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Out of this WorldPosted 12/09/2022 by Stephen LoJacono

Until his unexpected death, Mac Miller rose to stardom and gained many fans at a young age. Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick is arguably one of the most unique and influential rappers in recent hist... More

Sight & SoundsPosted 12/09/2022 by Ben Morlan

Sound design is a critical element in filmmaking, but is often overlooked by audiences. NOTE: Contains spoilers for the movies Nope and Gravity. When most people watch a movie, whether in a theater or... More

From an End to a StartPosted 12/07/2022 by Jesse Smith

Fans are raving about Colleen Hoover’s new book It Starts with Us.  Colleen Hoover is one of the most praised authors of the past few years. She has published 34 books in the past seven years, whic... More

Animal JackpotPosted 12/07/2022 by Merry Shukert

After lots of experience with different pets, my family foster failed a terrier mix puppy, and she’s the perfect fit. From a young age, I was raised to be a very passionate animal lover, just like m... More

The Happier You Are, The Less I Like YouPosted 12/07/2022 by Akaash Raghunath

A (not so) scientific analysis of why friendly people suck. Modern society revolves around social interaction. Heck, ancient society did too: cavemen likely conversed with one another through a series... More

The Ring of GentrificationPosted 12/07/2022 by McKenzy Perkins

Gentrification has been an issue in the United States since the late 20th century, but how does it affect low income communities in Denver? The cost of living in major cities across the United States ... More

Burton is Back and Better than EverPosted 12/02/2022 by Kira Kennedy

Tim Burton once again creates a masterpiece with Wednesday, the new Netflix spinoff of the Addams Family show. On November 23rd, the new Netflix series Wednesday premiered and it quickly skyrocketed t... More

Something’s in the AirPosted 12/02/2022 by Ben Morlan

Teens are turning to an easy-to-conceal illicit substance to achieve a dopamine high. Something’s in the air in high schools across America, and it’s not love, asbestos, or COVID. Instead, it’s ... More

Honing their Motor SkillsPosted 12/02/2022 by Mattie Brightwell

Sparta Robotica students work hard every day to prepare for competitions and individually prepare for colleges and careers in STEM. The Thomas Jefferson High School Robotics team is a part of the scho... More

Taylor’s Midnight ReignPosted 11/28/2022 by Alexa Tsvetkov

Taylor Swift’s new album has been racking up listeners since its release. Since the minute she announced it at the 2022 VMAs, the suspense for Taylor Swift’s newest album has grown rapidly... More