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Bob Dylan's biopic, A Complete Unknown, was released to theaters on Christmas Day. The film follows Dylan, played by Timothee Chalamet, and his rise to fame.

Don’t think twice, A Complete Unknown is all right

Sakura Mogami, Features Editor January 27, 2025

A Complete Unknown was released to theaters on Christmas Day, 2024, giving audiences the long-anticipated biopic of renowned singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The film follows Dylan, played by Timothee Chalamet,...

Bluestone Lane coffee shop sits at The Boro, where they provide a great cafe/restaurant location. The long-lasting coffee flavor from their latte only added to the great experience of warmth and kindness that workers provided.

A lot of latte

Maria Saucedo Rozo and Julia Schildkraut January 27, 2025

During the cold winter season, lattes keep people warm, providing enough caffeine to energize and motivate them throughout the day. These are the coffee shops around McLean and Tysons where you can find...

A still from Mufasa: The Lion King. The film released on Dec. 9, 2024 with a budget of $200 million.

Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel with no bite

Elaina Heinitz, Cartoonist January 27, 2025

Disney’s 2024 movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, is a poor attempt for a cheap money-grab, creating a plot-lacking prequel in which Lin Manuel Miranda’s musical numbers are the only aspect clawing to keep...

The band begins to wrap up their set, finishing the performance with a song titled Kilby Girl by The Backseat Lovers.

The Split Ends showcase on stage

Saoirse Sigler, Online Sports Editor January 27, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 24, The Split Ends hosted an event at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church to raise money for the current Los Angeles fires. The band wanted to make an impact with their event and being...

Mac Miller's album, 'Balloonerism', came out on Jan. 17. This is Miller's second posthumous album, running just under an hour at 58 minutes.

Balloonerism flies past expectations

Julia Schildkraut and JJ Steeg January 27, 2025

Mac Miller’s story is one of the most tragic of our generation, passing away at 26 from a drug overdose. However, he represents one of the greatest hopes of many artists: that their art will live beyond...

One of Them Days, starring KeKe Palmer and SZA was released on Friday, Jan. 17. The buddy-adventure movie follows two best friends in their day around L.A. as they attempt to earn their rent money back.

It’s One of Them Days to bring back comedy

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor January 22, 2025

In the 1990’s, 90-minute comedy movies were everywhere you looked, and fits of laughter guaranteed with every movie theater outing. As the film industry seems to have been overtaken by serious movies,...

Squid Game 2 released on Dec. 26, three years after the first season. According to Netflix,  Squid Game 2 is among the top three most-watched shows ever.

Squid Game 2 recaptures the first season’s glory

Ryan Kang, Managing Editor January 21, 2025

Squid Game was a cultural phenomenon I could never forget. Never could I have imagined my friends raving about classic games I played growing up in Seoul. I hoped the show would help millions overcome...

Two staff and two students share their different tastes in holiday music. In the midst of the holiday spirit, various winter tunes are able to fill the air.

Holiday Jingles

Jiayue Zou, News Editor December 25, 2024

Anna Wang Released on Dec. 14, 2020, “debbie downer on christmas” by Suggi isn’t your conventional Christmas song. “[‘debbie downer on christmas’] says Christmas is a great time, and I...

Lucius (Paul Mescal) and Acacius (Pedro Pascal) battle for their lives in the Colosseum. As they clash, their brawl becomes not just a fight for survival, but for honor.

Gladiator II brings strength and honor back

JJ Steeg, A&E Editor December 2, 2024

Dust, blood and betrayal fill the air as a new legendary story hits the screen: Gladiator II. This intense sequel, released on Nov. 22, is a bold continuation of the 2000 origin film, Gladiator. This movie...

The Falls is an open-all-day restaurant that opened in October 2023, replacing Liberty Barbecue. The Falls offers a diverse menu, much of which is inspired by barbecue cuisine, but which also incorporates dishes more traditional to the Northern East Coast, such as avocado toast.

Best in brunch

Addie Harris and Lauren Wood November 5, 2024

Where was once a sit-down barbecue restaurant now stands a classic brunch, lunch and dinner joint in Falls Church called The Falls. Easily recognizable with its paper-white brick and dark-green logo, The...

Filipina-American Olivia Rodrigo, an actress and singer, performing in the Unity Arena located in Oslo, Norway. This performance on May 28, 2024 was part of her "Guts" album tour.

Filipinos flourish in entertainment

Gabriela Herrera, A&E Editor October 31, 2024

Artists of all kinds come from the Philippines. Filipina singer and actress Lea Salonga, who sings as Mulan in the original Mulan and Jasmine in Aladdin, first began performing at family parties. Filipino-American...

Tyson's Mixed Market makes its annual debut in The Boro, displaying a variety of small businesses and delicious food stands to enjoy on a cool fall afternoon.

A Day in the Boro

Kaelyn MacKay and Saoirse Sigler October 30, 2024

Located in the heart of Tysons Corner, The Boro has become an increasingly popular spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The Boro’s colorful mural is an eye-catching representation of the lively,...

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