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Electrical transmission towers, poles and lines are shown in the early morning of a hot summer day in Commerce, California, U.S, August 7, 2025.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
The importance of analog hobbies during the summer
Jenna Alcorn, Staffer • May 12, 2026

At the beginning of 2026, many people were making it their goal to go analog this year in order to break the hold that social media and screens had on...

Gas prices are displayed at a gas station as the prices of oil and gas surge, amid the Iran war, in Titusville, Florida, U.S., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Spike in gas prices
Nyapan Kir, Staff • May 12, 2026

Drivers across Texas are beginning to feel the effects of rising gas prices as fuel costs continue climbing statewide. Over the past month, the average...

AP studying strategies
AP studying strategies
Mallory Masullo, Staffer • May 8, 2026

As the optimism for summer fills the air and senioritis begins to hit like a semi truck, AP students are unfortunately reminded that they are far from...

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Making the most of the fourth term
Mallory Masullo, Staffer • May 8, 2026

By the time that the final term of the school year rolls around, it’s not uncommon for motivation to disappear. Across the board, attendances drop, grades...

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U.S. President Donald Trump attends a Mother’s Day reception for Gold Star mothers in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
How will the redistricting wars play out?
Kenan Nguyen, Staffer • May 12, 2026

Since the early elections in the United States, redistricting has consistently played a role in the electoral process. Redistricting...

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KitKat branding appears onscreen at the company's Annual General Meeting in Ecublens near Lausanne, Switzerland, April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy
Formula 1 Kitkats go missing
Jenna Alcorn, Staffer • May 12, 2026

On March 26, 2026, a truck carrying 413,793 (12 tonnes) of KitKat’s new Formula-1 car shaped KitKats was stolen. The heist...

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Covergirl makeup, owned by Coty Inc., is seen for sale in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Beagles saved from animal testing facility
Bella Court, Staffer • May 8, 2026

Beagle dogs are infamously known for being forgiving, sweet, and trusting. Unfortunately, some people...

Naomi Watts poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Costume Art' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Met Gala 2026
Landry Castricone, Staffer • May 8, 2026

One of the biggest nights in fashion, the Met Gala, just took place this past Monday night in New York...

Mattel signage is displayed during the New York Toy Fair in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Barbie Dream Fest disaster
May 4, 2026

On March 27-29, 2026, Barbie and Mattel hosted an official event called “Barbie Dream Fest,” and...

The Pitt Season 2 overview
The Pitt Season 2 overview
Landry Castricone, Staffer • May 8, 2026

For a while now in television history, medical dramas have been popular among audiences. From hits like ER, Scrubs, and Grey's...

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The Microsoft Xbox Game Pass logo is seen at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, November 5, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
What is the hype behind Pragmata?
Adam Ibrahim, Staffer • May 8, 2026

Capcom’s long-awaited sci-fi game Pragmata has quickly become one of the most talked about releases...

Activision games "Call of Duty" are pictured in a store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 18, 2022.  REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Best new video games coming soon
Adam Ibrahim, Staffer • May 8, 2026

The gaming world is packed with hype this year, with massive titles finally getting release dates and...

A teenager poses holding a mobile phone as law banning social media for users under 16 in Australia takes effect, in Sydney, Australia, December 10, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
The importance of self-care
Bella Court, Staffer • May 4, 2026

After a long day of school, one of multiple ways that students decompress and give themselves a brain...

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