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Taylor Swift released her new album on Oct. 27. The album included five vault tracks, elaborating further on the singer/songwriter’s emotions during the time of the original album release. 

  

  

  

  

 

Another Taylor Swift Album? Nine Reasons to Listen to 1989 (Taylor’s Version)

Stella Griggs, Staffer November 6, 2023

Taylor Swift, the music industry's newest billionaire, re-released one of her most popular albums on Oct. 27 and now wholly owns her first pop album, 1989. For some background information, Taylor attempted...

The Hunger Games prequel- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes- is hitting the box office this month, and Olivia Rodrigo just dropped the chilling lead single for the soundtrack, Cant Catch Me Now. Read more for an in-depth analysis of the lyrics and how they connect to the upcoming film and original trilogy!

Olivia Rodrigo “Can’t Catch Me Now” Review

Amelia Knust, Opinions Editor November 6, 2023

Spoilers for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes!   As someone who is both a big music nerd and an even bigger Hunger Games nerd, I was ecstatic when I heard that Olivia Rodrigo...

Located in Hyde Park, Sesame is a new bagel shop with many different flavors and menu options. This restaurant is a casual breakfast and lunch dining experience.

Sesame: New Breakfast Location

November 1, 2023

The new breakfast shop named Sesame opened in Hyde Park at the beginning of October. Sesame is a bagel shop that serves freshly made bagels from Long Island. The menu is vast and very diverse, with unique...

Celebrities as the Kardashians and Hailey Bieber often rule Halloween and the costumes trends. This year, 5 costumes ruled social media after Halloween, and here is some insight behind them bellow.

Rating the Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2023

Luka Vaicekauskas, Publications Editor In Chief October 31, 2023

Rating the Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2023   With social media posts overfilled with Halloween content but the pumpkin spice season coming to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on the...

The first leg of the Eras came to a close but Taylor swift kept the excitement going. The release of “The Eras Tour: The Movie” was an unexpected way the fans got to see the tour once again.
Photo: @taylorswift on Instagram

Eras Tour Movie Review

Giada Moralejo, Online Managing Editor In Chief October 30, 2023

As the highly popular Eras Tour comes to a pause with the end of the first leg of the U.S. tour, Taylor Swift announced on Aug. 31 that she would be releasing “The Eras Tour: The Movie” on Oct. 13. Without...

If youre looking for a new Halloween movie to watch this year, the Haunted Mansion is a great choice. Its kid-friendly and has comedy and jump scares. This movie is available on Disney +, Vudu, and Amazon Prime.

Haunted Mansion Movie Review

Sienna Harrison October 30, 2023

The Haunted Mansion was released on July 28, 2023. You can watch this movie on Disney+, Vudu, and Amazon Prime. This is a horror/fantasy film and is PG-13. Although this is a horror film, there is some...

Troye Sivan’s third studio album, Something To Give Each Other, was just released this past month and has been blowing up online for all the right reasons. Read more to see a track-by-track analysis of each song and recommendations based on genre, lyrical content, and production!

Something To Give Each Other: An Album Review

Amelia Knust, Opinions Editor October 26, 2023

When discussing the trials and tribulations of love, many artists may stick to sharing compelling but straightforward stories of finding or losing partners. However, with Troye Sivan's 3rd album, Something...

With homecoming approaching, make sure you get your reservations in for you and your group. These are my recommendations for a night high schoolers look forward to.  

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Homecoming Dinner Ideas

Luka Vaicekauskas, Publications Editor In Chief October 20, 2023

With homecoming approaching in December, corsages and bouttieners must be ordered, transportation arranged, and dinner reserved. A school tradition that has evolved into a few months of planning surely...

Halloween is on the
horizon which means its the perfect
time for horror movies. The 80s
were known for their slasher films
and the suspenseful music.

Review of Best 80s Horror Movies

Vera Agne, Staffer October 19, 2023

The 80s were known for their iconic forms of entertainment like music and movies. Since Halloween is approaching up, I’d like to discuss some of the best rated 80s horror movies. “The Shining”...

The Jonas Brothers, a band of brothers who have won countless awards for their five albums, perform in Tampa, Fla. On Oct. 12. The near sold-out show was one of the many stops along their Five Albums, One Night World Tour. Scroll to learn more about everything that happened at the show.

Jonas Brothers Concert Recap

Sydney Appleton, Online Editor In Chief October 19, 2023

On Oct. 12, I attended the Jonas Brothers concert at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The show was a part of the band’s Five albums One Night World tour. This was the second “Jo Bros” tour that I have...

Last weekend, Washington D.C. held one of its most popular festivals, All Things Go, filled with mainly indie-pop and alternative artists. Read more to see a recap of day 2 of the festival!

All Things Go Festival Review

Amelia Knust, Opinions Editor October 11, 2023

For fans of music festivals and concerts, it may be hard to find events that satisfy every niche of your music taste. However,  All Things Go delivered one of the best modern festival lineups in ages...

Gossip Girl is a hit TV show about elite teenagers in the Upper East Side of New York City. The show has remained popular even after ending in 2012, and can be streamed on Max.

Breakdown of the Gossip Girl Seasons

October 9, 2023

The TV show Gossip Girl premiered in 2007 and has remained an essential part of teen culture throughout the six seasons. Gossip Girl is a teen drama focused on the lives of the elite youth in Manhattan’s...

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