In his famous 1967 essay, Le Morte de l'Auteur or The Death of the Author, French literary critic Roland Barthes argues that “The birth of the reader must be at the cost of the death of the author.”...

For Anna Strines, student athletic trainer and junior, a love for sports medicine started early in life.  “I always say that I grew up in a football family,” Strines said. “I've always loved...

For senior Ashlyn Higley, applying to college was a difficult, stressful process.  “I definitely think the competitiveness of applying to colleges, especially among your careers, is a lot of pressure,”...

Spoiler Warning: This review contains spoilers for the “Dog Man” movie.  “Dog Man” successfully recaptured the original graphic novel vibe and style that felt satisfying to watch on the big...



 For senior Farai Tshililiwa, shadowing a surgeon has brought him more security in his interest in medicine. “I felt more encouraged after shadowing because after shadowing, I got to ask the surgeon...

In early January, junior Ismail Kheiri performed his first pilgrimage to Mecca. Kheiri said the pilgrimage was an eye-opening event.  “Seeing the Kaaba for the first time was transformative,” Kheiri...

For Gabriella Morge, American Sign Language (ASL) student and junior, ASL is more than just an interest. Every day, when she returns home, Morge uses the language to communicate and stay in touch with...

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“Transformers One” is the best Transformers film, period. In comparison to past Transformers movies, “Transformers One” provides a genuinely enjoyable, refreshing take on the franchise. What makes...

After watching the third installment, it's clear that the “Sonic” movies have helped set a new standard in video game adaptations. The franchise has raised the bar several times now to the point where...

As the holidays approach, gift-giving traditions become more prevalent in homes and communities worldwide. According to Statista, 52% of Gen-Z consumers were likely to give others self-made gifts this...