The idea of No Way Up could have been an idea for a hit movie of the year. Unfortunately, it fell short of my already low expectations. No Way Up was not produced to be a hit movie. Its low production...

Land of Bad proves itself to be a must-watch movie despite being underrated. I would recommend Land of Bad to anyone who enjoys a thriller, military, action, or just straight-up interesting movie....

Senior Megan Boersema can see a future filled with coffee. At a young age, Megan realized that she enjoyed making things. More recently, she discovered her passion for making drinks as a barista. When...

In a world that seems to move faster with each passing day, the concept of being present in the moment has become increasingly important to me.  Many find themselves caught in the whirlwind of thoughts...

When you hear the word damsel, you think of the phrase "damsel in distress". Yes, she is a damsel, but Millie Bobby Brown's character, Elodie, is not in distress. She proved that she could escape danger...

I find serenity in solitude. I find relief in the word alone. Although I love spending time with people, such as my friends and family, the time that I spend with myself is my comfort place. When...

I’m typically a Marvel person, but I'll give in and watch a DC movie when it comes to a few DC heroes. Aquaman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are the only DC heroes that I can tolerate and watch to enjoy...

I saw you from across the room.  I wondered how I had never noticed you before. Although I thought I knew everyone’s name, at first I didn’t know yours.  When I heard your name, that’s when...

The Beekeeper is Jason Statham’s latest action movie featuring a deep sense of care and revenge that it sought through violence.   This movie truly kept me hooked and grasped my attention with its...

As an avid traveler, senior Emma VanTongeren has been to 13 countries with the aspiration of adding many more to that list.  "I've been to 13 countries," Emma said. "I know off the top of my head the...

I’ll never think of him the same way. Unfortunate injuries or medical issues happen all of the time and are a normal part of our imperfect world. But I never thought that he could be in such horrible...

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a captivating TV show that creates a fresh perspective in the Godzilla franchise.  As an addition to the story of Godzilla (2014), the Apple TV+ series, Monarch: Legacy...

Hate is a strong word, but I feel it is appropriate. I can rant for a long time about this fashion trend. Having similarities to a large number of people and keeping up with trends aren't necessarily...

Anyone But You seamlessly blends romance, humor, and emotion into the perfect rom-com. To start off, I am a fan of Glen Powell. As soon as I saw his face in the trailer, I knew this movie was going...

She goes to a different school. No one had ever heard of her before I mentioned her. She’s not really a secret, I've told people about her, but it feels like she is to me. No one else that I know...

Students and teachers alike mostly end up Christmas shopping for their family rather than friends.  English teacher Jessi Dykstra immediately thinks of her mom regarding the idea of Christmas shopping....

My typical nightly facial skincare routine only consists of five products. My morning skincare has only two. For some people, having so few steps may seem strange and they think it would be ineffective....

I often think about how different my life could have been if we hadn’t moved. My parents, our three dogs, and I moved to Grand Rapids when I was a baby. The move didn’t affect any of my friendships....

Juggling a busy schedule can become very difficult for students, but senior Berkleigh Blackport has found balance. Berkleigh keeps busy with sports, work, and school, but with careful time management,...

I find comfort in watching kids' shows. Seeing the same episodes with the same characters I used to be obsessed with sends a wave of nostalgia through me, providing a sense of comfort and calm. Nostalgia...

To Ava Ackerman, for being my best friend before I knew you were my best friend. You were my next-door neighbor when we were toddlers. Then you moved away. Since we were so young, we forgot about each...

I have a favorite group of people.  They aren’t who anyone would expect. I’m a 17-year-old girl. Most girls my age love shopping and scrolling through social media. Yes, I also love those types...

The Kent Career Tech Center, KCTC, is a tech school that provides students with learning opportunities that will help them prepare for their future careers. The classes taken at KCTC can help students...

While on their 2023/2024 tour, Blink-182 released a brand new album titled ONE MORE TIME. Blink-182 is one of the most well-known punk rock bands in the world. In the midst of selling out stadiums and...

Having a balance between maturity and immaturity is crucial to a healthy emotional balance in life.  Being mature is associated with responsibility, emotional intelligence, and a sign of growing up;...

Junior Olivia Rainey found her passion while horseback riding, and she plans to continue the sport throughout the rest of her life.