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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: 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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The Roundup: American Horror Story, Taylor Swift, and More

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor May 9, 2021

Speak Now by Taylor Swift Speak Now is my personal favorite Taylor Swift album, despite being nearly eleven years old. Swifties often say that Reputation was Taylor's best revenge album, but if...

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The Roundup: Hozier, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and more

Tucker Ward, Staff Reporter March 21, 2021

Hozier by Hozier “We tried the world, good God, it wasn't for us,” 24-year-old Hozier wrote in his 2014 self-titled, debut album. The irish singer-songwriter blends rock, gospel, folk and blues...

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The Roundup: Grand Army, Shawn Mendes, and more

Ella Gilmore, Staff Reporter March 14, 2021

Grand Army It can be hard to find a show that accurately depicts what high school is really like. However, Grand Army does this with ease. The show takes place in New York City and follows five...

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The Roundup: Next in Fashion, John Mayer, and more

Hedda Jagerskog, Staff Reporter March 8, 2021

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wow. If I could use one word to describe this book, it would be powerful. Americanah touches on countless important topics, including race, love, and identity....

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The Roundup: Punisher, Judy Blume, and more

Clara Kasik, Managing Editor March 1, 2021

"Punisher" by Phoebe Bridgers The alt-rock artist Phoebe Bridgers released "Punisher" in mid-2020. The album features a unique blend of folksy instrument playing with eerie lyrics. The album is...

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The Roundup: The Strokes, Community, and more

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor February 21, 2021

Community Community is a six-season, extremely underrated show on Netflix that follows a study group of seven students at the fictional Greendale Community College. This show puts funny twists on...

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The Roundup: The Wilds, Dua Lipa, and more

Ella Gilmore, Staff Reporter February 7, 2021

“Future Nostalgia” by Dua Lipa Although “Future Nostalgia” was released close to a year ago, Dua Lipa’s catchy lyrics and upbeat chords still get everyone on the dance floor. The album...

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The Roundup: Dead to Me, Modern Love, and more

Eva Williams, Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2021

Catch Me If You Can Steven Spielberg is known for his dramatic, action-filled plots -- Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park. Catch Me If You Can, which he directed, contrasts these films....

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Need a new show to binge? We’ve got you covered

With busy nights of homework and the cool fall months upon us, there's nothing better than spending the weekend relaxing with your favorite show. But many of us spent the spring and summer days binging...

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Top 9 shows of 2019

Emma McDonald, Staff Reporter December 23, 2019

9. The Mandalorian "The Mandalorian" is a newly released Star Wars franchised show. A lone bounty hunter ventures out into the outskirts of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic....

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