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"The new “Cowboy Bebop” had an impossible task: satisfy diehard fans, while staying open enough to welcome new viewers."

Review: ‘Cowboy Bebop’ misses the mark

Hyunsung Na and Vaibhav Sridhar December 7, 2021

Editor's note: This story was part of a portfolio that won superior print story portfolios in the 2022 TAJE Best in Texas contest. Individually, it won honorable mention for online entertainment reviews. When...

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Heritage Park makes for a lovely nature-themed date.

Can’t buy me love

Romantic getaways for seasonal dates
Alanna Reed December 1, 2021

Oh, autumn. The season that poets romanticize endlessly. And who can blame them? No other season compares to fall’s air of romance. Cozying up with your sweetheart, listening to a scratchy record, or...

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A day in the life of an AP student

A day in the life of an AP student

Muna Nnamani November 29, 2021

6:30 a.m.: Your alarm clock goes off. 7:30 a.m.: You have no memory of throwing the clock, but you have to trust that you did because it’s lying in pieces on the other side of the room. 7:45 a.m.:...

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"“Evil Dead II” is a completely different kind of masterpiece. It is as goofy and campy as it gets, but it knows it."

Scary flicks

Harrison Hamre October 21, 2021

I love a good horror movie. They’re engaging, they have character, they have emotion and if done right, they can be so much fun. My favorite movie experiences are watching horror movies with friends....

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Horrifying hits

Horrifying hits

Halloween playlists to terrify this season
Alanna Reed October 20, 2021

Everyone knows the Halloween hits. “Thriller,” “The Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters.” Some of us love these timeless classics. And then there are those who desire something more, something fresh...

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Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Review: Coming-of-age Netflix shows

Vanessa Cardoso September 14, 2021

Ginny and Georgia The Netflix original “Ginny and Georgia”  follows the lives of Ginny and her mother, Georgia. Together they endure the woes of single motherhood. Ginny has never had a stable...

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Catniss was a bit camera shy, and chose to stay in her litter box.

Shelter profile: Catniss

Vanessa Cardoso September 2, 2021

Name: Catniss Age: 8 years old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair Catniss enjoys being held and petted, but she is reserved. She spends most of her time lying inside her litter box even...

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Ricos can be shy, but once you get to know him, he will follow you everywhere.

Shelter profiles: Ricos

Vanessa Cardoso September 2, 2021

Name: Ricos Age: 7 years old Sex: Male Breed: Boxer Mix Ricos is a friendly canine who loves swimming and playing fetch. During the day, Ricos scampers along the grass with the other dogs....

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Review: Tastes of TikTok

Review: Tastes of TikTok

Sophia Craig July 28, 2021

I love finding new recipes as much as anyone, but a lot of the recipes on TikTok only look edible at best. Every day I find myself scrolling past foods with ingredients I can’t begin to pronounce or...

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How to host your own mini prom

How to host your own mini prom

Madi Olivier April 23, 2021

If there’s one thing students know after growing up on Disney Channel movies, it’s that prom is supposed to be one of high school’s most magical nights. From sparkly dresses to punch bowls and...

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Reviews: Rating quarantine reads

Reviews: Rating quarantine reads

Muna Nnamani April 19, 2021

Since I’m a virtual student and have spent the last two months mostly inside my house (I haven’t seen my friends in months, lol), I’ve had plenty of time to read books lately. Some of them I loved,...

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"However, with anti-Asian hate crimes on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the undeniable bias of “Seaspiracy” is dangerous."

Review: ‘Seaspiracy’ reinforces anti-Asian racism

Madi Olivier April 12, 2021

The Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” made waves after its release on March 24, quickly climbing its way up the ranks to the top ten films on the platform. It follows filmmaker Ali Tabrizi around...

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