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KILLER KING: Baring  his claws, newly crowned king, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), puts on his panther suit. T’Challa’s role as the black panther is to protect his home of Wakanda.

Black Panther intrigues audience, unique celebration of black culture

Cassidy Foronda, co-editor-in-chief
March 16, 2018

Wakandan sunsets are the most beautiful in the world. At least, that’s what Erik Killmonger’s (Michael B. Jordan) father tells him. Those who watch Black Panther will attest to the country’s allure....

Differences improve relationships

Differences improve relationships

Jose Schneider, co-a&e editor
March 16, 2018

I used to say the biggest source of tension in my 15-month relationship with my boyfriend was due to his dislike of the Front Bottoms. I said it with a smile. But, it was always in the back of my mind....

Call Me By Your Name allows for self-reflection, acceptance of vulnerability

Call Me By Your Name allows for self-reflection, acceptance of vulnerability

Ava Mazzei, asst. a&e editor
February 28, 2018

I’ve seen the movie twice. I’ve read the book. To say that the film Call Me By Your Name is good would be quite the understatement. In fact, naming this film as any one thing is difficult for me. There...

Illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Youtube stars provide positivity, support and lessons for viewers

Gabby Zabat, columnist
February 22, 2018

“What up everyone it’s your girl, Superwoman!” “Hi Sisters!” Recognize these iconic voices?   Youtubers like Lily Singh or James Charles film weekly videos to entertain their audiences, however;...

Time’s Up calls for feminist support

Ava Mazzei, asst. a&e editor
February 9, 2018

The biggest lie I ever told myself was that there would be time. ‘Tomorrow,’ I decided. Tomorrow sounds good. It can wait until tomorrow. It was a humid day at my sleepaway camp when my co-counselors...

Celebrities remain unfit for politics

February 9, 2018

At the Golden Globes last month, host Seth Meyers made a joke that set off a frenzy, saying to the crowd and millions at home, “In 2011, I told some jokes about our current president at the White House...

Illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Self-confidence exceeds adherence to beauty standards

Grace Shin, co-editor-in-chief
February 9, 2018

To walk the streets of Seoul, South Korea without seeing something even remotely related to plastic surgery is almost impossible. From the subway station walls lined with advertisements, to people walking...

Culture II delivers quality tracks, weakened by unnecessary length

Culture II delivers quality tracks, weakened by unnecessary length

Jack Davis and Aidan Graham
February 9, 2018

Migos. For most, the sheer name of the Atlanta rap trio brings a multitude of different emotions and opinions. One area that everyone can agree on, however, is their ability to stay relevant since their...

Illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Finals weighting disproportionately affects semester grades

Abby Grant, co- opinions editor
February 9, 2018

Semester one was filled with 54 gold days and 54 blue days. This means senior Nicole Herdman* had 108 different opportunities to prove herself worthy of a particular grade in one of her more rigorous ...

illustration by Raya Shoilekova

Academic Dishonesty Policy requires communication

February 9, 2018

His sophomore English teacher passes around a sheet with scenarios of academic dishonesty. As the teacher reads through each scenario, John* thinks to himself: I’ve done that dozens of times, how is...

Guest Column ‘South’s Most Influential’- Julia Jakubiak

Julia Jakubiak, key club leader
February 9, 2018

Every high school student looks forward to the weekend—it’s a time to sleep in, get together with friends, or catch up on homework from last week’s procrastination. But instead of kicking back and...

Illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Pharmaceutical companies unethical in prioritizing advertisements over research

Mary Grace Reynolds, co-news editor
February 9, 2018

Between 1970 and the mid-1990s, various diseases that previously required surgery or lengthy hospitalizations could suddenly be managed or cured with the use of groundbreaking medications. This era, in...

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