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Almost a year into a world-wide pandemic, many are feeling the effects of “Pandemic Fatigue” According to the UCLA Health Connect, Pandemic Fatigue is the “feeling of exhaustion stemming from
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
Being an oldest child is one of the best gifts life could give me. I have two younger siblings, and I have always felt so bad for them — they
Portsmouth Island is located around 6 miles from Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks, and tourists can visit to see the now abandoned town and surroundings. History: Established in 1752,
Singer Ariana Grande at the Red Carpet for the 2020 Grammys on January 26, 2020. Grande was nominated for Record and Album of the Year. (photo used by permission of
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
John Mark Pantana grew up in a Christian home but didn’t have a good relationship with God. Riddled with guilt, Pantana strayed from his path until he found the light.
Almost 70 years before the events of the bestselling series, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place. What is The Ballad of Songbirds
For a person in search of thought-provoking, multilayered reading material, the richest mining ground may be as inconspicuous as a high school English class. There, a bookworm can find a
The comedy horror Hubie Halloween is now available to watch on Netflix in honor of the upcoming spooky season. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Mast)
The game Among Us has recently reached its peak in popularity. With imposters, sabotages, and different tasks it is easy to see why people find it so entertaining. (Photo courtesy-
The Neighbourhood is an alternative rock band that has been creating music since before their first EP release in 2012. They leave their identity behind to take the form of
With in-person college tours suspended, colleges have had to adapt by creating virtual tours for students so they can get a feel for the campus. UNC Charlotte has created an
Bedroom pop artist mxmtoon, also known as Maia, released her EP dusk on October 1. Since starting her music career in 2018 with her self-released EP Plum Blossom, she’s amassed
The Child (dubbed Baby Yoda by fans) gazing into the distance. This is featured in the trailer for the Madalorien’s second season. (Photo Courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) A few months
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah is a compelling and well written autobiographical comedy book that gives the reader an insight on life during Apartheid South Africa. The rustic, detailed
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)
The inside of a fried oreo, one of the things sold at the Drive-Thru. (Photo used by permission of benzado) When I went to the NC State Fair Drive-Thru, I
The live action Mulan premiered last week on Disney +. In the photo, Hua Mulan confronts her foes. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Twenty-two years after Disney released the animated
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI SPOILERS AHEAD The spinoff show became a Netflix original when the streaming
Although this summer was… a bit terrible, one upside was Netflix adding one of my childhood favorite shows, Avatar: The Last Airbender. In the midst of everything bad happening
On August 21, Netflix released the long awaited, originally final, season of Lucifer. After waiting for over a year for a new season, fans are ecstatic at the release of
Self Made, based on the true story of Madam C.J. Walker, aired on Netflix in 2020. This four-episode series covers her life from rags to riches. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie
Below are some binge worthy series that you can find on Netflix to pass some time: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: If you are into docuseries, Netflix recently dropped
mxmtoon — aka Maia — is a musician from California who took the internet by storm in 2017. Her self-produced EP plum blossom blew up in 2018, and her cult
Documentaries are interesting especially ones focusing on true crime, it forces views to think while watching and keeps them intrigued. (Photo in public domain labeled for reuse by PeakPx) While
Ender’s Game, written in 1985 by Orson Card is a fascinating book that I have enjoyed reading in my recent free time. The novel focuses on young Andrew “Ender” Wiggen
Call of the Wild, released on February 21, 2020, is the sixth movie adaptation of Jack London’s The Call Of The Wild novel written in 1903. While it does have
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
For a lucky few, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for spending time with their partner. For the rest of us suckers, we gorge ourselves on heart-shaped candy, get gifts for
Mrs. Tibbets is an AP Statistics teacher at Leesville Road High School. Her classroom is located in the Murphy building and is always open to help students who are struggling.
Clipping is a band consisting of three members, two producer (Jonathan Snipes and WIlliam Hutson) and one singer rapper (Daveed Diggs). Daveed Diggs had previously played Thomas Jefferson in the
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came out on December 21. Despite the hype for the final movie in the series, many fans, unfortunately, found it disappointing. (Photo is public
A poster for the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. The show was released on November 12th, 2019 and has released five episodes. (Photo public domain) With the release of Disney’s
On Wednesday, the theatre department acted selected scenes from Hamlet for AP English classes. Theatre II and III came together and performed five of the most complex, influential, plot-driven scenes
On Monday, January 7 the extensive three hour first episode of The Bachelor aired on ABC. The show has millions of viewers that tune in weekly to watch the drama
In 2019 I started a project — I wanted to see how my music taste shifted every month and what I found or rediscovered. I’d like to think that I
Little Women (2019) was released on December 25, 2019. It is the sixth movie to be released based on the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. (Photo courtesy
‘YouTube Rewind 2019: For the Record’, released on December 5, 2019, has so far, it has become the 3rd most disliked video on the YouTube platform. (Photo courtesy of Alexis
Critics know Disney to have disappointing sequels, but Frozen 2 has been a success. With a U.S box office debut of $127 million, it surpassed forecasted amounts and the original’s
On November 13, Billie Eilish released her new song “everything i wanted.” Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, it fails to communicate any genuine emotions to the audience about her regrets about her
On November 1, Netflix released a slew of new content including Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! In this emotional new season, the Fab 5 take their talents and cross cultural
Donald Glover is a well-known actor and music extraordinaire. He has played some huge roles in movies like “Solo” and “The Martian,” and has also released some fantastic albums like
Midway 2019 movie poster at Cinemark Raleigh Grande. Midway released on November 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Seventy-seven years ago, in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean,
If you’re looking for wacky action, hilariously ridiculous set pieces, and some surprisingly good spirited characters considering the apocalypse, Zombieland 2: Double Tap is the movie for you. All four
When I was young, I used to play around with toy cap guns. One of these happened to be an old timey Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver, much like the one
2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny
I’m going to be completely honest here. I love The Office, I love Scandal, and I love Orange Is the New Black. My favorite genres of TV range from comedy
The hit PBS television series, Downton Abbey, has now hit the big screen! On Friday, September 20, the movie released in the US. Over the first weekend, it raked in
When I first heard that Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey all performed on a song together, I was filled with anticipation for whatever it would be. Although
Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy
