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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...

THE SURREAL UNREAL - Virtual performer Hatsune Miku holds a concert in New York City as a part of her international tour. Miku comes to life with 3D graphics and computer-generated voice

AI artists on the rise

Stella Keum, Fact-Checker January 15, 2021

From the 14 performers that were selected to represent each country participating in the Asian-pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), one contestant and the representative of Japan, Hatsune Miku, holds a unique...

The Bridgertons-The show is centered around the Bridgertons, an affluent and well respected family.  They quickly become embroiled in scandal as the show progresses.

Netflix original Bridgerton shines bright

Grace Gould, Online Features Editor January 13, 2021

Netflix has once again gifted watchers a binge-worthy series, this time in the form of a captivating period piece. Released on Dec. 25, 2020, the new drama series Bridgerton has become an instant success,...

Jack seeks to cement himself in the rap game with his first studio album. With a little work, he could become a big star.(Atlantic Records)

Jack Harlow debuts Thats What They All Say

Noah Barnes, Reporter December 18, 2020

A year ago, you wouldn’t bat an eyelash at the mention of the name Jack Harlow. Now, he is on course to become one of the hottest rappers in the game. With his emergence upon the scene through his smash...

Movies like The Grinch have plot and character similarities with many other classic holiday films. This led many to think   why this is. Image obtained via creative commons license.

Clichés and stereotypes in holiday movies

Noah Barnes and Paarth Soni December 17, 2020

Holiday spirit is in the air with the Christmas season fast approaching. A widespread tradition for many households is watching a classic Christmas film. “I like to spend my time [during] the holidays...

Swift’s ninth studio album is a major success (Republic Records)

Evermore: The Perfect Album

Ana Paula Ibarraran, Opinions Editor December 16, 2020

On Dec. 10, Taylor Swift announced the release of evermore, her ninth studio album and what she referred to as her previous album folklore’s “sister record.” Evermore came unexpectedly not only...

McLean holds first virtual art show

McLean holds first virtual art show

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 leaders resolved to create a virtual reality gallery via ArtSteps.  The...

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 will be performing two shows—Cards of Fate...

Among Us is among us

Josh Bass and Addie Brown October 30, 2020

  You’re the imposter. Your job: sabotage and kill all the crewmates on board. At the same time, everyone else is teaming up to reveal your true identity to save the integrity of their mission. Released...

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