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The holy trinity for part-time intellectuals

Addison Bruno, Viewpoint Section Editor February 28, 2024

Although the New York Times has featured games in their print papers since 1942 and released four new games to their website in 2014, it was not until late 2021 that the beloved wordle hit phone screens....

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5 films you should watch after Valentine’s Day to keep love alive

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor February 26, 2024

Valentine’s Day may be over, but that is no reason to stop watching movies with the theme of love. Here are 5 films you should watch, even after the holiday has passed, including a mixture of some classics,...

A clear description of the discrepancies between the two movies.

Mean Girls dance their way back onto fans screens

Lily Bossoletti, Sports Section Editor January 25, 2024

Tina Fey’s musical adaptation of the original 2004 “Mean Girls” movie danced its way across theater screens Jan. 12, 2024. While the movie follows a similar plot line and all the characters remain...

Percy Jackson from TV show to book to movie (left to right). A transformation worthy of the demigod himself.

“Percy Jackson” franchise finds its sea legs with Disney

Isabella Prewitt, Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2024

Three different stories, three different heroes, three different interpretations, all from one world. The “Percy Jackson” franchise has been around since the first book, “The Lightning Thief” by...

Disney's four most recent animated films, all record flopping in their respective opening weekends.

Disney is failing, it’s all their fault

Sierra Engel, Personality Section Editor January 11, 2024

Despite being Disney’s 100th anniversary film, and having almost ten years dedicated to its production, after premiering November 22 2023, Wish made less than half its predicted box office opening weekend...

Created by Netflix is the poster for the show "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off" which was an immediate hit despite the mixed reviews from both old and new fans.

“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” into an animated adaptation of the show’s beloved comics

Iris McDermott, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

Scott Pilgrim’s adventures popped out of the comic’s pages and onto screens for a television series adaptation, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.” The beloved cast of its previous movie rendition, “Scott...

Buenas biggest wishes and their dazzling dupes

Buenas biggest wishes and their dazzling dupes

Avery Buehner, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

The holiday season coming in, many high schoolers are thinking of what they want for the cozy festivities. Unfortunately, high school does not pay that well, so many students are left wondering how they'll...

Main characters Lucy Grey Baird (left) and Coriolanus Snow (right).

Lionsgate claims audience victory with ‘A Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes’

Jasper McAdam, Staff Writer December 11, 2023

When you think of the Hunger Games, a girl in a braid with a bow, wearing a gold pin, beating the odds with the boy she loves probably comes to mind. But a new addition to the movie franchise “Ballad...

Eras Tour Movie is the most watched concert film and breaking many records

Eras Tour Movie is the most watched concert film and breaking many records

Serena Springer, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Singing, dancing, and crying erupts from every theater showing “The Eras Tour,” since it was released on Oct. 13. The movie, directed by Sam Wrench, is a live version of the still ongoing “Eras...

New homework hot spot: Butter & Fold

New homework hot spot: Butter & Fold

Alyssa Angeles, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

On the corner of E. Thompson Blvd, edging Ventura’s downtown mainstreet, a once empty brick building is now filled with the savory aroma of homemade pastries and steam from warm pots of fresh ground...

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ possesses the theaters for yet another sequel

‘The Exorcist: Believer’ possesses the theaters for yet another sequel

Iris McDermott, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

The Exorcist franchise’s new addition, “The Exorcist: Believer,” hit the movie theaters Oct. 6, 2023, produced by Blumhouse and distributed by Universal for nationwide viewing, it is primarily available...

5 Reasons you should go see fall play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

5 Reasons you should go see fall play, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Addison Bruno, Viewpoint Section Editor November 9, 2023

As the curtain draws and the drama room bustles more and more, we know the fall play is upon us. Opening night for the play begins this Thursday November 9th and is not to be missed. Here are five reasons...

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