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The Roundup: “Unbroken,” “American Heartbreak,” and more

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor November 9, 2022

"Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" by Laura Hillenbrand I read this book three times and bawled my eyes out every single time. Hillenbrand tells the inspiring...

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The Roundup: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Scott Pilgrim,” and more

Victor Kidwell, Features Editor September 15, 2022

As the school year starts back up, I have been falling back on retro video games and media to help me get back into the flow of things. Maybe it’s the nostalgia value as the summer creeps away, or maybe...

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The Roundup: Graduation, Madden 22, and more

Thomas Wotka, Staff Reporter June 15, 2022

Better Call Saul by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould With the release of its sixth and final season on April 25th, "Better Call Saul" has cemented itself as one of the most successful TV shows of...

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The Roundup: “Batman: Arkham Asylum”

Mino Castillo-Juarez, Staff Reporter May 16, 2022

In honor of the recent release of "The Batman," this Roundup will sum up the Arkham games series, which exceeded expectations, just like the movie. “Batman: Arkham Asylum” (2009) If you want...

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The Roundup: Madden 22, Kanye West, and more

Thomas Wotka, Staff Reporter May 11, 2022

Better Call Saul With the release of its sixth and final season just a few short days ago on April 25th, “Better Call Saul” has cemented itself as one of the most successful TV-shows of the...

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The Roundup: Beyoncé, “Little Women,” and more

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor March 23, 2022

In honor of Women' s History Month, The Roundup is highlighting some female-led favorites.  “Lemonade” by Beyoncé There’s no doubt that Beyoncé’s influence on the music industry has...

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The Roundup: Rex Orange County, Among Us, and more

Audrey Morrison and Eva Williams March 15, 2022

“WHO CARES?” - Rex Orange County The arrival of spring brings a flurry of new albums, each with hits in high competition for the “song of the summer.” While Rex Orange County has his fair share...

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The Roundup: Riverdale, The Princess Bride, and More

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor November 17, 2021

Book: The Princess Bride I'm sure many students are familiar with the classic 1987 movie "The Princess Bride," but even better, in my opinion, is the original book version by William Goldman. The...

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The Roundup: Brassic, Okay Kaya, and More

Audrey Morrison, Features Editor November 8, 2021

Movie: “Happy as Lazzaro” (“Lazzaro Felice”) The 2013 Italian independent drama, “Happy as Lazzaro” (or “Lazzaro Felice”), had been sitting in my Netflix watchlist for months. On...

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The Roundup: “Pageant Material,” “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” and more

Elizabeth Creed, Public Relations Editor October 29, 2021

“Pageant Material” by Kacey Musgraves Kacey Musgraves’ second studio album, “Pageant Material,” is filled with down-to-Earth country music for all audiences. Songs like “Dime Store Cowgirl”...

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The Roundup: Fear Street, Lungs, and More

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor October 5, 2021

Lungs by Florence + The Machine Florence and The Machine is known for her unique voice and dramatic sounds. Her debut album Lungs came out in 2009 and it is one of the most cohesive albums of all...

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The Roundup: Bibio, About Time, and More

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - Hedda  Do you want to read an impactful book? Homegoing will take you on a thrilling roller coaster ride, leaving you feeling enlightened, emotional, and wanting more....

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