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Sullies Stick Together

Sullies Stick Together

After a 13-year wait, the Avatar franchise continues with the release of Avatar: The Way of Water: a kick-off to the next three movies to come.
Abbey Bahan, Chief Editor March 31, 2023
After a 13-year wait, the Avatar franchise continues with the release of Avatar: The Way of Water: a kick-off to the next three movies to come.
Striking a Chord

Striking a Chord

Seven-time Grammy award winner, Billie Eilish, released two new surprise songs to excite fans for her upcoming junior album.
Jaedyn Armbruster, Culture Editor December 4, 2022

STORY JAEDYN ARMBRUSTER ART RILEY GROSNICKLE “Maybe I’m the problem.” The crowd sings back to Billie Eilish as she sings her newly released song “TV” for the first time in Manchester, England,...

When the Sky Falls

When the Sky Falls

Released in February on Apple TV, “The Sky Is Everywhere” crafts a whimsical aesthetic that lacks emotional depth.
Natalie Mazey March 9, 2022

REVIEW NATALIE MAZEY | ART FAIR USE “The Sky Is Everywhere” had virtually everything going for it: a visionary director in Josephine Decker, a star-studded cast, and a heart-wrenching storyline. Jandy...

 One of the most popular tourist spots in Iceland are the black sand beaches near Vík. In particular, Reynisfjara beach has become exceedingly popular, to the point that some have speculated that it is the inspiration behind a location in Frozen 2. However, many Icelanders think this amount of attention is far from a good thing. What the people pictured above likely don’t know is that someone died from the very waves they are playing with as recently as November, and at least four people have died in the last decade at Reynisfjara. When the waves there are particularly volatile, sometimes a ‘sneaker wave’ will approach without warning, threating to drag the unaware out into the freezing Atlantic. Icelanders are tough people, used to extremely cold conditions, intense storms, and even volcanic eruptions. Icelanders understand how deadly nature can be. As a result, there is very little idiot-proofing in Iceland, which means tourists may underestimate the danger of beautiful locations such as Reynisfjara. Moral of the story? Don’t run with scissors. (JR Kelly)

East Senior Travels to Iceland

East senior JR Kelly traveled to Iceland in Feburary for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, capturing his experience through a series of photos.
Isha Malhi March 7, 2022

INTERVIEW ISHA MALHI | PHOTOGRAPHY JR KELLY East senior JR Kelly traveled to Iceland in Feburary for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, capturing his experience through a series of photos. In this transcript...

Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?

Crop-Tops and Miniskirts?

As fashion trends portrayed by social media become more popular among teens, they can cause confidence, self-esteem, and body image issues.
Audrey Allen February 5, 2022

COLUMN AUDREY ALLEN PHOTOGRAPHY RILEY HIGGINS A 12-year-old girl scrolls on her TikTok for you page. She watches a “What I Eat in a Day” video, a trendy clothing try on haul, and a workout video....

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Tick, Tick… BOOM!

Tick, Tick... BOOM!, a Netflix movie musical, masterfully upholds the legacy of musical theatre legend Jonathan Larson through the passionate efforts of the cast and crew.
Emma Vernon, Website Manager February 3, 2022

Tick, Tick... Boom! The Netflix film that rocked my view of the movie musical adaptation world was released on Nov. 12, 2021. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (known for In the Heights and Hamilton), the...

Liar, Liar

Liar, Liar

Culture Editor Andie Madding reviews the new spin on a favorite book of many, "One of Us is Lying," which attempts to execute the intense ideas of author Karen M. McManus.
Andie Madding January 10, 2022

REVIEW AND ART ANDIE MADDING For  four of Bayview High’s students, detention takes a sinister turn when classmate and school gossip, Simon, dies from a fatal allergy, leaving only the four students...

Watching You

Watching You

Opinion Editor Olivia Rigney reviews the third season of the original Netflix drama "You," which takes a look into Joe's old stalker haits and the Goldber family's new bakery. Rating: 5/5
Olivia Rigney January 1, 2022

REVIEW OLIVIA RIGNEY ART IANNI ACAPULCO Couples counseling might not be enough to help this seemingly normal, newlywed Los Angeles pair: Love Quinn and Joe Goldberg. Played by Victoria Pedretti and Penn...

Time and Time Again

Time and Time Again

Culture Editor Andie Madding reviews the sci-fi classic novel Dune ahead of its movie-adaptation theatrical release. Rating: 3.5/5
Andie Madding October 21, 2021

REVIEW ANDIE MADDING ART EVIE COLPI Revered as one of the most influential science fiction books to ever grace the shelves, Dune has sold more than 12 million copies since its release in 1965, and has...

Zombie Kid is one of Korean artist Jamsan’s five children’s books connected to smash-hit Korean TV series, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, that have been published this month.

It’s Better Than OK

Riley Higgins May 19, 2021

review Riley Higgins | art Mary Barone Every weekend from June 20 to Aug. 9 in 2020 was marked by the opening chords of "Sketch Book" by Janet Suhh. Capturing attention from K-Drama lovers from around...

Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon

Ianni Acapulco May 19, 2021

story Ianni Acapulco | art Mary Barone In the soft light of the cave, two young girls made their way past the grand stone doors, their newfound friendship a precarious alliance founded upon the shared...

Dear College Admissions,

Dear College Admissions,

Piper Dorr May 18, 2021

column Piper Dorr | photo Riley Higgins As a junior in high school, I am getting ready to embark into the world of applications that determines my fate for the next four years. I have watched upperclassmen...

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