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Remarkable Return to HogwartsPosted 02/23/2022 by Lauren Maggio

The cast of Harry Potter reunited at Hogwarts to celebrate 20 years since the first movie premiered. Twenty years ago, the magical world of Harry Potter was brought to life when the first book, Harry ... More

5 StagesPosted 02/23/2022 by McKenzy Perkins

Despite everyone having their own unique form of expression, grief surges through every person because it is an unavoidable piece of life.  I hide in a glasshouse,  Behind glass doors, behind everyo... More

To Beat or Not To BeatPosted 02/16/2022 by Sara Medina

Poets and rappers find themselves in an everlasting debate to see where they fit in with each other.  Over the past centuries and decades, poets and literary scholars have had an internal struggle in... More

Wings and ThingsPosted 02/11/2022 by Gracelyn Leonard

The truth about the chicken industry in relation to the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events in the United States. This well renowned game could not be celebrated with... More

TJ’s Young Men of PurposePosted 02/04/2022 by Stephen LoJacono

Young Men of Purpose is a club that works with the youth of color to help them find more opportunities in life. Here at Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the many clubs that is offered is Young Men... More

The Danger ZonePosted 01/31/2022 by Gracelyn Leonard

My first, and unforgettable, experience driving on the highway.  My family’s luggage was tightly packed in the car as we embarked on our annual nine hour Thanksgiving drive from Denver to Kansas Ci... More

Anotha OnePosted 01/27/2022 by Sara Eyassu

The Bachelor returns after a year, staying true to its roots with a white bachelor courting 30 women. About a year ago, the second semester of junior year did not call my name as the SAT crept upon me... More

Swinging Super SpiderPosted 01/27/2022 by David Lopez-Vences

The latest rendition of Spider-Man has Peter Parker’s life turned upside down.  *SPOILER WARNING* Spider-Man: No Way Home blows the mind of old and new fans of the character. With the introduction ... More

Notes on Girl, InterruptedPosted 01/27/2022 by Jessica Nesbit

Girl, Interrupted is an amazing novel that should be read by everyone. The way mental health has been perceived has changed with time. Only a hundred years ago, women who displayed “erratic behavior... More

“Don’t Look Up” Makes Me Want To Look AwayPosted 01/27/2022 by Deqa Muse

The movie Don’t Look Up will put you through a roller coaster of emotions that will have you looking everywhere, both at the world and at yourself. This review contains spoilers. You have been warne... More