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  • Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty isn’t so pretty

    By Alex Martinez The Summer I Turned Pretty is a book about a girl named Belly. Her mother (Laurel), her brother (Steven), and Belly go to the beach house at Cousin Beach with the best friend of Belly’s mother, Susannah, and her kids, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly has a crush on Conrad, however this summer Read more

  • Advice: Tips on Managing Money as a Teenager

    By Nashonda Bingham As a teenager, learning how to budget your money is an important life skill. Whether you’re saving up for a new video game or trying to save for college, having a budget can help you achieve your financial goals. In this article, we’ll go over some tips and tricks for creating a Read more

  • Personal Perspective: How Basketball Helped Me Succeed

    By Demariea Willis Why is basketball important? I grew up in Chicago IL and since the age of 5 I always loved basketball. I would see my older cousins and uncle play in the backyard when I was younger and it felt like I was watching the NBA because they were so good. Once I Read more

  • Review: The film Mary and Max is a hidden gem

    By Alex Martinez In 2009, Mary and Max, a comedy/drama stop-motion film, was written and directed by Adam Elliot. This story was based on a true story that happened to Adam Elliot. The story is about an 8-year-old girl named Mary who lives in Australia in 1976. She lives with her father and mother. His Read more

  • Review of Squid Game Challenge

    By Tristan Augusto  There’s a new show that recently came out on Netflix. The show is called “Squid Game: The Challenge.” It’s a show that was released on November 22, 2023, and people had different things to say about it. This show is pretty good since it’s based on another show named Squid Game, but Read more

  • Gun Violence in America

    Gun Violence in America

    Gun violence in the US has reached epidemic levels with more deaths and shootings than any other developed country. Stricter laws and awareness efforts are crucial. Read more