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 President Joe Biden speaks at the annual national Christmas tree lighting after the tree is successfully mounted again.

National Christmas Tree Toppled

Janis Parry and Abbey Underhill December 11, 2023

  The National Christmas tree succumbed to winds going up to 45 miles per hour on Nov. 28. The 40-foot tree, which was positioned on the Ellipse, located at the front of the White House fell at...

Monkey’s living in a world of just them

The Monkey Tree

Kinley Waltman, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2023

In jungles green where branches sway, Mischievous monkeys come out to play. Their chattering chorus fills the air, A lively dance, beyond compare.   With tails that swing and eyes that...

Christmas is the best time to get anything off of your wishlist.

Top 5 Gifts

Rohani Nguyen, Editor in Chief December 10, 2023

December has officially started which means parents are going to be asking for their kids' Christmas lists. Every year children are racking their heads around what they want to ask for. This year journalism...

The movie “Die Hard” takes place in Los Angeles.

“Die Hard” is NOT a Christmas movie

Grace Hutka and Cameron Simpson December 7, 2023

Christmas is a time of year everyone looks forward to. The food, family and fun are continuous and infectious. Many families start watching Christmas movies to get into the spirit, which raises the question...

Suzanne Collins, the author of “The Hunger Games” series

Snow Lands on Top: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Iris Chiofolo, Opinion Editor November 29, 2023

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” was released in theaters on Friday, Nov 17. This book-to-movie adaptation is a prequel to “The Hunger Games,” a series by Suzanne Collins. The prequel was published...

Man versus dog: the ultimate showdown

Dog O’Clock

Janis Parry, Literature Editor November 28, 2023

Paw to paw, leg to leg; I stood facing my opponent. As the yellow mechanization that drops me at the destination honks away, I am left with a challenge. His stance is wide, sturdy, and ready for me. My...

Money Aesthetic

The Almost-Robbing of The Bank

Cameron Simpson, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Listen up, I’m known for many things: thievery, villainy, my handsome features and most of all, my beautiful and very cunning mind. Today, however, I would definitely not be known for those things. I...

“Ships on a Misty Morning” by Ivan Aivazovsky

Death’s Doorstep

Iris Chiofolo, Opinion Editor November 28, 2023

the objective is merriment, a lifetime of frustration. what is the point? if not for infatuation.   it bears repeating of our frail mortality, the most minuscule choice ends...

A cooked turkey being cut into, inspired by the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Top 9 Thanksgiving Dishes

Ava White, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Thanksgiving is a holiday that many hold dear, as it brings a sense of unity to America. To continue, this holiday serves as a reminder to remain cheerful and relish in the spirit of fulfillment. When...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2010) ft. Snoopy

Thanksgiving Traditions

Kate Jennings, Features Editor November 27, 2023

Alongside Christmas, Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated holidays, with thousands of families across the country gathering together to express their thankfulness for each other. The holidays...

Epic Games gets ready to host its Fortnite World Cup

Fortnite’s Best Season Yet

Preston Anderson, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

The new season is here! ... Kind of. Fortnite has just dropped their best season yet called “Fortnite OG,” a combination of chapter 1 seasons including five, six, seven, eight and nine. This brand-new...

We were taught not to love.

That Funny Feeling

Grace Hutka, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

We were taught not to love. We were taught that all pairings were made based on necessity. The council of love makes all pairings based on genetics and who works together. Once a year, there is a ceremony...

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