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Dress Dissection

Spark staffer Gabby Weber reviews popular places for students to buy prom dresses.

Gabby Weber, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024

STORY GABBY WEBER | INFOGRAPHIC GWEN GILBERT As the weather gets warmer and students inch closer to the end of the school year, they have one more milestone to hit before summer’s arrival: prom....

The Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli released their newest animated film, "The Boy ad the Heron," in December of 2023.

Maddie Behrmann • January 29, 2024

Edible Complex

With a horrifying tale of survival, Showtime’s Yellowjackets returns for a second season.

Allie Haucke, Feature Editor • August 15, 2023

With a horrifying tale of survival, Showtime’s Yellowjackets returns for a second season.

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

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

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...

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?

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....

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 • 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

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

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...