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MasterChef Junior Contestant Dies of Cancer at 14

Audrey Hall, Arts and Culture Editor December 8, 2020

On November 17, MasterChef Junior Alumni Ben Watkins passed away at the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago from Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma (AFH), an incredibly rare soft tissue tumor that mostly...

An Introduction to Inktober

An Introduction to Inktober

Abhinaya Gopinath, staff December 4, 2020

While the quarantine madness might be keeping some denizens of Skyline at home with no room for trick-or-treating, a few of the lesser-known hobbies outside of Halloween can finally shine in the spotlight....

“Ratched” Flops With Critics, But Flies High With Audiences

“Ratched” Flops With Critics, But Flies High With Audiences

Audrey Hall, Arts and Culture Editor October 14, 2020

On September 18, 2020, Netflix released an original series titled Ratched, starring Sarah Paulson. The series was written as a prequel to the cult classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, focusing...

The Success of After Hours

The Success of “After Hours”

Abhinaya Gopinath, Staff October 14, 2020

On March 20 2020, After Hours came out as Canadian singer The Weeknd’s latest album, it has been quite a hit since. The day before its release, it broke the record for the most global pre-adds for an...

“Mulan” Boycott Raises Questions Regarding the Politics of the Film

“Mulan” Boycott Raises Questions Regarding the Politics of the Film

Audrey Hall, Arts and Culture Editor October 13, 2020

Immediately following the release of Disney’s reboot of the classic from 1998, Mulan, a hashtag titled #BoycottMulan has been trending across Twitter, Reddit, and most other social media platforms. The...

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A Reemergence in Drive-In Movies, the Culprit: Coronavirus

Anja Cieslewicz, News Editor October 8, 2020

Drive-in theaters have been in decline for the past forty years; that all changed, however, with the outbreak of the pandemic in the United States. Drive-in theaters offer a safe, socially-distanced way...

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Co-creator of Pop Culture Phenomenon Scooby Doo Dies at 87

Anja Cieslewicz, News Editor September 28, 2020

On August 26, 2020, co-creator of Scooby Doo, Joe Ruby, passed away in his home at the age of 87. Scooby Doo, co-created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, first aired in 1969 on CBS and has continued to entertain...

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Death of Chadwick Boseman Shocks World

Audrey Hall, Arts and Culture Editor September 28, 2020

On August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman passed away due to colon cancer at age 43. The famous actor, most well-known for playing King T’Challa in the Marvel movie Black Panther, had been battling his cancer...

The Happiest Place on Earth Turns Virtual

The Happiest Place on Earth Turns Virtual

Audrey Hall, Arts and Culture Editor May 6, 2020

On March 12, Disneyland and Disney World theme parks closed their doors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This has caused tens of thousands of people to cancel their plans to attend the parks, and...

Despite the Virus, There is Still Good in the World

Despite the Virus, There is Still Good in the World

Audrey Hall, Staff May 6, 2020

With COVID-19 (commonly known as the Coronavirus) spreading around the world, causing an epidemic that’s forced people to stay indoors and away from people, it seems to be all that anyone can talk about....

Talk Show Hosts Don’t Let COVID-19 Take Their Jobs

Talk Show Hosts Don’t Let COVID-19 Take Their Jobs

Audrey Hall, Arts and Culture Editor May 6, 2020

COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected everyone’s lives across the entire planet. From small business owners to nurses, it seems as though most people have had to change their schedules to accommodate for...

Graffiti Arts True Expression

Graffiti Arts True Expression

Brandt Hammer, Staff May 6, 2020

Graffiti art is something that is all around the world and can be found basically everywhere from cities to just random walls. There are a lot of mixed opinions about graffiti art. Some think that it is...

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