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January Film Recap

January Film Recap

Tristen Welch, Staff Writer April 13, 2026

Return to Silent Hill - Return to Silent Hill is the third movie based on the video game franchise Silent Hill. This one takes inspiration from Silent Hill 2 and is from the director of the first movie....

December Film Recap

December Film Recap

Tristen Welch, Staff Writer March 31, 2026

Stranger Things 5 Stranger Things 5 dropped the final season of one of Netflix's most beloved shows on New Year’s Eve and it was the end of an era. If it weren’t for Stranger Things, Netflix...

The Fraudulent Side of 3D Printed Objects

The Fraudulent Side of 3D Printed Objects

Daniel Simonsen, Staff Writer March 31, 2026

The evolution of 3D printing technology has grown significantly since when it was first introduced. 3D printers used to be the most high-end technology you could ever get your hands on. It seemed so surreal....

Dress to Express

Dress to Express

Evelyn Hoover, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2026

In kindergarten, while other little girls were wearing pink printed leggings and cute graphic shirts, I was stuck with what my mom had picked out for me every single morning – bell bottom jeans and...

A Far-Fetched Farewell to a Champion

Stanlee Kleiner, Managing Editor January 30, 2026

On July 6, 2024, in front of an audience of thousands, John Cena made one of the most monumental announcements of his career. He announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment. At that moment,...

Social Media, Consumerism, and the Economy

Social Media, Consumerism, and the Economy

Evelyn Hoover, Staff Writer December 22, 2025

Labubus, Stanley water bottles, Dubia chocolate, Celsius energy drinks, Squishmallows, Weck jars. All of these products share common themes in the world of economics. They are all high-demand consumer...

Wicked: For Good…or Bad.

Wicked: For Good…or Bad.

Anna Spada, Staff Writer December 22, 2025

Wicked: Part One became the highest-grossing Broadway musical film, breaking records for the genre in November 2024. I saw it on opening day, expecting to leave the theater wanting to watch the film...

Improve School Spirit, Once Chant at a Time

Improve School Spirit, Once Chant at a Time

McKenzie Pauli, Staff Writer December 22, 2025

In all my four years at McDowell, I have never once enjoyed attending a pep rally. Three out of the four years I was in the marching band performing on the field, and this year I didn’t go because...

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