On November 8, the nominations for the biggest musical awards were announced. Dozens of artists submitted their songs, albums, and records for the chance of winning a highly coveted Grammy. Established in 1959, the Recording Academy’s Voting membership includes music producers, artists, songwriters, and engineers who vote and decide whichContinue Reading
Exam week is stressful for high school students, requiring hours of studying and preparation. High school students must choose between an adequate amount of sleep or extra hours of studying. This choice can affect one’s ability to perform at their best during the exam. The side effects of sleep deprivationContinue Reading
In today’s fast-paced society, prioritizing self-care is more crucial than ever. Self-care involves intentionally taking time to nurture both mental and physical well-being. “My #1 self-care habit is taking a cold shower every morning,” said Junior Dylan Nelson. Self-care comes down to 2 simple questions. What’s the #1 thing thatContinue Reading
Have you ever wondered who John Pork is? What about Livvy Dunne? Brainrot has consumed social media and taken the younger generation by storm. The name brainrot was coined after many people thought that after viewing Brainrot that it was so stupid they felt their brain was actually going crazy.Continue Reading
Going back to school can be overwhelming for anyone, especially students going to a new campus or school entirely. Luckily, no matter the classes they take or extra-curricular activities they participate in, every student can apply these basic habits in their everyday lives. Good habits go hand-in-hand with reaching goals.Continue Reading
Podcast listeners have doubled in the last five years! So far in 2024, 504 million people have listened to a podcast. The growth of podcasts over the last few years is due to three main aspects. Podcasts offer wide accessibility, a personal connection and a sense of community. “The JoeContinue Reading
“Are you bumpin’ that?” “Why are you so julia?” “Kamala is so brat.” These are all phrases that have been all around social media this past summer. The average viewer would be confused by this phenomenon that somehow relates to politics in the news. Here is your full in depthContinue Reading
Zach Bryan’s concert in August Photo Credit:Eloise Mcdonald (10) You’re probably familiar with Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan but some new artists you heard this summer might include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Benson Boone. Atlanta had a boom of concerts this summer withContinue Reading
School’s out and summer starts, time to have a fun relaxing stress free summer. WRONG! Summer is the best time for self-improvement, especially because while others are lounging around, you can catch up. Sophomore Jack Lynch challenged, “But I just worked so hard the whole school year, I deserve aContinue Reading
The New York Times game series has recently seen a surge in popularity. With hits including the Mini, Connections, Wordle, Sudoku and Strands, people have been spending more and more time on these daily puzzles. For many, these games have become part of their daily routines. When students have downtime,Continue Reading
There’s only a week until exams and you don’t know what to do. Don’t worry, I got you. For reference, let’s use the acronym, STARE: spaced repetition, take breaks, active recall, repetition and exam taking. First is spaced repetition, or the reviewing of the same information with gradually longer breaksContinue Reading
Due to COVID-19, there was a decline in the production of pop music, which slowed album releases. But, the pop genre is returning with new Girlpop artists. Young musicians like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate Mcrae and Madison Beer are leading this genre to top spots on charts. These talentedContinue Reading
Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, re-visit some favorite rom-coms from the past few years. “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is a fan favorite starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. This movie is different from a normal romantic comedy because the couple makes two veryContinue Reading