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REVIEW: For All the Dogs

REVIEW: For All the Dogs

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor October 25, 2023

Favorite Song(s): Daylight, First Person Shooter, What Would Pluto Do At 36, Drake has risen to become one of the world’s most popular artists and has influenced culture in both the streets and in...

REVIEW: Futurama Reboot

REVIEW: Futurama Reboot

Greyson Heiman, Yearbook Copy Editor October 15, 2023

It’s been a long 10 years for fans of Matt Groening’s hit adult cartoon series, Futurama. After years of protesting from fans, Hulu took notice and ordered a new 20 episode season, picking up where...

Spin Pizza’s seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake Gelato is the perfect treat for the autumn days ahead. Combining a cold taste and spicy notes, this resembles the epitome of fall.

REVIEW: Local Fall Foods Review

Ava Talbott, Reporter October 10, 2023

As soon as the leaves fall, so do a variety of different autumn themed dishes. Lawrence has many restaurants and many foods to eat, but which ones are worth trying? Spin Pizza- Pumpkin Cheesecake Gelato...

With tatsy sauces and thin cut fries Dempsey’s deliveres a unique taste and texture. Dempsey’s fries were awarded 2nd place for 2023 best of lawrence.

REVIEW: Fry Fixes: The Best Go-To’s in Downtown Lawrence

Simon Williams September 26, 2023

Fresh cut golden fries are a staple at Dempsey’s, and are the perfect addition to any meal. A timeless side or a stand alone snack amongst all age groups, the french fry is a popular addition to most...

Sharing coffee with friends on the recently opened patio space is a fun way to experience the vibe of local downtown shop, Blue Heron. This patio area provides a great calm space to study, talk with friends, or just bask in the autumn weather

Review: The Great Blue Heron

Stella Mosier, News Copy Editor September 20, 2023

Home to the beloved Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas is the Great Blue Heron Outdoors: an outdoors shop, fly shop, canoe and kayak dealer and cafe all in one. This shop is described by the owners...

Celebrating the 20th anniversary, Starbucks released their fall infamous pumpkin spice latte to rejoice in two decades of their fall menu. The new flavors dropped Aug 24. and many students were excited to get a taste of their favorite drinks once again. “I was very excited to try the pumpkin spice latte because I’ve never tried any of the fall flavors before,” senior Keat Hockenbury said.

REVIEW: Starbucks Fall Drinks Menu

Jayne Landers, Managing Editor August 28, 2023

Starbucks, the infamous coffee franchise, with over 16,000 locations in the United States alone, gains much attention each year with the release of their Fall drink collection.  Since the Pumpkin Spice...

REVIEW: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

REVIEW: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd

Allison Mayhew, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2023

Lana Del Rey’s music career has been marked by success and controversy. “Did you know that there is a tunnel under Ocean Blvd'' is a deeply personal album that gives Del Rey’s introspect on religion,...

REVIEW: A Different Drummer

REVIEW: A Different Drummer

Alicia Narum March 9, 2023

It’s June of 1957 in a fictional state in the South; the remaining residents of Sutton frantically gossip trying to understand the recent events which suddenly made all African American residents...

REVIEW: Good Riddance

REVIEW: Good Riddance

Mallory Thompson March 7, 2023

Before Gracie Abrams hit the road to open for Taylor Swift on her upcoming “The Eras Tour,” Abrams released her debut album, “Good Riddance.” Produced by Aaron Dessner, this album holds musical...

ALBUM REVIEW: Midnights by Taylor Swift

ALBUM REVIEW: Midnights by Taylor Swift

Evan White and Lilly Wall October 21, 2022

After many long, sleepless nights of self-reflecting, music artist Taylor Swift dropped her tenth studio album on Oct. 21 titled “Midnights”, at 12 a.m. EST. After back-to-back release of albums and...

ALBUM REVIEW: Few Good Things by Saba

ALBUM REVIEW: Few Good Things by Saba

Karmina Douglas March 10, 2022

Released on Feb. 4, “Few Good Things” by Saba is a hip-hop and neo-soul album that explores reaching happiness and learning about oneself. From a lyrical standpoint, one of the tracks that explores...

MOVIE REVIEW: I Care a Lot

MOVIE REVIEW: I Care a Lot

Nate Ankenbauer, Reporter February 26, 2021

When a shady legal guardian lands in hot water after trying to scam an old woman who has ties to a powerful gangster. I Care a Lot stars Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) Dianne...

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