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December Editor’s Note!
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • December 1, 2024
November Editor’s Note!
Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 1, 2024
October Editor’s Note!
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • October 1, 2024
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Arcane Season 2 Review: A Beautifully Imperfect Tapestry of Love and War
Max Knight December 1, 2024

This article contains major spoilers for Arcane, Season 1 and vague spoilers for Arcane, Season 2.    When I first clicked play on...

Gladiator 2: Sharks, Rhinos, and Baboons OH MY! 
Gladiator 2: Sharks, Rhinos, and Baboons OH MY! 
Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 1, 2024

This review contains mild spoilers for Gladiator 2. Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome to continue the legend of the Colosseum, but does...

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Little Kitty, Big City: A Fabulous Feline Game
Amalia Weix December 1, 2024

Little Kitty, Big City is a charmingly mischievous puzzle game akin to Untitled Goose Game where you play as the titular kitty, who is attempting...

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How to Prep for Exam Season
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • December 1, 2024
Sewing and Craft Club Spotlight
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • December 1, 2024
Winter Break!
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • December 1, 2024
Memorial Football Wraps Up An Impressive Season
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • December 1, 2024
Sao Paulo Race Clinches Max Verstappen F1 Championship
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • December 1, 2024
Halfway Point of the NFL Season
Patrick Mulkey, Co-Editor in Chief, Sports and Co-News Editor • December 1, 2024
Shohei Ohtani: 50 for 50
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • November 1, 2024
Daniel Ricciardo Career Recap
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • November 1, 2024
The 2024 Electoral College results
2024 Election Recap
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • December 1, 2024

In case you didn’t know from every TV ad over the past three months, the 2024 U.S. elections took place on Tuesday, November 5th. While some...

Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?
Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • December 1, 2024

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google recently struck deals to buy or build nuclear power plants in the US. This is driven by one need: the need for...

Sao Paulo Race Clinches Max Verstappen F1 Championship
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • December 1, 2024

On November 3rd, Max Verstappen delivered an incredible performance, producing one of the best wet-weather drives of all time by climbing from...

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Who Hates Rudolph?
Amalia Weix December 1, 2024

This article is, more than anything, a cry to the masses. It isn’t a question I can answer, rather, it is a question I am asking. Please. If...

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