The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest media companies in the entire world. They produce multi-million dollar animated children's movies through Pixar, popular children's television shows on Disney Channel, and the movies that crush the box...
When I first heard that my absolute favorite show, How I Met Your Mother, was leaving Netflix, I was more than disappointed. Many people I have talked to have agreed that this is a tragedy, but no big deal, right? After all, it is only one show. Well,...
Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager
| November 22, 2017
If you were watching the 2017 American Music Awards (AMAs) last Sunday night, then odds are you probably weren’t studying for your upcoming tests this week. Over the past year, award shows are slowly getting a reputation for being notoriously boring...
Many dream of the opportunity to meet students from all over the globe and interact amongst each other in the hopes of receiving inspiration for becoming future leaders of our world. Recognizing the importance of international education and studying abroad,...
At the 2017 American Music Awards, many actors and artists took the opportunity to share uplifting messages during their acts. Throughout the year, the media has been filled with news of devastating natural disasters, hate crimes, and tumultuous politics....
During the holiday season, the demand for food increases significantly the need for turkey and stuffing. Large families make up the majority of the financial expenses present during shopping. Considering online shopping is becoming a norm for busy individuals...
What do you think when you hear Maroon 5? The smooth agility of Adam Levine’s voice? Songs that remind you of your past self? The timeless sounds of fluid beats and retro tunes? Or maybe the fact that Maroon 5 isn’t timeless at all, possibly because...
Thanksgiving has been an American tradition since the Plymouth pilgrims and the Indians shared an autumn feast in 1621. They spent three days celebrating the first successful harvest. This feast soon became a tradition for all Americans. Although Thanksgiving...
Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member
| November 14, 2017
Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, reputation was released last on Friday, November 11 after months of calculated and mysterious promotion by Swift’s team. It all began in August when Taylor deleted all of her social media posts, and replaced them...
Hectic, dangerous and overwhelming, these are the words that come to mind when thinking of Black Friday. Every year people line up outside stores and wait for the good deals. Black Friday shopping can get very intense as people are desperate to find a...
Now that Much Ado About Nothing has wrapped up from last weekend, Nov. 9th through Nov. 11th, the talented students of Oakton Theatre have moved on to working on two more productions: Almost, Maine and Orphie & the Book of Heroes.
Almost, Maine...
Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager
| November 14, 2017
As the colder seasons approach, many are starting to wonder what lies in store in terms of the weather and snow days. After getting only one pity snow day last year (it was barely an inch of snow), students are left with uneasy expectations of what...
