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In early September, Discord users were greeted by a seemingly alarming notice: “​​To comply with a notice we received from YouTube — Rythm has ended its service. But don’t kick us out yet, this isn’t the end for us.” Discord is a convenient and accessible text, voice, and video service that allows users to communicate […]

The evolution of music production and inclusion of unique sounds has expanded the definition of music. This experimentation has resulted in a plethora of contemporary genres sprouting from the roots of previous musical classifications — and now the niche genre of “hyperpop” falls right into this category.  So what exactly is hyperpop? American Songwriter calls […]

The past two years have been duds for superhero movies. Movies like “Black Widow” and “Suicide Squad” have not met the expectations set by their predecessors, failing to compete when it comes to both plot and entertainment value.  Marvel Studios’ latest entry, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” ends that slump. “Shang-Chi” delivers […]

Fashion has changed dramatically this past year. Accessories that were previously worn only on special occasions, like concerts and photoshoots, have turned into daily-wear. Small pieces ranging from chunky rings to Prada handbags have taken over people’s shopping lists. Bold footwear, from Birkenstock sandals to Nike Air Force 1 to “old man sneakers” to Yeezy […]

The elegant, cursive text of “Happier Than Ever” adorns the warm, beige-toned album cover. An off-shoulder cardigan lays effortlessly across pop sensation Billie Eilish, who, with her hair dyed platinum blonde, is embracing herself. Unlike her previous album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” featuring a dark background and coy smile, her […]

Grammy-winning artist Halsey released her fourth album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power” on Aug. 27. These 13-tracks, some of which were recorded during the singer’s recent pregnancy, received both positive and negative reviews due to her transition to a unique rock vibe. It was a contrast to her usual pop style, leading […]

When junior Allison Tan posted her mental health story on her Instagram account on Nov. 2, 2020, she was met with a flood of supportive texts and messages. A year later, when Tan created @semicolonsaratoga, an Instagram account dedicated to posting mental health stories of anonymous Saratoga High students, she was met with the same […]

When senior Morgan Bettinger set foot on the Boston University campus, it felt surreal. The images and virtual tours that she had seen on Google didn’t do justice to the quiet bustle of student activity and warm sunlight shining on the open walkways, nor could they capture the peppy lilt of Bettinger’s tour guide, a […]

Pushing my way past the imposing set of double doors, I was surprised to see hundreds of students, parents and professors gathered in a hotel conference room. A glittering chandelier hung overhead the Steinway grand piano, set behind a large projector screen displaying the words, “Welcome to Wilmington!” I recognized many of the teachers and […]

Just months into quarantine, I longed for real human interaction. I missed sitting with my friends during lunch, talking about the workload, tests and quizzes. I missed sharing and being scared to share my stories on assigned prompts for English class. I missed the interesting small talks I could have with students. Now, the tables […]