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Charli XCX reimagines Wuthering Heights

Charli XCX reimagines Wuthering Heights

Liyana Bhaiji, guest columnist
February 27, 2026

The world had no idea which direction Charli XCX would take after the success of her last album, and biggest era, BRAT. While not officially categorized as Charli’s ninth studio album, Wuthering Heights,...

SENSATIONAL SINGING: Senior Jack Rahija opens Fusion’s, a pop acapella group, V-Show act, “Spectrum,” with a harmonious solo. The original song is by Florence and the Machine, although Fusion’s rendition was based on the Nor’easter’s performance, Northeastern University’s acapella group.

Rahija displays remarkable music passion

Julia Szmajda, staff writer
February 27, 2026

At the age of four, senior Jack Rahija picked up drumsticks for the first time, which has since led him to a life unimaginable without music. His passion for drums, guitar, piano, trombone, and singing...

FLYING SOLO: Senior Maddie Ocampo extends her arms, draped with her
shawl, as she performs her dance, Fancy Shawl, a traditional Native American dance alone on stage. Ocampo participated in this year’s V-Show, themed “Kaleidoscope”, where she was the only act with a singular performer on stage throughout the entire show.

Ocampo honors culture, identity through dance

Amani Saudye, co-a&e editor
February 27, 2026

When she spins, her shawl flaring into a burst of color, senior Maddie Ocampo does more than embody the butterfly her dance represents; she represents the act of returning, reclaiming, and carrying forward...

TV HARD AT WORK: Senior Kendrick Lee and sophomore Luca Mariani (left to
right), intently edit “How to Fry a Turkey”, with Lee assisting Mariani on the visual effects. Mariani started off as a Beginning TV student this year but moved to the Advanced TV group this semester, building connections with people like Lee in the stacked class.

Beginning, Advanced TV classes combined

Sydney Doffin, staff writer
February 27, 2026

Working side by side, sophomore Lizzie Reid and senior Phoebe Laurencelle collaborated on the cheerleading video for the Fall Sports and Spirit Assembly. Laurencelle, an Advanced TV and Film (ATV) student,...

Balancing backstage, onstage production

Balancing backstage, onstage production

Emma Winer, co-a&e editor
February 27, 2026

Dipping a fine paint brush in vibrant colors, junior Tess Gillham touches up geometric shapes, smoothes fine lines, and creates beautiful kaleidoscope backdrops she, and all others performed behind in...

Is 2026 the new 2016?

Is 2026 the new 2016?

Evelyn Junia, asst. editor
February 27, 2026

It was the bottom of the tenth inning and all the Chicago Cubs needed was one out to win, presenting them with a chance to break a 108-year World Series drought back in 2016. All Cubs fans, including me,...

Graphic by Ellory Moran

Middle school masterpieces

Meredith Bill and Molly Tomczyk
January 13, 2026

The clicking of keys and currents of conversation bounced around room 2158 this past Saturday, Jan. 10, during the elective workshops for incoming freshmen. During The Oracle’s workshop, eighth graders...

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