Author: Maia Killory

During the pandemic, COVID-19 confined us, leaving most to look for entertainment on streaming services and the internet. This time alone also caused a movement to find one’s identity, whether in niche online communities, sexuality, or any label one could place on oneself. This search to find one’s true self through the internet has long […]

On Jan. 7, 2024, the Golden Globes aired, nominating impactful and unique films like “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, and “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan. Both movies won awards and earned well-deserved recognition. The host of this year’s Golden Globe was a relatively unknown comedian, Jo Koy. Although having an infamous host was not bothersome […]

In 2020, I was an avid Biden supporter, as were most Democrats—not because I believed he would make a good president or lead the country in the right direction but because he was the lesser of two evils. Many others voted for him for the same reason, but this notion can only take the president […]

For some students, Homecoming is one of the most significant events in their high school career. It’s a time to celebrate school spirit while having fun with peers. Of course, fundamentally, it is a school-held event where you dance for a few hours with teenagers who are all sweaty and tired by the end. Still, […]

 As he commences his 2024 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Former President Donald Trump’s name has been showcased in news headlines, but for unforeseen reasons. Trump was indicted in March of 2023 and has since been combatting issues raised by prosecutors, the public, and his own party. An indictment is when one, in this […]

In only a few weeks, we will be released from the stress and strain of school as summer break comes hurling towards us. Many of us look forward to the longest break of the year as it allows for months of free time to hang out with friends, start projects that school prevented us from […]

Recently, there has been sudden dissent towards AI on the news and at schools nationwide with the creation of Chat GPT. This raises the question: What exactly is AI? As described by Alyssa Schroer in her article “What Is Artificial Intelligence?,” “[…] artificially intelligent systems can perform tasks commonly associated with human cognitive functions — […]

Controversies surrounding the Oscars have grown in the last few years. The Academy has dealt with much, mostly warranted, backlash because of the lack of diversity, the disrespect towards Sacheen Littlefeather, and the notorious slap from the previous year’s program. However, this year many are angry about the nominations. Once again, there is a lack […]