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Looking down at the row of performers, the cast looks to there sheet music to follow along with Mr. Wilsons directions.

Five, six, seven, eight: “Sweeney Todd” week six

In a week filled with tedious and slow-moving cleanings of scenes and songs, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" was given the chance to stop and catch their breath before running the dances again.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Feb 22, 2024
In a week filled with tedious and slow-moving cleanings of scenes and songs, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" was given the chance to stop and catch their breath before running the dances again.
Taking place on Feb. 9, the Love Songs Showcase featured a number of ballads about love and romance.

Love is in the air at the Love Songs Showcase

During the romantic season, students from the Choir Program performed solo pieces, adding onto the sweet, heartwarming feel of Valentine’s Day.
By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager Feb 21, 2024
During the romantic season, students from the Choir Program performed solo pieces, adding onto the sweet, heartwarming feel of Valentine’s Day.
What the F*** is Happening? | EP 1 - Valentines special

What the F*** is Happening? | EP 1 – Valentines special

Y’all, What the F*** Is Happening? Join Natalia, Adrianna, Mia and Jalyn (some random guy we found on the street) as they talk about our favorite celebrity couples, their drama and...belly button lint?
Y’all, What the F*** Is Happening? Join Natalia, Adrianna, Mia and Jalyn (some random guy we found on the street) as they talk about our favorite celebrity couples, their drama and...belly button lint?
The coquette aesthetic and reclaiming femininity

The coquette aesthetic and reclaiming femininity

Coquette was the biggest internet aesthetic of 2023, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
By Viktoriya Khanliyan, Staff Feb 16, 2024
Coquette was the biggest internet aesthetic of 2023, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
The clash between Stallion and Minaj has seen both of them releasing diss songs about each other and the people they were in relationships with.

Stallion said “Hiss,” Minaj responded with a diss

Disputes between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have resorted to calling each other out through the release of new “diss” songs.
By Skylie Molina, Staff Feb 16, 2024
Disputes between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have resorted to calling each other out through the release of new “diss” songs.
While both artists have traded blows in their clash, Minaj is currently taking the matter way too far with her song Big Foot.

Megan’s Law: The feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion

The two rap artists have been squaring off on social media and through their music.
By Lindsay Han, Staff Feb 16, 2024
The two rap artists have been squaring off on social media and through their music.
The rise in foreign sports players has lead to a tremendous boom in talent in domestic sports arena, most notably in the MLB, NFL and NBA.

Game changers: International athletes are flocking to the US

American sports have never had a large portion of star foreign players, but throughout the years more and more have taken the United States by storm.
By Rogers Levitt, Staff Feb 15, 2024
American sports have never had a large portion of star foreign players, but throughout the years more and more have taken the United States by storm.
In dramatic flair, freshman Oliver Barrett (red) looks to his script in confirmation of his lines during the fast paced song.

We’ve reached the halfway mark: “Sweeney Todd” week five

In a week filled with run-throughs and staging, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" is rapidly heading towards showtime, with only five weeks left to go.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Feb 13, 2024
In a week filled with run-throughs and staging, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" is rapidly heading towards showtime, with only five weeks left to go.

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians:” A dam good adaptation

Disney+’s adaptation of the acclaimed series redeems previous book adaptations with a beautiful, more accurate series, but also makes interesting changes of its own.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff Feb 5, 2024
Disney+’s adaptation of the acclaimed series redeems previous book adaptations with a beautiful, more accurate series, but also makes interesting changes of its own.
Selfies spread the illusion of self-empowerment while placing social media users at risk and feeding into narcissistic behaviors.

The “self” in selfie: Empowering or dangerous?

The reign of social media and the increasingly self-admiring attitude of society has heightened the peril of today’s selfie culture.
By Abigail Kim, Staff Feb 5, 2024
The reign of social media and the increasingly self-admiring attitude of society has heightened the peril of today’s selfie culture.
MonopolyGO has monopolized the school gaming scene

MonopolyGO has monopolized the school gaming scene

Offering everything from simple entertainment to fierce competition, MonopolyGO has become the latest obsession among students, mainly due to its extremely competitive game layout.
By Baron Kim, Staff Feb 4, 2024
Offering everything from simple entertainment to fierce competition, MonopolyGO has become the latest obsession among students, mainly due to its extremely competitive game layout.
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Tea time or flat white?

Uncovering the history behind America and England’s feud over tea versus coffee.
By Olamide Olumide, News/Features Editor Feb 3, 2024
Uncovering the history behind America and England’s feud over tea versus coffee.
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