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K-Pop boy band, Treasure, performs one of their songs, "Move," at The Theatre. Treasure experienced DC for the first time with their special U.S tour.
Treasure brings energetic performance to D.C.
Jiayue Zou, News Editor • April 10, 2025

Treasure, a K-pop group that debuted back in 2020, brought something new to The Theatre located in National Harbor, Maryland. The group broke...

The new A24 cult film Opus was released to theaters on March 14. Despite the widespread anticipation the film had garnered, the film is receiving mixed reviews.
Opus is nowhere near a Magnum Opus
Sakura Mogami, Features Editor • April 2, 2025

The film production company A24 has become synonymous with thrilling, suspenseful and innovative storylines. When the film production company...

With Love, Meghan was a 2.5/5, serving as an unrelatable and impractical guide to hosing events and gatherings.
Without Love, Meghan
Ela Patel-Euler, Online Opinions Editor • March 28, 2025

On a superficial level, With Love, Meghan is beautifully organized with lovely visuals and an aesthetic appeal. Each episode is meticulously...

The four water bottles that we reviewed for this article. Of the four, we found that the Owala was the best one.
The Bottle Battle
Amara Sanchez Martin and Bayann Hamed March 28, 2025

Hydration is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. Yet there are many water bottle brands that are currently trending, including Hydro Flask, Owala,...

Jeni's ice cream is tucked away in a corner of the Boro. The shop offers a large variety of flavors and friendly service.
Jeni’s brings joy to Tysons
Julia Schildkraut and Saoirse Sigler March 27, 2025

Located next to the LOOK Dine-In Cinema, The Boro hides an underrated ice cream shop that deserves to be tasted. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams...

Thousands of makeup products are marketed to teenage girls on social media. Makeup usage for many has ceased to be a hobby and become a way of masking, and worsening, one's insecurities.
Bad influence: makeup on social media damages self-esteem
Allie Deutsch and Nimera Shanil March 27, 2025

How to glow up. How to lose weight in 3 days. How to be the prettiest girl in every room. Her feed is inundated with beauty tips. Shadows...

The MidnighTreats Churro Oat Milk Gelato with the lid closed, a rather small portion for its price tag.
Vegan dessert joint definitely delights
Lauren Wood and Addie Harris March 27, 2025

Located in Ballston Quarter, MidnighTreats is a late night dessert joint with a variety of sweet options. Decorated with a navy and light blue...

Rapper Playboi Carti drops an album after 5 years, but it's hardly worth the hype. The album feels unfinished and disappoints.
Carti needs carrying
Nimera Shanil and Kaelyn MacKay March 27, 2025

After a five-year wait filled with cryptic leaks, vampire aesthetics and fan-fueled speculation, Playboi Carti has finally returned. Unfortunately,...

Flore Cafe's mango sticky rice, although conventional, was a good addition to the meal. It had the chewy texture of the rice and the pleasant tartness of the mango.
Flore Café flourishes
Prisha Gupta and Zoe Robell March 27, 2025

Hidden within the sprawling Capital One Center in Tysons Corner lies Flore Café, a picturesque establishment that combines modern elements with...

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