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New True Crime Series Copycat Killer: How the Media Plays a Part in the Capture of High Profile Serial Killers

Najla Alexander, Featres Editor, Crime Reporter April 24, 2023

The new true crime series  Copycat Killer based on the novel of the same name follows a detail-oriented prosecutor tracking down a copycat serial killer who has an obsession with drawing media attention...

The Last Of Us Episode 9: The Season Finale

The Last Of Us Episode 9: The Season Finale

Gabrielle Fiorella, Editor in Chief March 17, 2023

I cannot believe that season 1 is now over. The game has been out for 10 years now, but the story has just now gotten popular due to the show. In just 9 episodes, the attention and hearts of millions were...

The Last Of Us Episode 8: Hes Got You Baby Girl

The Last Of Us Episode 8: He’s Got You Baby Girl

Gabrielle Fiorella, Editor in Chief March 6, 2023

Nothing could have prepared me for this week’s episode. The ending of episode 7 left us with the uncertainty and fear for Joel’s safety/health with Ellie stitching him up with a needle and thread....

The Last Of Us Episode 7: Ellies Immune Origin Story

The Last Of Us Episode 7: Ellie’s Immune Origin Story

Gabrielle Fiorella, Editor in Chief February 27, 2023

From the end of Episode 6, we were all left in complete shock. I know that’s for sure. Joel had just been impaled with a wooden bat and ended up falling off of the horse, unconscious. After a week of...

Black Films/ TV Shows to Look Out For

Black Films/ TV Shows to Look Out For

Najla Alexander, Features Editor/ Crime Reporter February 27, 2023

In honor and in celebration of Black History Month, here is a list of films and TV series celebrating Black writers, directors, actors, etc., and their work. Allow this time to appreciate and recognize...

The Last Of Us Episode 6: What A Rollercoaster Of Emotions

The Last Of Us Episode 6: What A Rollercoaster Of Emotions

Gabrielle Fiorella, Editor in Chief February 22, 2023

When I started watching this show on January 15th when it premiered, I had so much hope for it to be like the game and I have been extremely happy with how closely related it is. While there have been...

Dahmer, Bundy, Ramirez: How Many More Do We Need?

Dahmer, Bundy, Ramirez: How Many More Do We Need?

Najla Alexander, Features Editor, Crime Reporter October 19, 2022

You know their names: Jeffrey Dahmer, Theodore ‘Ted’ Bundy, and Richard Ramirez, but what about the names of their victims? Are we not, as a whole, just continuously giving in to the attention and...

New Spooky Movies/TV Shows to Look Out For

New Spooky Movies/TV Shows to Look Out For

Najla Alexander, Features Editor/Crime Reporter October 9, 2022

It’s officially spooky season and sweater weather, that time when the temperature drops below 60 degrees and we’re all bundling up to stay warm. That also means new horror and Halloween-themed film...

Abbott Elementary: Growing Pains Isn’t Just For Kids

Abbott Elementary: Growing Pains Isn’t Just For Kids

Rayiah Ross, Staff Writer April 21, 2022

Elementary school can be awkward. We’ve all gone through the uncomfortable stage of getting older and trying to fit in, but the ABC comedy, Abbott Elementary, proves that the teachers in elementary school...

The Female Gaze in the Netflix Series Bridgerton

The Female Gaze in the Netflix Series Bridgerton

Najla Alexander, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

The Bridgerton series on Netflix is number 2 on the Top 10 most viewed TV shows in the U.S. today and if you are a fan you know why, but if you haven’t seen the second season finale yet stop reading,...

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Romanticization of Toxic Relationships

Najla Alexander, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

Students from this younger generation commented on how Euphoria is romanticizing toxic relationships: “Euphoria is definitely romanticizing abuse and toxic relationships even when their intentions...

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Gen-Z Representation in the Writer’s Room

Francesca Crumpton, Guest Writer March 3, 2022

Scrolling through the Netflix home screen there are countless movies and shows involving teenage characters. Films like Tall Girl and He’s All That use Gen-Z humor as the main comedic source for the...

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