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Review of Book Club’s January Picks

Written by: Maggie Brown and Natalie Contini | January 17, 2025

Book club just wrapped up their January meeting on Tuesday the 14th by talking about three books surrounding the theme “Epic”. With great conversation and snacks, the members enjoyed a successful meeting...

Review: Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny

Written by: Natalie Contini, Staff Writer | January 17, 2025

Bad Bunny’s latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a declaration of identity, a love letter to Puerto Rico, and a bold stand against the forces of gentrification...

Ethel Cain’s Latest Release Elicits Mixed Reactions

Written by: Nikhil Ravilla, Staff Writer | January 15, 2025

Hayden Silas Anhedönia, better known as Ethel Cain, is an icon. Her 2022 debut album, Preacher’s Daughter, was both a critical and commercial success, amassing her a cult following and much anticipation...

Why Cava Should Come to Columbus

Written by: Nikhil Ravilla, Staff Writer | January 15, 2025

If you haven’t heard of Cava, you honestly might be alone. Think Chipotle, but Mediterranean. Think Brassica, but different but still kind of the same but also kind of better (sorry, Brassica, I still...

5 Fun Ways to Spend your Snow Day

Written by: Olivia Bachmann, Staff Writer | January 14, 2025

In Ohio, the winter months of January, February, and March tend to be cold, gray, and dreary. The 3rd quarter slump is no stranger to most highschool students during the wintertime. However, there is one...

New Year, New Goals

Written by: Aly Janssen, Staff Writer | January 14, 2025

New Year’s resolutions have become a tradition for many people to begin in the month of january. The act of adding a new habit into your daily life to benefit your wellbeing in a new way compared to...

NFL Playoffs Kickoff

Written by: Espen Elfers and Arnav Sawant | January 9, 2025

NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND SATURDAY: (5)Chargers at (4)Texans, 4:30 The first game of wild card weekend will take place in Houston, Texas. Despite being a lower seed than the Texans, the Chargers ended...

Things I Love and Hate, All at the Same Time: New Years

Written by: Nikhil Ravilla, Columnist | December 17, 2024

I don't know about you, but this year has felt like a complete slog. Seriously, January feels like it was in another lifetime. Remember the entire Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson fiasco thing? January....

Things I Love and Hate, All at the Same Time: College Decisions

Written by: Nikhil Ravilla, Columnist | December 17, 2024

As a senior, it seems as though the only thing that is on anyone's mind is college. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited to see where I end up (and nosy me is thrilled to see where everyone else ends up, too). The...

Opinion: Harris’s Campaign and the Decline of Identity Politics

Written by: Varnika Mena, Staff Writer | December 17, 2024

Elections provide lots of information about the wants and needs of the American public. Since her loss, Kamala Harris’ campaign has been scrutinized under many lenses. Popular criticisms cite...

Why College Football is More Entertaining Than the NFL

Written by: Ria Naraian, Website Editor | December 17, 2024

There are a lot of different opinions when it comes to good old American football, one main controversial opinion being that college football is more active and entertaining than football produced by the...

Winter Fashion Forecast

Written by: Aly Janssen, Staff Writer | December 17, 2024

This winter there is a high opportunity to portray chic clean style. The fashion trends this year have been filled with bold accessories, simple yet chic items, shapely silhouettes, colour blocking, and...