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Maureen Flavin Sweeney and her husband Ted Sweeney.

Hidden History No. 1: Maureen Flavin Sweeney and the Fate of D-Day

Alexandra Carcel, Editor February 15, 2024

Irish postmistress Maureen Flavin Sweeney is a prime example of an ordinary individual who changed the course of history.    Born on June 3, 1923, Flavin Sweeney was raised in Knockanure, County...

How Travis Kelce Got The Girl

How Travis Kelce Got The Girl

Ella Lipson, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

Once Upon A Time  On July 9, when all the stars aligned, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ended up in the same room, at the same time. Kelce attended Swift's “Eras Tour” at Arrowhead Stadium. On...

Six Spoons remain!

This Week in Spoons Vol. 5: The End is Almost Here!

Lily Barber, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

The week of Feb. 12 was a high-stakes week in the seniors' game of Spoons. Although a winner has yet to arise, this week was full of excitement and tension.    At the beginning of this week,...

A poster for the first season of Stranger Things.

Filming Begins on “Stranger Things” Season 5

Nina DiBartolomeo, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

It has recently been announced that the Netflix series “Stranger Things” has started filming its fifth and final season. After much anticipation from fans and a production delay caused by the writer’s...

One of the album covers for Lana.

SZA Announces New Album

Taylor Reddington, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

On Dec. 21, 2023, SZA, the widely known contemporary R&B artist, posted a photo of her hit album cover, “SOS,” on Instagram, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the beloved album. Shortly...

From Trade to Triumph

From Trade to Triumph

Ethan Coffina, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, the Detroit Lions took on the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL playoffs. The Lions would go on to win this game 24-23 in Detroit, putting an end to their...

Two spoons held in front of a Cherokee Mural.

This Week in Spoons Vol. 4: An Interview with Elena Kelly

Lily Barber, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2024

Although the class of 2024’s game of Spoons appears to be slowing down, the game is getting even more intense for the remaining players. As tensions run high and interest starts diminishing, here is...

Bathroom Passes: A Band-Aid for a Larger Issue

Bathroom Passes: A Band-Aid for a Larger Issue

Lily Barber, Editor in Chief February 6, 2024

Leaving class to go to the bathroom is a basic human right, not a privilege. When we are in the comfort of our own homes or out in any public setting, the idea of being stripped of that right never crosses...

The poster for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Reviewed

Saige Moore, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is a prequel to the famous “The Hunger Games” movie series. In this movie, we learn all about the background of President Snow: who he was,...

The cover of the Young Adult Classic: The Hunger Games.

Book Corner No. 4: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins

Ireene Otunnu, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Recently made wildly popular again after the release of the movie adaptation of the novel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” by Suzanne Collins, “The Hunger Games” is the beginning of a thrilling...

Credit: Taylor Swift

The Next Step In Taylor Swift’s Re-recording Journey: “1989”

Ella Lipson, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

Back To The Beginning  On June 30, 2019, music manager Scooter Braun bought Taylor Swift's first six albums. Scott Brechoota, owner of Big Machine Records (the records Swift signed with) sold the...

The Class of 2024 inches closer to the end of this years game of Spoons.

This Week In Spoons Vol. 3: The End is Coming, Spoon Scoliosis, and Spoon Free Zones

Lily Barber, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2024

The third week of Spoons has seen an extreme decrease in Spoons gameplay. As students and faculty walk through the hallways, it is becoming less common to see students with plastic cutlery, meaning we...

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