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Singer Taylor Swift disappoints listeners with release of new song, ME! The song failed to reach the top of the charts, obviously because of its repetitive lyrics and childish themes.

New single by Taylor Swift fails in all areas

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager May 24, 2019

Taylor Swift released a new song on April 26 called “ME!,” featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco. The song was disappointing, especially given the number of hit songs that Swift has released...

March for Our Lives participants of all ages continue to rally for gun control laws across the U.S. as more bills are proposed regarding the 2nd amendment. The movement was sparked by the Parkland High School shooting in Feb. 2018.

Arming teachers suggests more potential harm than good

Ariana Cimino, Opinions Editor May 23, 2019

Gun control never seems to be an easy topic to approach. Between polarization of political parties and the occurrence of mass shootings, only disastrous events seem to breach the wall placed in front...

Diamandis performs at a live concert in 2012, during the middle of her Electra Heart era. Since the release of Electra Heart in 2012, Diamandis has released two more albums, titled Froot and Love + Fear.

Marina Diamandis releases new banger-filled album

Ariana Cimino, Opinions/Expressions Editor May 17, 2019

  Picture this: Way back in the olden days of 2014, a 10-year-old jams along to Marina and the Diamonds’ album “Electra Heart” in her bedroom, although she is perhaps too young to understand...

Fairs and carnivals are seen as similar, but there are some major differences. The Christ the King Carnival was in April, and the Florida State Fair in February.

State Fair surpasses carnival

Michelle Ricones-Rodriguez, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

The annual Christ the King Carnival was April 25-28, and a good number of people went to it. However fun it was, though, there are some drawbacks that need to be discussed. With these specific drawbacks...

Kim Kardashian speaks at Davis Jones in Sydney, Australia. Kim Kardashian publicly announced her decision to become a lawyer on Instagram April 15.

Socialite abuses privilege to become lawyer

Michelle Ricones-Rodriguez, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

Kim Kardashian has announced that she is currently studying in hopes of becoming a lawyer, and the internet has been very vocal about it. Some view her efforts as a joke and mock the star online, while...

Making messes

Making messes

May 8, 2019

  Efficiency. When kids who lived less than two miles from their schools weren’t allowed on school buses anymore, it was for efficiency. We changed our school schedules – sacrificing instruction...

Elon Musk creates rap about Harmabe the late Gorilla. He created this rap for 2019 April Fools.

Elon Musk releases senseless rap song

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer May 6, 2019

As everyone knows, Elon Musk is the intelligent man behind SpaceX and Tesla. He has made his appearance online a lot recently, such as in the “Meme Review” hosted by PewDiePie.   For April...

Recent school shootings have sparked protest among teachers, students and citizens such as the March for Our Lives movement.

Americans must remember lives lost in Columbine shooting

Ariana Cimino, Opinions Editor May 4, 2019

April 20, 1999: 12 students and one teacher dead. The Columbine shooting has undoubtedly gone down as one of the worst – and most infamous – school shootings in history.   As it nears...

Advanced placement exams begin on May 6, and exam week will be from May 28-31 for all subjects.

Survive exam season

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor April 30, 2019

Guide to making it through finals The worst time of the year has come, filled with review packets, anxious students and a major time crunch. The only thing that can make it even worse is not knowing...

For their song “Say Yeah!,” Stanley began by pumping up the audience and teaching them the words, so that everyone would sing along as the words flashed on the screen.  KISS gave an unforgettable performance at their concert and lived up to the expectations of both their performance quality and sound.

KISS brings final tour to Tampa

Addie Robey, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

Popular ‘80s rock band KISS brought their 2019 End of the Road Tour to Amalie Arena in Tampa April 11.   This is the band’s final tour. They announced they were touring globally in 2018, and...

Tim Burton directs the remake of Dumbo which features feel-good moments and is family-friendly. The film featured an elephant named Dumbo which used a feather that helped him become courageous throughout the movie.

‘Dumbo’ remake turns out successfully

Nicole Prus, Online Editor April 24, 2019

The original “Dumbo” film was made in 1941 and still today is admired by many Disney fanatics. Recently Disney released a live-action version of the beloved classic, “Dumbo,” directed by Tim...

Jordan Peeles Us is a new, fresh take on the horror genre. Its suspense and subtle comedy added to the effect, making it a very enjoyable movie.

‘Us’ brings originality to horror genre

Thompson Draper, Web Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2019

Jordan Peele’s “Us” took a new approach that breathed fresh air into the horror genre.   To me, the horror genre has always lacked creativity. Once one new idea is made, it seems that many...

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