editor September 17, 2020

Many friends of mine love the thrill of a good suspenseful show. They relish the feeling of anxiety and unease, wondering, “What will happen next?” I decided I would dive into the world of suspense...

During quarantine, people should take advantage of the opportunity to try out new looks. People have posted videos on social media of themselves cutting and dying their hair. Coronavirus has offered an opportunity to try new things without the pressure of seeing all your peers the next day.

Grab those scissors and get to work

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager May 28, 2020

Recently on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, people have been uploading videos of themselves dying and cutting their hair, trying out new makeup looks, and changing up their clothing styles...

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