‘The Simpsons’: Coincidences predictions?
Emma Patt, entertainment writer
June 11, 2020
The Simpsons, the lovable family from Springfield, may be more than they seem. Could they be predicting the future?
Is 1D heading back in one direction?
Ava Duggin, features writer
June 11, 2020
Lindsey Tomlin, junior, runs out of her bedroom to find her mom. “You’re not gonna believe what is going on,” she said. Tomlin has a smile and tears in her eyes. She has been a self-proclaimed One Direction superfan since fourth grade. One day while scrolling through Instagram, she noticed a video...
Movie review: Knives Out
Emma Patt, entertainment writer
June 11, 2020
After listening to my friend drone on and on about the movie ‘Knives Out,’ I finally gave in and went to go see it with her. Based on what I had previously heard about the movie, I had expected to spend the next 2 hours and 10 minutes on a classic “whodunit” story. I was somewhat interested but...
Where to eat during lockdown
Elliott Notrica, entertainment writer
May 24, 2020
The recent lockdown has been a great time to cook at home, but on days when making dinner (or lunch) feels like too much to handle, there’s plenty of local restaurants still open and ready to serve you a great meal. Establishments have switched to carry-out or pick up in compliance with stay-at-home...
Quiz: Which Netflix show do you belong in?
Megan Glasgow, features writer
May 6, 2020
We’ve all imagined waking up in our favorite TV show, but have you ever wondered which one you actually belong in? Whether your calling is battling a demogorgon with Eleven and Mike or cruising through NYC with Chuck Bass, you definitely need to know which alternate reality fits you best. Since you’re stuck at home and you know you have nothing...
Conan Gray takes flight with release of “Kid Krow”
Kate Schreiber, features writer
May 5, 2020
Conan Gray is impossible to define. He’s all the best parts of story-like songwriting with the touch of experimental sounds and a sweet voice that’s revolutionizing the pop scene. He began his career with covers and videos on YouTube and released his EP “Sunset Season” in 2018. While he has h...
10 stories that don’t have anything to do with COVID-19
Emma Lingo, editor-in-chief
March 26, 2020
Ever since COVID-19 made landfall in January, the virus has been dominating the news cycle. Between online school and state mandates, it can feel like coronavirus is taking over. But it’s not. Here are 10 stories to brighten your day that have nothing to do with COVID-19 and its effects. Happy fe...
How to stay sane in isolation
Lily Bartin, VoK editor
March 17, 2020
First, it’s important to understand that preventative measures like isolation, social distancing and event cancellations are inconvenient for everyone, but should be taken seriously. While you may not be at high-risk, protect the elderly, the immunocompromised, pregnant women, infants and other at-risk me...
7 traveling tips to pack for your next vacation
Maya Kim, features writer
March 13, 2020
Waking up at 6 a.m. just to get patted down at security, then wait another two hours to board a seven hour flight without having eaten anything for breakfast has to be the worst part of traveling. Leaving home for a week or two can be exciting, but it can also be unnecessarily inconvenient. To survi...
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