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Cover of "The Romantic" by Bruno Mars. Collected from Atlantic Records

REVIEW: “The Romantic” by Bruno Mars

Rakshan Ossen, News Managing Editor March 21, 2026

After years of anticipation, pop and R&B icon Bruno Mars returned with his latest album, “The Romantic.” Having built a reputation for smooth vocals and timeless hits, especially in the 2010s,...

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REVIEW: “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2”

Arianna Waller, Reporter December 19, 2025

After a two year wait, “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2” was released in theaters on Friday, Dec. 5. Many fans had mixed hopes for the sequel: some wanting a lore accurate movie, while others wanted it...

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REVIEW: Stranger Than Ever

Baila Love, Online Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2025

After nearly a decade of production for the five total seasons, the first of three volumes of the final season of “Stranger Things” was released on Nov. 26. Considering the three and a half year wait,...

Glinda and Elphaba from "Wicked" standing back to back outside of emerald city. Digital illustration by Ava Talbott.

REVIEW: Changed for Good

Ebi Hegeman, Yearbook Managing Editor December 16, 2025

Since the first movie’s release, I have patiently waited for the Nov. 21, 2025 release of Wicked: For Good. With such high success from the first film, I went into the theater with high expectations...

A punch card for J&S Coffee. Digital illustration by Harper Finck.

FEATURE: Java & Study

Evie Chancy, News Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2025

Located just across 6th Street from Free State High School, J&S Coffee has seen local students and community members stop by not only for their daily caffeine fix but also to spend time and socialize. In...

Cover of "A Matter of Time" by Laufey. Collected from Vingolf Recordings.

REVIEW: “A Matter of Time” by Laufey

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor September 19, 2025

Back at it with a new album, Laufey released “A Matter of Time” only a year after the release of her previous hit album, “Bewitched”. Released on Aug. 22, “A Matter of Time” explores a variety...

Cover of "Man's Best Friend" by Sabrina Carpenter. Collected from Island Records.

REVIEW: Man’s Best Friend

Meredith Shryock, News Copy Editor September 10, 2025

In the past three years, Sabrina Carpenter has gone from an underdog to a household name: topping charts, selling out arenas, bagging awards and finally earning critical acclaim her fans thought she long...

Cover of "Who's The Clown?" by Audrey Hobert. Collected from RCA Records.

REVIEW: “Who’s The Clown?” by Audrey Hobert

Baila Love, Online Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2025

Following her boom of success from helping write “The Secret of Us” by Gracie Abrams, Audrey Hobert released her debut album “Who’s The Clown?” When I’ve tried to suggest this album to my friends,...

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REVIEW: “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley”

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor September 5, 2025

Throughout my entire childhood, Jeff Buckley’s lone hit album “Grace” played on repeat in my house. After years of it being in my parents’ rotation, I finally listened to it in its entirety. I...

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