The Season Of Giving: 2024’s holiday shopping is in full force
News December 9, 2024
BY DIMITRIS MELETIS The time of year has come where the holiday season is now in session. With it comes the joy of giving to family and friends, and trying earnestly to figure out what would make a great gift. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), holiday spending... Read more
From Stage to Screen: The much beloved musical ‘Wicked’ made its way to the movies
Reviews December 9, 2024
BY TAYLOR ALDERMAN After captivating audiences on Broadway for over twenty years, Wicked is defying gravity once more, this time on the big screen. Fans were able to return to the enchanted land of Oz in a whole different way thanks to the eagerly awaited adaptation of the well-loved... Read more
EA Sports College Football 25 Review: A flawed, yet nonetheless exciting return
Reviews October 21, 2024
BY: DIMITRI MELETIS On July 19, 2024, EA Sports College Football 25 was officially released. This title marks the first college football installment EA Sports has released since NCAA 14, which came out in 2013. College Football 25’s strongest element is easily its visual presentation. With this being an... Read more
And The Emmy Goes To… : A deep dive into the Television Academy
News September 19, 2024
BY LONDON DERNIS When the calendar flipped to September, entertainment fans everywhere started their countdown for the Emmy awards. Countless predictions were made and nominated shows were binged in preparation for the biggest annual celebration of television. While the Oscars recognize film and the Grammys recognize music, the Emmys... Read more
The Met Gala, Multifaceted Fashion: Execution of “The Garden of Time” theme
EntertainmentUncategorized May 15, 2024
BY LONDON DERNIS Met Gala Monday is a highly anticipated event for fashion fanatics around the world. This year’s dress code was “The Garden of Time” in honor of the museum’s newest exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” Since the transpiration of this year’s gala on May 6, there has... Read more
Media Madness: The guide to 2024’s award season
Entertainment February 16, 2024
BY LONDON DERNIS When the New Year’s ball dropped, some people were yelling cheers over loud music at a party, some were eating grapes under a table, but others opened up their laptops and started making their predictions for the 2024 award season. The start of 2024 is an... Read more
A Super Bowl Circus: Usher takes the stage for the halftime show
EntertainmentUncategorized February 13, 2024
BY LONDON DERNIS It’s 5 p.m. in Las Vegas, the 49ers are up 10-3, Patrick Mahomes is fuming, Brock Purdy is celebrating and are those… roller skates? Usher on roller skates wasn’t on anyone’s 2024 bingo predictions. Yet, the R&B icon successfully transformed the football field into his own... Read more
“The Beacon of Hope and Possibilities”: The 95th Academy Awards is one for the history books
Entertainment March 13, 2023
BY LONDON DERNIS From addressing the infamous slap to the numerous first-time nominee wins, milestones were made during the 95th Academy Awards. The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, premiered on Sunday night, March 12, and was tuned in by movie lovers around the globe. To kick off... Read more
The “Spirits On Fire Tour”: The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction’s most remarkable tour yet
EntertainmentReviews February 27, 2023
BY HAYLEE WINEBERNER Attending concerts that headline popular 90s bands are always a thrill to attend, as it can be considered a nostalgic experience for Gen X and for Gen Z to get a glimpse on how the now “older years” used to be. Hitting off with their “Spirits... Read more
Voices Around CCHS: Talented students taking on their vocal passions
EntertainmentFeaturesProfile Features February 27, 2023
BY ASHLYN COHEN Young virtuosos’ at CCHS explore their distinctive talents and are excelling greatly. With a wide range of musical genres, many have found what they love best. While many students’ talents eventually become party tricks, such as doing a backflip, these students showcase their voices musically for... Read more