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The Off-Season Album Review

The Off-Season Album Review

Noah Barnes, Reporter May 21, 2021

Overall rating: 4/5 Rapper Jermaine, known on stage as J. Cole, released his sixth full-length studio album, “The Off-Season,” on May 14th after a long absence. His last album, “KOD”, was released...

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Stowaway: a little lost in space but still grounded

Dalia Fishman, Online A&E Editor May 19, 2021

Being launched into space, three astronauts begin what they believe to be an uncomplicated trip to Mars. Things take a turn when one of the mechanics, who was supposed to stay on Earth, is found unconscious...

Here stands the monstrous Anniversary Burger. Loaded with angus beef, extra sharp cheddar, bacon, lettuce, and grain mustard aioli, this delicious burger will always stand out in a crowd.

Big Buns really is damn good

Nicky Varela, Managing Editor March 25, 2021

First things first, I want to get this statement out of the way: cheeseburgers are my favorite food. So, this review means a lot to me. Please excuse me if it seems like I'm taking this too seriously. Recently,...

Women sweep — All major awards this year were won by women. In addition to this, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift both had record setting wins.

Grammys 2021 recap

Grace Gould, Online Features Editor March 17, 2021

The Grammy Awards took to the television screen on Sunday, March 14, for a socially distanced, yet still exciting show. Though the event may have looked different than in previous years, with safety measures...

VIRTUAL GALLERY EXPERIENCE — Visitors can walk through the gallery and click on the artwork. You can increase the size of individual pieces to really just fill up the whole wall, so I think that allows you to really showcase the piece, Elias said.

New art show honors women with creativity

Nyla Marcott, Online News Editor March 15, 2021

A link to the Artsteps virtual show is at the bottom of the article. Members of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) have overcome numerous challenges to create a virtual gallery that showcases their...

Apple has come a long way in their technology since their first iPhone. However, in recent years they have not put anything groundbreaking on the table. Photo obtained via Creative Commons license.

Apple lacking innovation?

Noah Barnes, Reporter March 10, 2021

  The most valuable American company, trillion-dollar electronics manufacturer Apple is no longer worth the high prices due to their lack of innovation. Although they still have high quality products...

Wandavision introduces a new phase for the MCU (Disney +)

“Wandavision” wraps up first season

Ana Paula Ibarraran, Opinions Editor March 9, 2021

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Wandavision Every Friday night for the past two months, people have been tuning in to Disney+ to watch the latest episode of Wandavision. On March 5, the...

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McLean students make Netflix wishlist

Omar Kayali, Reporter February 25, 2021

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services available, boasting thousands of different shows and movies for subscribers all over the world to enjoy. However, not everyone is satisfied with the...

Photo obtained via Netflix.

It’s Black and White, Malcolm and Marie is almost unwatchable

Dalia Fishman, Online A&E Editor February 17, 2021

  Rating: 1/5 stars Currently sitting at number three on Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched list, Sam Levinson’s Malcolm & Marie is the newest small production movie to be released during...

Interscope Records and AWGE

Whole Lotta Mediocrity

Scott Shields, Reporter February 8, 2021

Two years. That’s how long fans have been waiting for Playboi Carti’s sophomore album to release. With growing anticipation for the album to come out, including pushes from fellow rapper Mario Judah,...

Top of the Top–Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, performs “Blinding Lights” from his My Dear Melancholy album in 2018. After the performance, “Blinding Lights” remained within the top 10 songs on the Billboard charts for over a year, becoming the biggest Billboard Hot 100 chart hit of the century. (Image obtained via Nicolas Padovani under a Creative Commons license)

The Grammys remain corrupt

Makda Bekele January 31, 2021

When Grammy nominations were announced near the end of 2020, popular hit singer The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, called out the Recording Academy for what he called their biased, corrupt and deceitful...

The new Wegmans, located in Tysons, sells a variety of pre-made foods in a warm atmosphere.

Highlanders weigh in on Wegmans

Michelle Cheng, A&E Editor January 26, 2021

After months of construction in the Capital One Center in Tysons, the new Wegmans is finally complete. This grocery store is 80,000 square feet and has unique features such as indoor dining and a variety...

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