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Retro Game review: “It’s-a me, Super Mario Bros U”

Super Mario Bros. U is a classic platform Nintendo game that successfully introduced new worlds and levels to add to the vast universe of the Mushroom Kingdom. Sending Mario on carefree adventures to save the princess captures the all-too-well-known essence of Super Mario. This version introduces a more child-friendly character, Nabbit, who is immune to most enemies, thus making the game more accessible to people … Continue reading Retro Game review: “It’s-a me, Super Mario Bros U”

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Why Taylor Swift is a Big Deal

by Evyn Firestone From April 28-30, Taylor Swift took over Atlanta with three sold-out shows made famous not only for the return of Swift to the stage post-COVID, but for a notorious Ticketmaster sales crash. But why is Swift such as big deal, and is it all just about hype? A retrospective about why Swift carries such emotional resonance and appeal is in order for … Continue reading Why Taylor Swift is a Big Deal

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Dances with History: Black History Month Assembly review

Photos and review by Kembriel Jackson Dance is performance art that tells a story. The North Springs Dance Company and the North Springs dancers performed such a dance that tells the story of Black Americans during the annual Black History Month assembly held in two sessions during second period on Tuesday, February 28th. The dances symbolize history, culture, and the historical path of progress for … Continue reading Dances with History: Black History Month Assembly review

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Black History Month Spotlight: The Appeal of Jordan Peele

by: Jordan Bartlett Black horror films, traditionally a haunting and scary genre with familiar tropes and stereotypes, isn’t new, but the genre has seen a renaissance and new approach with deep meanings and messages for Black Americans. Over time, Black horror began to focus less on standard horror tropes and stereotypes and shifted more to what it is like to be black, and how the … Continue reading Black History Month Spotlight: The Appeal of Jordan Peele

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The SpongeBob Musical Soaks Up the Limelight

Play review by Jordan Barlett Photos: Henry Lott The NSHS theater department run of “The SpongeBob Musical,” directed by theatre instructor Joel King, submerged itself in laughter applause, and fun in its six-night run across the past two weeks. The play featured lights, effects, sound effects, acting, songs, and dancing of all kinds, in a joyous celebration of togetherness and tenacity as the famous cartoon was brought … Continue reading The SpongeBob Musical Soaks Up the Limelight

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“The Menu”: A Meal of a Movie

By Sarah Meiselman Over Winter Break, I saw The Menu at the theater. This movie isn’t a traditional horror comedy, rather, it’s a dark satire that mocks the elites of society and their belief that the world is meant to serve them. The movie takes place at Hawthorn, an exclusive restaurant on an island in the Pacific Northwest. When the movie begins, viewers are introduced … Continue reading “The Menu”: A Meal of a Movie

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Art in the Courtyard Sparks Students’ passion for Music

By Kembriel Jackson  Ever hear people playing music or see them performing in the commons in the morning? It’s called Art in the Courtyard, where students get to perform every first Thursday of the month.   If music is a form of art, and art is a form of expression, then Art of the Courtyard is an important outlet for students to express themselves through music and … Continue reading Art in the Courtyard Sparks Students’ passion for Music

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Chadwick Boseman lives forever in our hearts

By Jordan Bartlett Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Black Panther 2) is an incredible and heart-warming sequel. They recently released it on November 11, 2022. The movie continues on the legacy and stronghold of “T’challa ” that actor (Chadwick Boseman) has left on the Black Panther film and so many people, especially Black and African American people, all around the world. Boseman sadly passed away … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Chadwick Boseman lives forever in our hearts

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Game Picks: Slime Rancher

by Sophia Rios If you’re looking for a cute, fun game with tons of adorable characters and a variety of activities and wonders, Slime Rancher published by Monomi Park (an American indie developer) is definitely the game for you. Slime Rancher is a first-person life simulation adventure game which follows the main character, Bea, and her journey as a young girl leaving earth to become … Continue reading Game Picks: Slime Rancher

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