The Rise of The Young Artist Ruel
Katie Le, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
Ruel Vincent Van Dijk is an Australian singer born in London, United Kingdom. He and his family moved to Sydney, Australia when he was still young. Ruel became passionate about music as a child and started playing the guitar at 8 years old. He wrote his first song at 12, and at the same time he covered...
What to make of Apples new iPhone releases
Will Locklin, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
A new fall season is here and that can only mean one thing, new apple products. Every September, Apple holds a conference at the Steve Jobs Theater in California where they announce new products to the general public. Their highlight products at this conference are the new iPhone and this year th...
NBA 2K20’s broken launch
Kartik Mukalla, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
NBA 2K20 has steadily developed from a small sports game for a niche audience to one of the biggest games on the market today, essentially printing out money for its publisher, 2K games. However, the increased profits from the series have resulted in predatory business practices by 2K. Introduci...
Why Does Netflix Keep Getting Rid of Popular Shows?
Aubrey Harrell, Editorial Board
September 16, 2019
If you’ve been subscribed to Netflix for a while, the routine of Netflix removing well known and beloved shows from their site and the outrage that follows probably isn’t much of a shock at this point. In the past year alone many notable shows have been bid farewell from the streaming site, and many...
Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” Album Review
Charlie Williams, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
It’s been over a year since Post Malone’s immensely popular album Beerbongs and Bentleys was released. Now he’s back and better than ever with Hollywood’s Bleeding, released for streaming September 6th. And really, the album can only be summed up in a single word: haunting. Combining soulful singing with a touch of rap and a slew of talented guest artists, Malone’s new album becomes an introspective look on the artist’s past with an ambitious message for the future. Malone kicks it off with a creepy, echoing intro that shares the same ...
Aladdin Live Action Movie Review
Grace Park, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
On May 24, 2019, Disney’s live action “Aladdin” movie by director Guy Ritchie was released. It is about a street guy named Aladdin and the rebellious Princess of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine. It shows viewers a whole new world with singing and dancing. It made $207 million on opening weekend...
For the Most Part, I’m Loving Taylor Swift’s New Album
Haley Longfellow, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
Back in the day, Taylor Swift’s music was the pinnacle of pop culture for little girls. Her charming 2006, 2008, and 2010 country albums were innocent and clever, perfect for family car rides and impromptu dancing in the living room. In 2012, Taylor released Red, a more pop-oriented collection of ...
What are the Best Romantic Comedies on Netflix?
Shevany Moharir, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
Over the past few years, Netflix has flooded its platform with tons of “romantic comedy” movies, many of which have become some of the site’s most popular programs. The romantic comedy genre is filled with lighthearted story lines, humorous dialogues, and, of course, love. Plots typically have two ...
Love, Hope, and the USA: Track-by-Track Review of Lana Del Rey’s “Norman Rockwell!”
Emily Richardson, Editorial Board
September 15, 2019
Norman Rockwell! tells listeners to have hope. It is always darkest before dawn, and life is what you make of it. Hold on to the moments that matter, and love unabashedly.
The Summer of a Lifetime
Zoe Sauger, Editorial Board
September 15, 2019
The summer is a time for wild adventures, new memories, and gaining new experiences. Some students at Oakton had a packed summer, from going to camp to interning to going on a family vacation. Learn about what some Oakton students did over the summer. Cece Schmitz (11) Cece Schmitz is a junior ...
5 Tips to Read More This School Year
Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editorial Board
September 15, 2019
We have just gotten through our third week of school and it seems like many of us are already sinking in a pile of essays, projects, and tests to study for, and are longing for the laziness of summer to return. With such a full schedule how can any highschool student expect to find time to read for...
What does movie violence portray to today’s youth?
June 5, 2019
For someone who grew up in Vietnam, I basically was raised with the notion that violent movies are ruinous to your mental health and will make you a bad person. And growing up, I believed that. At face value, it makes sense that there should be a correlation between indulging inappropriate films and turning...
