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SMNW

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SMNW

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"What If?" Review

“What If?” Review

Morgan Tate (she/her), Copy Editor October 4, 2021

In the world of fiction, many fans wonder what could’ve happened if one choice had changed. What if Neville Longbottom was the chosen one? What if Jack Skellington was obsessed with easter? What if Ariel...

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Maps Chocolate and Coffee

Ally Pruente (she/her), Co-Editor In Chief October 4, 2021

Many chain coffee shops around our area are decorated to appeal to the average coffee and pastry lover. Soothing music fills the air. The quaint study spaces around the room fill up with customers hoping...

Fearless (Taylor's Version) Review

Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Review

Emily Alexander, Copy Editor April 19, 2021

Last week, 11-time Grammy award winner, Taylor Swift, released her 10th studio album. The album consists of re-recorded songs from her 2008 album, “Fearless” and six unreleased songs from “the vault.”  Since...

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review

Morgan Tate April 16, 2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is the latest in the new lineup of Marvel Disney+ shows. It’s a fun action show with some dramatic elements, unlike its predecessor, Wandavision. The Falcon and...

Strawberry lemonade, Jayhawker and Arnold Palmer teas from Ad Astra Nutrition.

Ad Astra Nutrition

Ally Pruente, Online Editor February 26, 2021

As I grow older, I've developed a want for a healthy plate, but my childhood addiction to sweets still remains. The balance between what you need to fuel your body and what you want is a hard battle...

2020 Movie Reviews

Ruth Demeke, Online Editor January 27, 2021

Tenet 4.5/5 stars Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” tells the story of a man on a mission to save the world. Time, which is something commonly explored in Nolan’s work, is seen as something to...

Wonder Woman 1984 Review

Grace Logan, Writer January 20, 2021

Wonder Woman 1984 was a disappointment compared to Patty Jenkins’ previous Wonder Woman film.  The movie begins with a flashback of young Diana, played by Lilly Aspell, competing in an athletic...

Ratatouille: The TikTok musical Review

Morgan Tate, Writer January 19, 2021

The absolute chaos of 2020 practically shut down live theatre. But in the midst of all this chaos, a new musical was born where no one expected it to come from, TikTok.  Ratatouille: The TikTok...

Holidate Review

Holidate Review

Elizabeth Kuffour, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2020

“Holidate” is one of Netflix’s newest additions to its extensive holiday movie lineup, released Oct. 28 for the fall and winter holiday season. The film stars Emma Roberts as Sloane, a mid-20s...

Rip off elf on the shelf

Morgan Tate December 15, 2020

I wake up and find toothpaste all over the bathroom, bright blue toothpaste. Smudged all over the sink and mirror. No one broke into our house; it’s just the elves.  Holly and Jingle, our families'...

The Mandalorian Season Two Review

The Mandalorian Season Two Review

Morgan Tate November 25, 2020

Season two of “The Mandalorian” starts off with a very simple premise. Find the Jedi and return the Child to them. This start to season two makes for some fun, dramatic and action-packed moments that...

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