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Dancing on Air

The 33rd season of the competition show Dancing With the Stars accumulated more viewer votes than any other season. Editor-in-chief Grace Callahan breaks down the top five contestants and other elements throughout the season.

Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief • December 20, 2024

The star of the 28th season of “The Bachelor” made “Dancing With the Stars” history by being the first male from “The Bachelor” also to become the Mirrorball Champion. Joey Graziadei was joined...

DIY: 3D Holiday Card

Hermiela Kidane, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024

There's nothing like old-fashioned snail mail that can brighten someone's day. This DIY is called a 3D Christmas Card and a lot of people make it all around the world to share their love with their loved...

Thrifted Thrills

Feature Editor and Business Manager, Allie Haucke, finds budget-friendly Halloween costumes at local thrift stores.

Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager • December 13, 2024

Story and photography: Allie Haucke Illustrations: Alex Schwind

This is How it Goes

British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee takes on more mature topics with her fifth studio album, “This is How Tomorrow Moves.”

Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor • November 13, 2024

Beabadoobee (Beatrice Laus), the musician behind popular songs such as “Glue Song,” “Coffee,” and “the perfect pair,” released her fifth studio album...

Curated Classics

East student Hope Madgett shares a peek into her closet and the secrets behind her carefully curated pieces.

Sophie Schaller, Feature Editor • October 15, 2024

One look into East senior Hope Madgett’s room and you would see the treasure trove of pieces spilling out of her closet. To Madgett, the thrifted clothes she wears are not just fabrics thrown on in the...

An Emotional Rollercoaster

The now Disney classic, “Inside Out,” is succeeded by the heavily anticipated “Inside Out 2.” ★★★

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • August 29, 2024

“Inside Out 2,” the long-awaited sequel to the 2015 hit success Inside Out, walks the viewers through the main character Riley’s current stage in life: puberty. Brought on by developmental changes,...

True Blue

Billie Eilish’s third full studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, was released on May 17 of 2024. ★★★★★

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • July 29, 2024

After three years of anticipation, Grammy and Oscar winning musician Billie Eilish released her third full studio recorded album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT (HMHAS), following her two previous albums, WHEN WE...

I’m the Best if You Want It!

Conan Gray released his third studio album, Found Heaven, which takes on an 80s-styled sound and more raw lyrics. ★★★★★

Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor • July 13, 2024

Conan Gray, an indie and pop icon in the music industry, has reentered the charts with his new album, Found Heaven. Gray has been releasing music since 2018. Gray first released Sunset Season, a five song...

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....

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 2, 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...

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

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...