Author: Cassidy Farrell
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Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR
Ever since the release of her debut song “Drivers License” in January of 2021, Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, SOUR, began dominating charts and teenagers’ playlists. With the first three singles Rodrigo released, she already…
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What is Happening Between Israel and Palestine?
The relationship between Israel and Palestine is extremely delicate and filled with violence and discontent. In the last month, violence has increased with multiple rockets and missile attacks occurring daily and many politicians are…
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Q&A with Kiylah’s Kustoms: an LRHS Small Business
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp increase in the number of people interested in starting small businesses. The businesses have ranged from handmade clothing to commission artwork, but one popular item that has…
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Review
On April 23, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train officially debuted in theatres across the country. According to Polygon, the highly anticipated anime movie already raked in $21 million during its first weekend in theatres, making…
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5 Interview Tips for Teenagers
Getting a job is one of the biggest obstacles that people face during their lives. Many people also consider the interview process to be the most difficult part of securing a position. Adults have…
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Feelings on Full-Time School
After almost a full year away from school, Wake County decided to open up Plan A to students. This means that in-person students can return full-time. (Photo in public domain) On Monday night, the…
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The Beauty of the Warehouse District
Street Art Ann and Allen Iverson Beautifying Emerging Spaces Together Out and About Downtown Raleigh’s warehouse district boasts a rich LGBTQIA+ history and plenty of local businesses. The mural depicts a family exploring the…
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# Stop Asian Hate
Asian Americans have dealt with injustices and hate for over a century. Many have remained silent for a long time, but now the younger generation is coming out and standing up for themselves with…
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Texas Takes Away Mask Mandate
Texas governor Greg Abbott has decided to remove Texas’s mask mandate. The decision came as a shock to many and was met with a lot of criticism. (Photo in public domain) On Tuesday, March…
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A Year Since Ahmaud Abery’s Death
The senseless death of Ahmaud Arbery affected many people personally. It inspired tributes including a mural in Brunswick, Georgia, where Arbery lived. (Photo courtesy of Judson McCranie) It has been a year since Ahmaud…
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The Very Basics of Money Management
Knowing how to manage your finances is a key skill for the future. Teens should not have to go through college debt and overdraft fees just because they were ill-informed. (Photo courtesy of Karolina…
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A New Era for Amazon
Bezos has been huge in the business world ever since Amazon skyrocketed as a business. He’s opened countless buildings for his company, including the Seattle Spheres pictured above. (Photo in public domain) Amazon is…
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President Biden’s First Week in Office
Joe Biden always worked hard during his days as Vice President. But now, what is he doing in his first week as President of the United States? (Photo in the public domain) Joe Biden…
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Marvel’s Newest Show: WandaVision
Marvel has released their newest show WandaVision on Disney+. (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Farrell) Ever since Spiderman: Far From Home came out in July 2019, Marvel fans have eagerly waited for new content. Months…
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New Year, Same Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The new year has officially…
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The Queen’s Gambit
When Netflix dropped a drama about a young girl playing chess many people were apprehensive. After all, the story is about chess and who would want to watch a show about chess? But despite…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Basics
On Monday, Sara Lindsay became one of the first Americans to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “It didn’t feel any different from taking any other vaccine…I want to instill public confidence that the vaccine is…
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Divorced Over The Holidays
Divorce has always been a huge source of stress in teens’ lives. It can cause all sorts of problems for their physical, mental, and emotional health. (Photo in the public domain) For many people,…
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Thanksgiving Guidelines for COVID
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are excited to get together with their friends and family and eat some good food. Thanksgiving has always been a holiday where people come together and celebrate,…
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How to Resell Clothes for a Profit
Selling your old clothes online is extremely rewarding. Not only does it turn an easy profit, but it provides new clothing for someone that needs it. (Photo from Pexels/Kai Pilger) Reselling clothes is an…
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The 100 Season 7 Review
Ever since The 100 first aired in March 2019, it has been extremely popular with teens and young adults. Unfortunately, the recent finale has been left with mixed reviews. (Photo in the public domain)…
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Halloween Traditions: Past and Present
Carving pumpkins is a huge deal in Halloween culture. But where exactly did the idea come from? (Photo in the public domain) Halloween is a holiday loved by both children and adults worldwide. Many…
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TikTok on the Radio
Teens and adults alike have become addicted to TikTok. So, how does this change their habits outside of the app? (Photo in the public domain) When TikTok came out it was originally viewed as…
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How Kellyanne Conway’s Daughter has Become the Newest White House Whistleblower
When Kellyanne Conway left President Trump’s staff in August, she was supposed to no longer be affiliated with the White House. But her daughter Claudia is keeping them in the limelight with her recent…
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Get to Know the Newest Supreme Court Nominee
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was announced as President Trump’s nominee for SCOTUS on Saturday. She gave a brief speech about her nomination at the white house rose garden the same day. (Photo in the…
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What’s New with iOS 14?
Apple users now have the option to put widgets on their home screens. These widgets can show data from apps like Health and Apple Music. (Photo used with permission of Omid Armin) On September…
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The Social Dilemma Review
In this day and age practically everyone lives on their phones. The Social Dilemma discusses how that is not entirely the consumer’s fault. (Photo used with permission of Jakob Owens) A lot of good…
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Closing Down Community Closed Captioning
Youtube is a staple entertainment and educational site in many people’s lives. It’s gone so far as to become the number one video sharing site on the internet. (Photo in the public domain) Since…
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LRHS Book Club Goes Virtual
After months of quarantine, the book club members have read multiple books. Now they have to choose which one they would like to share during their first meeting. (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Farrell) For…
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Learning to Drive Through a Virus
Student drivers used to be seen all over the streets, such as this one in Durham. Now the streets almost seem like something is missing due to their absence. (Photo used with permission of…