The Highlander

Marina Qu, Editor-in-Chief • November 10, 2020

McLean’s National Art Honors Society (NAHS) organized its first virtual art show of the year. Without physical space in online school, NAHS...

Virtual Rehearsals — Seniors Chloe Lahr and Ben Cudmore rehearse for Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom using special software. Both of TheatreMcLean’s fall plays will premiere in November.

TheatreMcLean hits the screen

Dalia Fishman • November 5, 2020

With innovative virtual plays coming to computer screens this November, TheatreMcLean perfectly encapsulates the idea of theater constantly evolving. They...

THERE IS ONE IMPOSTER AMONG US - The imposter

Among Us is among us

Josh Bass and Addie Brown • October 30, 2020

You’re the imposter. Your job: to sabotage and kill all the crewmates on board. At the same time, everyone else is teaming up to reveal your...

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: worth the long wait

Paarth Soni and Andrew Christofferson • October 30, 2020

Borat sequel lives up to the hype

The Trial of the Chicago 7 review

Dalia Fishman, Online A&E editor • October 29, 2020

With ever so prevalent themes, Aaron Sorkin’s compelling dialogue, and outstanding acting, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is easily one of the...

RAY OF CHANGE - Disney released the trailer and promotional poster for its upcoming film, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” featuring the spunky Southeast Asian warrior princess, Raya, and her companion, Tuk Tuk. Raya being the first SEA protagonist of a Disney film is evidence of the world getting closer to a future where all races are represented in media. (Image obtained via Wikimedia Commons)

Raya becomes Disney's next warrior princess

Mackenzie Chen, Copy Editor • October 25, 2020

“Thrilling” is the best way to describe Disney’s trailer for its upcoming movie,“Raya and the Last Dragon.” On Oct. 21, the company...

Halloween for halloweenies

Grace Gould, Online Features Editor • October 22, 2020

Every year in October, many people rush to enjoy their favorite scary Halloween movies. But being a scaredy-cat doesn't mean someone should have...

An iPhone is shown with the phone number keypad on the screen. The iPhones unveiled today mark a major improvement in Apple

Apple's Oct. 13 event: "Hi, Speed."

Arnav Gupta, Online News Editor • October 13, 2020

Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 today, and it marks a steady improvement in their lineup of advanced smartphones. Along with the new boxy form...

THE ALBUM: BLACKPINK misses the mark

Akash Balenalli, Website Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2020

Sensation is an understatement when describing K-Pop group BLACKPINK, second only to worldwide icons BTS. They debuted in 2016 under Korean pop...