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IT Chapter Two theatrical release poster by Warner Bros. Pictures

IT Chapter 2 fails to live up to its predecessor

Rohan Mani, Sports Editor September 12, 2019

Based on Stephen Kings 1,138 page novel It, It Chapter Two picks up after original 2017 movie and follows the story of The Loser Club and their battles against Pennywise, the shape-shifting clown. The...

Trippie Redd fans exclaim over “!”

Elizabeth Humphreys, A&E Editor September 2, 2019

Rapper Trippie Redd’s new album, !, released on Aug. 9 is certainly something to be ‘exclaiming’ over. It’s not another “Love Scars,” my personal favorite era of Redd’s music, however, is...

Keanu Reeves in John Wick (image obtained via Flickr by user AntMan3001 in Creative Commons)

John Wick 3: New Movie, Same Story

Charley Roth-Douquet, Reporter June 3, 2019

Because a total of 205 kills wasn’t enough, John Wick: Parabellum adds to the number. Over the three movies, Keanu Reeves killing people seems to be the only constant. The only thing the third movies’...

Now youre fighting with portals

Now you’re fighting with portals

Jackson Clayton, Reporter May 28, 2019

 Earlier this May, "1047 Games" released a public beta for their upcoming game, Splitgate: Arena Warfare, which is an intriguing mix of multiple other games, including Microsoft’s Halo series, Respawn...

Pho on the go

Pho on the go

Eric Mizusawa, Online News Editor May 24, 2019

For fast, healthy, and certainly delicious Vietnamese Cuisine, Pho 75 is certainly the place to go when you're hungry on the go.While there isn't much variety, they are certainly famous for their mouthwatering...

Tyler, the Creator releases “IGOR”

Imani McCormick and Nick Boyer May 23, 2019

Tyler, the Creator, dropped his sixth album IGOR on May 17, sharing a story that is familiar to listeners. Falling in madly love, getting caught in a one-sided relationship, pounding through the pain of...

“The Bachelorette” is back

Alex Mandanas, Managing Editor May 22, 2019

As a dedicated Bachelor/ Bachelorette fan, Monday was an exciting night. My beloved series was finally on the airwaves again with one of the most genuine contestants playing its titular role. All Hannah,...

Logic presents Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Elizabeth Humphreys, Reporter May 15, 2019

Sir Robert Bryson Hall ll, better known as the rapper Logic, opens up to fans about dark secrets on his new album Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Released on May 10, this 5th studio album is brand new...

Sheridan Dalier and Delaney Michelle reminisce about their old days of being showgirls in Sister Act.

TheatreMcLean takes final bow with “Sketchfest”

Anya Chen and Isaac Lamoreaux May 14, 2019

TheatreMcLean performed its last event of the school year on Friday evening, May 10. Students have been working tirelessly to put on “Sketchfest,” an entirely student run production. “‘Sketchfest’...

Thumbnail for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 | Operation Spectre Rising | PS4 from the Playstation Europe YouTube channel.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 : “Operation Spectre Rising” Review

Jackson Clayton, Reporter May 7, 2019

Call of Duty Black Ops 4 recently got its “Operation Spectre Rising” update with multiplayer and Blackout additions. Including Specialists, weapons, maps and modes.The newest Specialist, Spectre, returns...

Winter has come and gone

AnnaGrace Hopkins and Emma Johnson May 5, 2019

With only two episodes left in the final season of HBO hit show, Game of Thrones, fans are craving some closure for this epic tale spanning nine years. The entirety of the series has been built on the...

Taylor Swift rises from the dead: a fresh start with a new single “ME!”

Haine Jung, Reporter May 5, 2019

From mid-April, Taylor Swift has been completely changing up her Instagram feed from dark themed pictures which are the motifs of her last album, Reputation, to a mysterious set of pastel colors. She has...

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