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From Backstrokes To Slopes: Amanda Walsh and Pursuing Passion

From Backstrokes To Slopes: Amanda Walsh and Pursuing Passion

Cael Brennan, Editor January 27, 2022

Senior, Amanda Walsh sits in the room wearing about a dozen different neon colors across her clothing. She’s armed with one of her essential pairs of vibrant crocs, a mask smeared with eye-catching decals,...

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Drake & Rappers vs. The Grammys

Drake & Rappers vs. The Grammys

Mike Nelson, Writer January 10, 2022

 “And the winner for best rap album is Certified Lover Boy by Drake” are words viewers won’t be hearing at this year's Grammy's.  Drake has withdrawn his nominations for “Best Rap Album” for...

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“A Love Letter to Journalism:” The Greatness of The French Dispatch

“A Love Letter to Journalism:” The Greatness of The French Dispatch

Samantha Deras, Editor December 23, 2021

Would you turn an obsession into a full blown film? Well, that’s exactly what Wes Anderson did. His newest film The French Dispatch is described as a “love letter to journalism,” telling a story...

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A Tale Dark and Stunning: Numerous Art Pieces of Mysterious ‘Banksy’ and Their Compelling Message

A Tale Dark and Stunning: Numerous Art Pieces of Mysterious ‘Banksy’ and Their Compelling Message

Jack Huot, Copy Editor December 23, 2021

An artist from the UK remains anonymous, leaving his identity up to the public to decipher, all whilst creating graffiti art on alleyway walls to promote relevant messages about our dystopian society. ‘Banksy’,...

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The Rise and Fall of Many Netflix Series

The Rise and Fall of Many Netflix Series

Emily Osit, Editor December 22, 2021

Anne with an E. Grand Army. I am Not Okay With This. These are among many hit Netflix original shows that have been cancelled in the recent months. Along with this, many shows and movies are being taken...

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The Most Valuable Lessons I learned in 2021

The Most Valuable Lessons I learned in 2021

Amritha Suresh, Editor December 21, 2021

  No one loves you more than your mom does  Friends come into your life to bring fun and happiness, as well as teach you things. Love those around you and enjoy their presence, but be wary...

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Sonic Identity and The Visionary World of Arca

Sonic Identity and The Visionary World of Arca

Cael Brennan, Editor December 20, 2021

A cold dystopia of cybernetic spiders, bloody beige heels and a queer world become a sonic reality within electronic artist Arca’s vision. Legendary innovator Arca released a monolith of albums that...

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Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Emily Osit, Editor December 16, 2021

You may know her from her hit 2007 single ‘Umbrella’ or from her makeup and clothing line ‘Fenty’, but did you know that Rihanna Robyn Fenty was just named a Barbadian national hero? Yes, in the...

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Should SWHS start implementing mental health days?

Should SWHS start implementing mental health days?

David Morison, Writer December 10, 2021

Nov 29th - Dec 23rd is that special time of year, the Holidays are officially here and students are officially starting to get burnt out, which is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental...

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Time for Senior Events! 2022 Senior Prom Planning Clear Up

Time for Senior Events! 2022 Senior Prom Planning Clear Up

Riley Heafy-DeAngelis, Writer December 9, 2021

Last week, the senior events for the class of 2022 were released. There are many different reactions from the students about the long awaited Senior Prom. The prom has been scheduled for June 3, 2022 at...

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