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Right wing does not signify support for Trump

Right wing does not signify support for Trump

Abby Grant, co-opinions editor
October 6, 2017

It was the day after the 2016 presidential election when I felt a hot whisper on my ear murmur, “So, are you a Republican?” These two friends of mine anxiously hovered over my shoulder to ensure the...

“Villains” marks band’s energetic return

Aidan Celner, columnist
October 6, 2017

Lead singer Josh Homme and the desert rock powerhouse Queens of The Stone age return with flair on Villains. This is one of their most upbeat records to date full of bluesy guitar riffs, synths and all...

illustration by Sophia Lau

Independence crucial for students

Lizzie Garvey, asst. opinions editor
October 6, 2017

During freshman year, I had no motivation to do anything myself. This included picking which classes I took, making my own money, and even little things like calling the doctor. I was forced to do it anyway,...

‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ comes together with visual effects, compelling stories

Alissa Donatello, staff reporter
June 17, 2017

Animated shows aren’t always the first thing people will think about when talking about a really good television show. Most animated shows are catered towards children, after all. But that is not the...

When streaks and red hearts take over: a Snapchat reflection

Gabby Zabat, Columnist
June 13, 2017

“Don’t forget class, your homework is to….” By this point my entire class has checked out, quickly zipping up their backpacks and obnoxiously checking the hundreds of notifications they received...

Louder Than A Bomb liberates, inspires

Cassidy Jackson, senior editor
June 2, 2017

“After each performance, I’m gonna need you guys to cheer as loud as you would if Donald Trump happened to disappear into the Bermuda Triangle!” When Britteney “Black Rose” Kapri, renowned...

Outcome of college applications cause possible letdowns

Outcome of college applications cause possible letdowns

Maeve Plunkett, asst. opinions editor
May 26, 2017

Going into my senior year there were two things I feared most in the world: dying and not getting into any colleges. They say you have to face your fears, and I guess they were right about one of them. In...

Viewing life through social media detracts from real experience

Viewing life through social media detracts from real experience

Zach Cepeda, staff writer
May 26, 2017

Sitting on the very end of the long table, it was easy to observe the awkwardness of the occasion. I sat across from my close buddy, and every time we looked at each other we laughed at the quite observable...

Rapping   resistance:  Performing his recently released album, titled DAMN., Kendrick Lamar comments on social themes like gang culture. This album also features many guest musicians like Rihanna and Bono.

DAMN. reveals new side to Lamar’s music, brings relevant social commentary

Julia Patterson, staff reporter
May 26, 2017

On April 14, Kendrick Lamar released his fourth album titled DAMN., the exact word that I had in mind after listening to it. DAMN. and all its songs are written in capital letters, giving more volume to...

Problematic Production: Mourning his friend, Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) follows a journey in the form of cassette tapes that document the thirteen reasons Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) took her life. Thirteen Reasons Why, originaly based on the novel by Jay Asher, recently aired its first season on Netflix on Mar. 31, 2017.

Thirteen Reasons Why disappoints, strays from novel

Sasha Vassilyeva, senior editor
May 26, 2017

We’re not even halfway through the year and 2017 has already brought forth a lot of disappointments: the Blackhawks’ unfortunate playoff defeat, the Unicorn Frappuccino and Netflix’s new series,...

Glenview censors students from “real world”

Gigi Cepeda
May 26, 2017

What stands out to you when you turn on the morning news? Is it the 947 Chicago shooting victims so far this year that the Tribune references? Is it the budget hole in the Chicago Public School system’s...

Balancing expectations, passions necessary

Sharon Kim, columnist
May 26, 2017

“It’s your life - you should do what you want to do.” Thank you, brave 9th generation Caucasian organism, for those enlightening words. I can see the light now: everything seems so simple. I can...

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