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Rory Gilmore, main character in Gilmore Girls, has one of the worst character development arcs.

The downfall of Rory Gilmore

Kiley Huang, editor-in-chief October 24, 2025

Summer’s come and gone, we’re almost two months into school and a cool breeze has started to stir the drying leaves. As the most aesthetic season arrives, we’re indoor-bound and ready to ignore our...

On this busy weekend, Halloween and homecoming outfits could easily be combined.

Hallo/hoco-weekend: Any survivors?

Riley Devers, entertainment editor October 24, 2025

Dear Kirkwood,  Picture this: You’ve just gotten home from a Halloween party. You change out of your trendy Spirit Halloween costume and take off the layers of makeup that transformed you into a...

Schoolmaxxing

Schoolmaxxing

Desmond O’Connor, political editor August 26, 2025

School has started, once again. You're probably thinking summer was far too short, or far too boring. If you're like me, ever since school slipped out from under me last May, I’ve been going to bed by...

2025 will bring many new seasons of beloved TV shows back to our screens

2025: The year of TV revivals

Daphne Wassel, opinions writer February 26, 2025

Tired of scrolling through endless content only to land on a TV show that seems promising and then losing interest after the pilot episode? You’re not alone. Finding a new series to watch can be difficult....

A tampon hidden up a sleeve.

It’s perfectly normal. Period.

Reese Groh, opinions writer February 26, 2025

Aunt Flo. Shark week. That time of the month. A feminine emergency. Everyone who menstruates has used these terms to avoid calling their monthly cycle what it is. Why? Because it’s embarrassing. This...

Bows, depicting the prominent 2024 trend.

The ins and outs of 2025

Millie Reithel, entertainment editor February 26, 2025

2025 is well underway, but don't fret, I’m here to tell you exactly how you should live your life this year. Not only that, but my expert advice will reveal everything you did wrong last year. From that...

Don’t spoil it for me!

Desmond O’Connor, Opinions Writer February 26, 2025

*Opinions It is late Aug. 2024, and incumbent democratic president Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race mere weeks after growing calls for him to pass the torch. Handing the race to his...

The Education Data Initiative has also reported that undergraduate enrollment has fallen 7% since 2019. While many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have caused this decline, there is a correlation between the rise in college tuition and the decline in enrollment.

Bachelor’s degree? Not for me!

Maren Statzel, opinions staffer February 4, 2025

College season is here. The applications are in and high schoolers are awaiting their acceptance letters like kids waiting for letters to Hogwarts. But are high school seniors prepared for the harsh reality...

Countless animals die every year for the purpose of testing cosmetics.

The mortality in your makeup

Reese Groh, opinions writer January 28, 2025

It’s a bright and early school morning, and you yawn while applying rich, nourishing moisturizer onto your skin. Your favorite bronzing face drops are next, mixed with foundation for a glowy finish....

SNL has released their 50 season, with many memorable performances.

The glows and grows of SNL season 50

Leila Ambuehl, entertainment January 21, 2025

Not a lot of teenagers are watching Saturday Night Live anymore. Maybe you’ve seen it flickering on the old T.V. at your relatives house, or you’ve watched clips over videos of Subway Surfers on TikTok,...

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