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Donatella Versace steps down: A new era for the iconic fashion house

Donatella Versace steps down: A new era for the iconic fashion house

Madison Heimer, Writer March 27, 2025

After nearly three decades at the helm of Versace, Donatella Versace is stepping down from her role as Chief Creative Officer, marking the end of an era for the iconic Italian luxury brand. She will transition...

Cynthia Erivo is Jesus, and people are not happy

Cynthia Erivo is Jesus, and people are not happy

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer March 13, 2025

Cynthia Ervio is a name that seems to be appearing in headlines often within the past year. Erivo, best known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked (2024,) and Harriet Tubman in Harriet (2019,) is a talented...

Cobra Kai lacks bite

Cobra Kai lacks bite

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer February 28, 2025

Cobra Kai is one of Netflix's most watched series. The first two seasons, which aired on Youtube in 2018, were arguably the best two seasons of this show’s entirety. With season six recently airing its...

‘Salutations!’ Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show

‘Salutations!’ Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show

Jasmine Smith, Writer February 27, 2025

At New Orleans’ Caesar Superdome for the Super Bowl halftime show, Kendrick Lamar, AKA MC K. Dot, with his special guests Samuel L. Jackson, SZA, and Serena Williams, gave a historic performance at the...

REVIEW: I Will Save You: trauma and identity through literary art

REVIEW: I Will Save You: trauma and identity through literary art

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief February 13, 2025

Small sea shells tucked beneath the damp, ocean-kissed sand leave microscopic lacerations in Kidd’s heels as Devon violently thrashes his body across the beach. He’s made aware of their painful presence...

How the 2023 writers strike still affects media today

How the 2023 writers strike still affects media today

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer January 30, 2025

The 2023 “writers’ strike” was a union strike started by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP.)  This strike was widely publicized...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gains new members

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gains new members

Madison Heimer, Writer November 27, 2024

Since its inception, the Hall of Fame has inducted a wide array of artists from rock, pop, blues, jazz, soul, and other genres that have helped shape the music landscape. Among the diverse range of inductees...

Grooming allegations against Mr. Beast have been debunked

Grooming allegations against Mr. Beast have been debunked

Mariam Diaby, Writer November 14, 2024

James Donaldson also known as Mr. Beast started his youtube career in 2012 which was able to generate millions of views and dollars for his charity work, finally blowing up in 2017.  However, his success...

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Marching band’s big win

Megan Douty, Editor in Chief October 21, 2024

Manchester High School’s Marching Band had one of their biggest wins yet against Naugatuck last weekend. One of the many things MHS is known for is their array of extracurricular opportunities in...

No longer a mystery! Sock N’ Buskin presents Clue: On Stage!

No longer a mystery! Sock N’ Buskin presents Clue: On Stage!

Jasmine Pescarino, Writer October 3, 2024

As the fall season approaches, leaves begin to change, and the spotlights begin to heat up for Manchester High School’s annual fall show, produced by The Sock N’ Buskin Drama Club. Jenna Castonguay,...

Tiktok having an effect on youth mental health

Tiktok having an effect on youth mental health

Eli Robinson April 30, 2023

Social media has been widely used for years and certain platforms have become dominant sources of information, especially for people under 18. However some of the information being spread about sensitive...

Elon Musk loses “Richest Man in the World” title after halving his net worth

Elon Musk loses “Richest Man in the World” title after halving his net worth

Megan Douty April 27, 2023

Elon Musk recently lost upwards of $180 billion, due to his less than stellar financial endeavors, including buying Twitter and selling Tesla stock. He’s now lost more money in a single year than anyone...

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