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Catching Cups of Khichidi

East junior Deeptaj Kaur shares her family memories with the popular Indian dish Khichdi.

Sydney Alderman, Business Manager • May 17, 2025

Whenever she wakes up feeling like bear claws scratching at her throat, or her nose is running while her head burns up with fever, there is only one thing on her mind. There was nothing in the world she...

Dressed to the Nines

East junior Tonya Topeka explores her grungy style through her many unique interests.

Aubrey Moore, Graphics Editor • May 17, 2025

Wearing blue “Miss Me” boot-cut jeans with silver designs on the pockets, East junior Tonya Topeka saunters through East with ease, her unmistakable style catching the eyes of many. There is a noticeable...

A Ruby-Red Revolution

On March 8th, former BLACKPINK star Jennie released her debut solo album, showcasing a bold new side of her artistry.

Delaney Finch, Staff Writer • May 17, 2025

K-pop royalty Jennie Kim’s 15-track debut album “Ruby” offers listeners a magnified look into her personal and artistic evolution by blending raw emotion with extravagance. The project demonstrates...

Party like it’s 2009

Lady Gaga returns to the music spotlight with her seventh studio album “Mayhem,” released on Mar. 7, 2025.

Alex Schwind, Culture Editor • May 17, 2025

Giving way to the increasing demand of recession pop, or “feel-good” pop, the incomparable force of dance and art pop 14-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has returned to her roots of inspiration, musical...

All Is Not Fair

88 years later, Disney adapts their 1937 animated classic with an updated plot, characters, and soundtrack.

Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor • May 17, 2025

Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? On Mar. 28, 2025, Disney released a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1937 animated movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” continuing...

Know Me Better

After teasing a new album with supporting singles “It’s ok I’m ok” and “Sports Car,” alternative pop artist Tate McRae dropped her third studio album “So Close To What.”

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • May 17, 2025

After Tate McRae released her renowned album “Think Later” in 2023, it was no surprise that she had more coming. Released on Feb. 21, 2025 by RCA Record, “So Close to What” takes a more mature...

A Stranger’s Game

Christopher Landon’s 2025 film “Drop” redefines what it means to have a worst-case-scenario first date.

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • May 16, 2025

What most people would call a “disastrous and dreadful night,” Violet (Meghann Fahy) calls a first date. Film director Christopher Landon’s newest movie, “Drop,” takes the audience through the...

“Malcolm Todd” Review

Malcolm Todd’s new album “Malcolm Todd” was released on April 4, 2025.

Michael Burt, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

On April 4, 2025, Malcolm Todd released his new album "Malcolm Todd" which included 13 new songs along with a track featuring Omar Apollo. The eponymous album, "Malcom Todd" is Todd’s follow up album...

Taste of Tradition

East junior Liani Tirado-Crespo shares two traditional Puerto Rican recipes, inviting her parents to describe the rich culture behind each dish.

Delaney Finch, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

To the average person, the smell of garlic, fried plantains, coconut, and cinnamon wafting from a kitchen might not elicit a strong reaction. But to Liani Tirado-Crespo, these scents are much more than...

Pixel Perfect

After almost 20 years since the classic game was released, “A Minecraft Movie” is giving fans all over the world a crafted taste of nostalgia as they dive into a story of their favorite childhood video game.

Maci Brent, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

In a world where punching trees leads to shelter, wolves are both pets and predators, zombies burn in sunlight, and purple portals uncover fiery dimensions, Minecraft has always been less of a game and...

Severance Season 2

After a three year hiatus, Severance returns in a bigger and better way on nearly every front.

Luke Viviano, News Editor • May 16, 2025

After a grueling three year wait since the gut-wrenching cliffhanger of season one, “Severance” returned to Apple TV+ on January 17. The show is bigger, better, and more experimental than season one,...

Fidelity, Bravery, & Integrity

Dark, gritty, and filled with betrayals, “The Night Agent” season two continues its legacy as an action-packed political thriller.

Emma Vernon, Website Manager • May 16, 2025

Fidelity, bravery, and integrity—the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s motto—is something that is clearly shown within the first two seasons of “The Night Agent” through the strict loyalty and...