The benefits and limitations of a block schedule

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Many schools, such as Deerfield High School in Illinois, are switching to block schedules. Block schedules started as early as the 1920's and gained popularity over the last few years. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Schools throughout the United States have been rapidly picking up block schedules in the past few years. As opposed to traditional scheduling, block schedules involve […]

“Call of the Wild” is a great family film that is a campy version of the original novel

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“Call of the Wild” (2020) is an adaptation of the 1903 American novel carrying the same name, by Jack London. The movie remained fairly accurate to the novel but played down many gruesome scenes and behaviors of the main character, Buck, in order to ensure that this movie remain true to its family rating. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.

Following along with the trend of bringing old American classics to film, “Call of the Wild” (2020) bounded into theaters on Feb. 21, showing audiences its version of […]

National Honors Society’s Pet Drive calls warriors to donate to animals in need

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The two-week NHS Pet Drive is an annual event that allows students to donate pet supplies to the dogs and cats at the local Humane Society. Students donated a variety of supplies, like blankets, beds, newspapers, puppy pads, food, bowls, bottles and toys. Graphic by Alexandra Gerges.

In January, Steinbrenner’s National Honors Society continued their annual tradition and offered a two-week donation period for human’s four-legged friends. Kathleen Syron, Leah Wilson and Cookie Lopez, the sponsors of the club, opened Rooms 204 and Room […]

P.S. I Still Love You strays far from its original book

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“P.S. I Still Love You” characters Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean Covey celebrate during their first date of the movie. Throughout the film, the couple’s relationship was tested by demanding exes, new crushes, and the classic dilemma of balancing work and romance. Courtesy of IMDb.

The newest Netflix movie, “P.S. I Still Love You,” is the sequel to “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and the second book in […]

Tesla Cybertruck fails at existing [SATIRE]

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Elon Musk's company, Tesla, releases their newest vehicle, the Tesla Cybertruck. The presentation of the Cybertruck did not go as planned. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

It is a very important day for Elon Musk as he reveals his company’s newest, blockiest creation, the Tesla Cybertruck. Straight out of Minecraft, the Tesla Cybertruck is a one of a kind, electrically powered […]

Chick-fil-A’s new Kale Crunch Side is a disappointment and is mediocre at best

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Chick-fil-A introduces their new side option, the Kale Crunch Side, nationwide in January 2020, offering it as a healthier alternative to the iconic waffle fries. However, the promised depiction (left) compared to the actual result (right) left much to be desired, both in quantity and quality. Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A (left) and Alexandra Gerges (right).

When people think about Chick-fil-A, usually the first thing that comes to mind is their waffle fries. But this New Year, Chick-fil-A seems to be jumping […]

“Little Women” (2019) is a love letter to author Louisa May Alcott

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Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures
Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

With so many successful adaptations of “Little Women” out there, in the form of two silent films, three major movies, a few television series, and even a […]