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Robeks' acai tropical mango bowl dazzled our senses as the honey and bee pollen drizzle elevated the contrast of flavors and textures within the bowl.

The best blend and bowl

Sarah Soltani and Isabella Yawata May 25, 2024

As the heat and change of weather roll around, there's nothing quite like an icy yet fruity and tropical sweet treat to match that summer energy. At The Highlander, we've explored numerous acai spots throughout...

"Model", Wallow's fourth studio album, was released on May 24. The indie-pop album features 12 tracks.

The “Model” for a perfect album

JJ Steeg, Reporter May 24, 2024

A beautifully upbeat record, Model  by indie-pop band Wallows has come just in time for summer, released on May 24. Listening to Model, it is not difficult to imagine rolling your car windows down and...

Seniors Nathan Bass and Aldo Silva-Suarez play in a Sketchfest performance. All acts presented were directed by students and highlighted the creativity of the theater class. (Photo courtesy of Rafik Hanna)

TheatreMcLean holds sketchfest

Philip Rotondo, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2024

TheatreMcLean’s annual Sketchfest event was held on Wednesday, May 15. Five student acts were shown in total, and the event was hosted by senior and TheatreMcLean co-President Rafik Hanna. “Sketchfest...

Soft serve, smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes and ice cream cakes are just some of the treats that Carvel serves.

A frozen tragedy

Sandra Cheng, A&E Editor May 7, 2024

Carvel, Carvel, Carvel. I write this with crushed expectations and a broken heart. With summer approaching, I was excited to try out this popular ice cream shop located in Clarendon, Arlington. I was...

Masters of the Air is a limited series on Apple TV+ that tells the story of World War II in the eyes of men in the United States Air Forces' 100th Bomb Group. The show was released on Jan. 26 and featured historically significant pilots including Major Gale and Major John Egan played by Austin Butler and Callum Turner respectively.

Masters of the Air is a marveling masterpiece

Sabrina Boughanem, Managing Editor April 25, 2024

Action, emotion and history are all compiled into the new limited series on Apple TV+, Masters of the Air, which tells the heroic story of the fighter pilots in America’s 100th Bomb Group during World...

The Highlander Music Picks: April 2024

The Highlander Music Picks: April 2024

JJ Steeg, Reporter April 24, 2024

As Spring blooms with each passing day and we enter the final quarter of this school year, the music scene is reflective of the newly sunny weather. Bursting with energy, these songs were released just...

Taylor Swift's album, "The Tortured Poets Department" was released on April 19

‘The Tortured poet’ inside Taylor Swift lives on

JJ Steeg, Reporter April 20, 2024

Taylor Swift’s illusive and high-anticipated new album, The Tortured Poets Department, details all of Swift’s innermost feelings, offering an emotional and intimate look into her mind. Originally marketed...

The cast performs "Stay, I Pray You," as they board the train and leave their homeland to find freedom in Paris.

TheatreMcLean’s Anastasia is the perfect production

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood April 19, 2024

TheatreMcLean’s newest production of Anastasia: The Musical, will leave you speechless at the talent displayed by the cast and the moving story they perfectly captured. “The first night is always...

Released to theaters on Feb. 2, 2024, Argylle is an action-packed spy film featuring an all-star cast of Hollywood big names. Directed by Matthew Vaughn the movie received mixed reviews from viewers and critics alike.

Argylle: A film so absurd it’s amusing

Sakura Mogami, Reporter April 17, 2024

When the Argylle trailer was first released to the public, audiences were enthralled–with acclaimed Kingsmen director Matthew Vaughn behind the wheel, a star-studded cast, vibrant visuals, and action-packed...

"Found Heaven", Conan Gray's third studio album, was released on April 5, 2024.

Conan Gray’s new album brings listeners to musical heaven

JJ Steeg, Reporter April 8, 2024

Sounding as if it was pulled out of a 1980s coming of age film, Conan Gray’s “Found Heaven” is a culmination of glam-infused instrumentals and heartbreak, bringing back the true meaning of pop music....

Kung Fu Panda 4 brings Jack Black's Po to the big screen for the first time since 2016. The film is the second highest-grossing movie of 2024, only behind Dune: Part Two.

Kung Fu Panda 4 builds on the nostalgic KFP franchise

Andrew Lohman, Opinions Editor March 24, 2024

Having watched the first Kung Fu Panda (KFP) movie with my older brothers during a snowstorm that had school canceled for a week, I really had no choice but to form a nostalgic connection with the franchise....

Seniors Rafik Hanna and Nathan Bass host the March TheatreMcLean No Shame. The event gives theater students a chance to express themselves artistically without judgement.

TheatreMcLean holds March No Shame

Philip Rotondo, Editor-In-Chief March 22, 2024

Tonight, TheatreMcLean held its most recent No Shame, a varsity show event where theater students share jokes, songs and other performances. The March No Shame was styled after a 1970s disco, and was hosted...

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