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The GRAMMYs were nothing short of historic this year as the music industry welcomed new voices to the stage.

[Photo] Grammys acceptance speeches were nothing short of historic this year

Nova Wilson, Copy Editor February 10, 2025

The GRAMMYs were nothing short of historic this year as the music industry welcomed new voices to the stage.

The iconic Disney castle has always had a hold on society, even through its up and downs.

[Photo] Ranking Disney movies by how much they slightly infuriate me

Cora Beels, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

The iconic Disney castle has always had a hold on society, even through its up and downs.

I will cherish my special childhood Valentine's Days for years.

[Photo] Flowers, chocolates, and the annual constant of Valentine’s Day

Brooke Cullinane, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

I will cherish my special childhood Valentine's Days for years.

A curated music playlist can make any situation more enjoyable.

[Photo] Three tips to make the perfect music playlist

Katty Anderson, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

A curated music playlist can make any situation more enjoyable.

Maybe our friendship has run its course, and maybe that's okay.

[Photo] The guilt in the passing of time

Cora Beels, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Maybe our friendship has run its course, and maybe that's okay.

A broken record plays inside her head; unwavering.

[Photo] The unfathomable weight of perception

Kathryn Campbell, Copy Editor January 29, 2025

A broken record plays inside her head; unwavering.

Although season two may have been taken much less seriously than the first, I still believe it to be one of the most incredible Netflix originals yet.

[Photo] Squid Game 2 has secured its position as Netflix’s third most-viewed show ever, and its success is certainly deserved

Leah Griffin, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Although season two may have been taken much less seriously than the first, I still believe it to be one of the most incredible Netflix originals yet.

Raging fires in California are impacting the Golden state greatly.

[Photo] What once was a Golden State is now going up in flames with wildfire outbreaks worse than ever

Zoe Jordan, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Raging fires in California are impacting the Golden state greatly.

Driving at night under the hazy orange streetlights unlocks a core memory I don't ever want to forget.

[Photo] Orange summer night drives

Cora Beels, Staff writer January 23, 2025

Driving at night under the hazy orange streetlights unlocks a core memory I don't ever want to forget.

New year's resolutions are a tradition— unfortunately, so is breaking them. Here are four ways to make 2025 the best year ever.

[Photo] How to make sure your New Year’s resolutions don’t melt away with the winter

Cora Beels, Staff writer January 13, 2025

New year's resolutions are a tradition— unfortunately, so is breaking them. Here are four ways to make 2025 the best year ever.

I wish I were like the bright optimists I love.

[Photo] I wish I was like my rays of sunshine

Brooke Cullinane, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

I wish I were like the bright optimists I love.

An example of a closet that you would put your clothes in

[Photo] My 2024 clothing wrapped

Kylin Roelfzema, Junior Writer December 17, 2024

An example of a closet that you would put your clothes in

Whether it's clothing, makeup, or simply just an everyday essential, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to be a step ahead in 2025.

[Photo] “Clean girl Christmas:” here is how to culminate your perfect holiday wish list to set yourself up for success in 2024 

Kathryn Campbell, Copy Editor December 17, 2024

Whether it's clothing, makeup, or simply just an everyday essential, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to be a step ahead in 2025.

There are various activities that can be done when you're snowed in that don't involve social media.

[Photo] Four ways to occupy yourself and stay off of your phone during a winter day stuck inside

Katty Anderson, Junior Writer December 13, 2024

There are various activities that can be done when you're snowed in that don't involve social media.

The Vampire Diaries, a show that holds my comfort within it.

[Photo] My place of comfort is in a show that takes my mind away from reality

Zoe Jordan, Junior Writer December 13, 2024

The Vampire Diaries, a show that holds my comfort within it.

The beautiful and magnificent, Taylor Swift, performing at the phenomenal  Eras Tour.

[Photo] My favorite life lessons in Taylor Swift’s music

Rosary Wever, Junior Writer December 13, 2024

The beautiful and magnificent, Taylor Swift, performing at the phenomenal Eras Tour.

A picture that visually explains what an aesthetic study setup might look like.

[Photo] How to effectively prepare for the upcoming exams

Aubrey Hibma, Junior Writer December 13, 2024

A picture that visually explains what an aesthetic study setup might look like.

The energy drink craze has made end caps like this at grocery stores a regular occurrence.

[Photo] The TikTok trend, “heart attack season,” jokes about the dangers of energy drink overconsumption

Alexis Rietema, Junior Writer December 13, 2024

The energy drink craze has made end caps like this at grocery stores a regular occurrence.

The whimsical world I once knew, where everyone was a princess or a knight or a star.

[Photo] I am nonchalant: the whimsical, reminiscent thoughts of an open book

Micah McClarty, Copy Editor December 13, 2024

The whimsical world I once knew, where everyone was a princess or a knight or a star.

A collage of Laufey's newly released winter album, A Very Laufey Holiday, along with other winter related photographs of her.

[Photo] Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Holiday” features all the classic elements of holiday songs, and despite its brevity, these outstanding covers more than makeup for the short runtime

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer December 16, 2024

A collage of Laufey's newly released winter album, A Very Laufey Holiday, along with other winter related photographs of her.

One Spotify user who recognizes that her Spotify Wrapped data gives insight into her mental condition.

[Photo] Unwrapping Spotify Wrapped feels like unwrapping socks

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations December 13, 2024

One Spotify user who recognizes that her Spotify Wrapped data gives insight into her mental condition.

Baking homemade desserts is the perfect way to usher in the holiday spirit.

[Photo] With winter holidays rapidly approaching, here are the best holiday must-have desserts

Brooke Cullinane, Junior Writer December 13, 2024

Baking homemade desserts is the perfect way to usher in the holiday spirit.

The perfect use of styling puffy winter coats and cozy light pink earmuffs to help curate your winter wardrobe.

[Photo] The basic five essentials to spice up your closet this winter season

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer December 11, 2024

The perfect use of styling puffy winter coats and cozy light pink earmuffs to help curate your winter wardrobe.

I've spent countless hours watching sitcoms, and I've loved every minute.

[Photo] A thorough guide to finding the right sitcom for you

Ella Peirce, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2024

I've spent countless hours watching sitcoms, and I've loved every minute.

A picture that resembles the serenity through thinking and being with yourself.

[Photo] My thoughts are my sanity, my self is my guide

Aubrey Hibma, Junior Writer December 12, 2024

A picture that resembles the serenity through thinking and being with yourself.

Of all the animals that I could have chosen, the arctic hare holds my highest rating.

[Photo] Rating winter animals based on whether or not I could snuggle with them, and if not, would the damages be worth it anyway

Alexis Rietema, Junior Writer December 9, 2024

Of all the animals that I could have chosen, the arctic hare holds my highest rating.

A dark figure walking alone through the pouring grey rain.

[Photo] The ghost of haunting sentimentality

Cora Beels, Junior Writer December 11, 2024

A dark figure walking alone through the pouring grey rain.

My first snow day was surrounded with snowflakes and traditions.

[Photo] My first snow day undoubtedly lived up to my expectations with the unique traditions only heightening my anticipation

Brooke Cullinane, Junior Writer December 9, 2024

My first snow day was surrounded with snowflakes and traditions.

An example of a recent Black Friday sale, advertising a 20 percent off discount.

[Photo] Black Friday sales are not what they used to be

Kellan Buurstra, Junior Writer December 5, 2024

An example of a recent Black Friday sale, advertising a 20 percent off discount.

Opening our phones to find an onslaught of notifications can quickly become overwhelming and draining.

[Photo] The phones are the issue: social fatigue as an epidemic

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations December 6, 2024

Opening our phones to find an onslaught of notifications can quickly become overwhelming and draining.

A girl looks out longingly from a shattered crack in a pane of foggy glass.

[Photo] An everlasting day of last week, yesterday, and last year

Cora Beels, Junior Writer December 16, 2024

A girl looks out longingly from a shattered crack in a pane of foggy glass.

The amazing acting of Lacey Chabert make this movie all that more of an incredibly cozy Christmas watch.

[Photo] Hot Frosty has become my favorite Netflix Christmas movie of the year

Alexis Rietema, Junior Writer December 6, 2024

The amazing acting of Lacey Chabert make this movie all that more of an incredibly cozy Christmas watch.

A picture that reflects the action of reaching for something that appears to be just in front of you but is impossible to grasp.

[Photo] Remember five minutes ago?

December 5, 2024

A picture that reflects the action of reaching for something that appears to be just in front of you but is impossible to grasp.

The mirror resting against the papyrus pages has seen every stage of my life.

[Photo] The mirror surrounded by papyrus papers has been privy to every tear and trouble in my life

Nova Wilson, Junior Writer December 4, 2024

The mirror resting against the papyrus pages has seen every stage of my life.

As more and more book-to-movie adaptions are being announced, the quality and effort put into them seems to be declining.

[Photo] The renowned history of classic literature is crumbling beneath the weight of Hollywood’s expectations of revenue and unoriginality in modern adaptations

Evelyn Alt, Copy Editing Manager December 5, 2024

As more and more book-to-movie adaptions are being announced, the quality and effort put into them seems to be declining.

Christmas gifts stacked under a tree, waiting to be opened.

[Photo] Three ways to make sure your secret santa doesn’t end up in a heap of coal

Cora Beels, Junior Writer December 3, 2024

Christmas gifts stacked under a tree, waiting to be opened.

An empty playground, reminiscent of the one we used to play on. Now shrouded by the darkness of night and passing time.

[Photo] The people we used to be

Cora Beels, Junior Writer December 6, 2024

Shadows of two young girls forming hearts with their hands, reminiscence of the friendship we used to have.

The hustle and bustle of the world continues as I seem to fall behind.

[Photo] Everyone’s falling into place and I’m falling behind

Micah McClarty, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

The hustle and bustle of the world continues as I seem to fall behind.

While traveling can be relaxing, there's a good deal of stress to go along with it as well.

[Photo] In order to destress from vacation anticipation, use these four tips when packing your bags and preparing for any trip

Sophia Mix, Junior Writer November 20, 2024

While traveling can be relaxing, there's a good deal of stress to go along with it as well.

Grey's Anatomy, main character, Meredith Grey.

[Photo] The beauty of Grey’s Anatomy

Rosary Wever, Junior Writer November 19, 2024

Grey's Anatomy, main character, Meredith Grey.

Starbuck Gingerbread Chai's are one of their best drinks made.

[Photo] The new winter Starbucks cold foams are a triumph for coffee lovers and haters alike

Alexis Rietema, Junior Writer November 21, 2024

Starbuck Gingerbread Chai's are one of their best drinks made.

The world is being slowly destroyed by people and their actions.

[Photo] Why destroy what was so beautifully created?

Zoe Jordan, Junior Writer November 19, 2024

The world is being slowly destroyed by people and their actions.

The perfect example of what to keep inside your shoulder bag.

[Photo] A guide to structuring the perfect shoulder bag

Leah Griffin, Junior Writer November 22, 2024

The perfect example of what to keep inside your shoulder bag.

An example of a child you could potentially babysit coloring with chalk.

[Photo] Five activities to do when babysitting

Kylin Roelfzema, Junior Writer November 18, 2024

An example of a child you could potentially babysit coloring with chalk.

Attending Grand Rapids pumpkin patches is the ideal fall activity.

[Photo] As autumn comes to a close, these Grand Rapids pumpkin patches are the perfect way to enjoy the fall weather for a few more weeks

Brooke Cullinane, Junior Writer November 15, 2024

Attending Grand Rapids pumpkin patches is the ideal fall activity.

Curly hair routines have taken the Internet by storm, and with it controversy around who really has curly hair.

[Photo] Curly hair routines don’t seem like much on the surface but, in reality, they carry the weight of texturism and hair discrimination

Sophia Mix, Junior Writer November 8, 2024

Curly hair routines have taken the Internet by storm, and with it controversy around who really has curly hair.

Momo the cat as he fends off ghosts on his magical journey.

[Photo] Magic Cat Academy 3, a look into the final installment of the Google Doodle saga

Cora Beels, Junior Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Momo the cat as he fends off ghosts on his magical journey.

A picture exemplifying the aethstetic set-up that is beneficial to motivating yourself to study.

[Photo] A student’s guide: studying

Aubrey Hibma, Junior Writer November 6, 2024

A picture exemplifying the aethstetic set-up that is beneficial to motivating yourself to study.

She exudes a kindness and comfort unlike any creature I've ever known.

[Photo] A firefly’s ephemeral life

Maylee Ohlman, Managing Editor of Publicity November 4, 2024

She exudes a kindness and comfort unlike any creature I've ever known.

Cute and fun painted rocks.

[Photo] Five easy ways to be creative for the creatively challenged

Cora Beels, Junior Writer November 6, 2024

Cute and fun painted rocks.

A highly aesthetic basket assembly, keeping with the perfect beige winter theme.

[Photo] Start the Christmas season with the perfect relational gift: the Burr Basket

November 4, 2024

A highly aesthetic basket assembly, keeping with the perfect beige winter theme.

A photo I found on Pinterest of somebody's birthday setup.

[Photo] A countdown until my birthday

Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer November 4, 2024

A photo I found on Pinterest of somebody's birthday setup.

Looking out the window towards a childhood home, reminstance of our childhood friendship.

[Photo] The real life that may not be real

Ellerie Knowles, Managing Editor of Publicity October 30, 2024

Looking out the window towards a childhood home, reminstance of our childhood friendship.

A picture of the Mean Girls 2024 poster that gave a lot of people hope

[Photo] A movie sequel guide: what to expect and which ones are worth your time

Ellerie Knowles, Managing Editor of Publicity October 31, 2024

A picture of the Mean Girls 2024 poster that gave a lot of people hope

A Thanksgiving dinner spread

[Photo] My top five thanksgiving must-haves

Cora Beels, Junior Writer November 4, 2024

A Thanksgiving dinner spread

A collage of scenes from The Conjuring, Scream 5, and Fear Street.

[Photo] My top three horrors as someone who swore I’d never watch one

Nova Wilson, Junior Staff Writer October 31, 2024

A collage of scenes from The Conjuring, Scream 5, and Fear Street.

A grande Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai is absolutely the perfect fall drink.

[Photo] Starbucks’ fall chai lattes were a reliable favorite—or a disappointing flop

Alexis Rietema, Junior Writer October 29, 2024

A grande Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai is absolutely the perfect fall drink.

A collection of various pop-culture inspired Halloween looks from year 2024.

[Photo] 2024’s Halloween lookbook, complete with a multitude of pop culture moments from this year

Micah McClarty, Copy Editor October 11, 2024

A collection of various pop-culture inspired Halloween looks from year 2024.

An example of an outfit that I liked in years past and will continue to like in the present.

[Photo] How internet aesthetics turned personal reinvention into a seasonal activity

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations October 11, 2024

An example of an outfit that I liked in years past and will continue to like in the present.

A perfect example of the trending fall styles

[Photo] Tips to add some spice to your style this fall

Ellerie Knowles, Managing Editor of Publicity October 4, 2024

A perfect example of the trending fall styles

Fall presents to me the time of year where I am so certain off everything, yet at the same time, so ironically unsure.

[Photo] I know not the nature of my polarizing fall

Kathryn Campbell, Copy Editor October 4, 2024

Fall presents to me the time of year where I am so certain off everything, yet at the same time, so ironically unsure.

The impact of overconsumption in fast fashion has irreparable damage on the environment.

[Photo] Microtrends and microplastics

Nova Wilson, Junior Writer September 24, 2024

The impact of overconsumption in fast fashion has irreparable damage on the environment.

The steady lamb does not hold the weight of her own sporadic tendency, nor does the aftertaste of her omission creep into her placid pasture.

[Photo] On the contrary of the lamb

Kathryn Campbell, Copy Editor September 17, 2024

The steady lamb does not hold the weight of her own sporadic tendency, nor does the aftertaste of her omission creep into her placid pasture.

A photo of vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, who has recently received much backlash.

[Photo] J.D. Vance calls school shootings “a fact of life,” signifying a terrifying sense of apathy toward gun violence

Ella Peirce, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

A photo of vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, who has recently received much backlash.

The sun grows the tree of history; it knows the roots, the fruits, and the flowers.

[Photo] Nothing is new under the sun

Micah McClarty, Copy Editor September 6, 2024

The sun grows the tree of history; it knows the roots, the fruits, and the flowers.

Jenny Humphrey, played by Taylor Momsen, in her teen years, as she is becoming a popular Upper East Side girl.

[Photo] Was Jenny Humphrey really the stylistic mastermind Gossip Girl made her out to be?

Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations September 5, 2024

Jenny Humphrey, played by Taylor Momsen, in her teen years, as she is becoming a popular Upper East Side girl.

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