2010s in Review: Music Part 3
Jake Martin, Staff Writer
February 20, 2020
As we near the end of this musical culture journey, thank you for being here. I do advise you read the first two before this one. If not, we’ll jump right in. 2017 begins the end of this series and there is a visible culture change in this year. The #1 spot belongs to "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran....
Toys for Tots: The 2010s Toy Hall of Fame
Ananya Siragavarapu, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Ah, the 2010s. To us Gen Zers, it’s the end of an era. Most of our lives have been spent in this decade, and as it has just come to a close, it is important to reflect on the most fundamental part of life: childhood. And what impacts childhood more than toys? There have been so many different to...
2010s in Review: Music Part 2
Jake Martin, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Welcome back fellas! Glad you came back. I suggest looking back at part 1 of this series before reading this. If not, let’s get right back into the action. 2014 had a lot to live up to after 2013 dropped so many songs still on playlists to this day. The #1 song was "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. I can’t lie; this was a song played on repeat fo...
2010s in Review: Music Part 1
Jake Martin, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
The decade is coming to a close. How has this decade in music changed? I’ll take you way back through the 2010s in music. It is 2010. The #1 song of that year: "TiK ToK" by Ke$ha. Yes, just like the TikTok on your phones right now. #2 was "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum, which most of you won’t...
The Man Who Laughs (Spoiler-Free Joker Review)
Jake Martin, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Earlier this week, Joker became the highest-grossing rated R movie of all time, topping Deadpool. I had the opportunity to watch it last week, and the movie was beautiful. Joaquin Phoenix nailed the performance. There isn’t a second in the film you don’t think Arthur Fleck is in any way stable...
Mario Kart Tour
Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
The newest Super Mario Kart Tour has been taking over the App store. During the first week of the game's launch, more than 90 million gamers installed the app. Rohan Crawley, a junior said, “I got the game when it first came out and it is very addicting to play.” Nintendo launched Mario...
The Name of the Wind
Allison Shin, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
If you like going to school at Hogwarts with Harry Potter, tagging along on an adventure to defeat Smog the dragon, or escaping into brand new worlds, this book is for you! The Name of the Wind, written by Patrick Rothfuss, begins with a sad lonely innkeeper named Kvothe. One night, a strange fellow...
When Nerdy Meets Nummies
Rylan Fabryk, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2019
At the corner of West Butler Avenue and Main Street, a grand, white Victorian building stands. To the residents of Chalfont, this aged building is most notably known to hold the restaurant Borghi’s Bar and Grille, a favorite of the locals. But with the closing of their Chalfont restaurant (Borghi’s...
What’s New For Netflix?
Casey Wood, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
Recently the streaming company, Netflix, has decided to raise the prices for members from 13% to 18%. The basic plan will cost $9 instead of $8; the HD standard plan will cost $13, up from the original, $11; and the 4K premium plan will cost $16, as a replacement for $14. This is the fourth time...
Top 6 Underrated Artists You Need to Listen to Right Now
Emma Kiriloff, Staff Writer
April 22, 2018
Many people listen to some of the same artists every day. Artists like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry have millions of fans, sold out shows and paparazzi following them everywhere they go. Yet outside of the stereotypical pop music that everyone knows, there are many up and coming artists...
Even Stranger Things
Casey Wood, Assistant Editor
January 25, 2018
*Spoiler Warning* In 2016, a strange, new Netflix series was released and became overwhelmingly popular. On October 27th of 2017, an even more stranger season took the world by storm. Yes, this show is obviously, Stranger Things. Recently, I binged season one and two. Though it caused me to procrastinate...
The Golden Ghoul Awards
November 16, 2017
Gather your best friends, popcorn, candy, and a bunch of blankets to watch the best Halloween movies of all time. Here is a list of my top 5 favorites!
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