Enthralling clashes of sounds vibrate through American Airlines Center as performers with bright uniforms jump in unison on the Dallas Mavericks basketball court. The sounds did not come from a Mavericks...

Two years ago, senior Addison Giglione played on a side stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, one of the largest music festivals in the world, as a member of the School of Rock “AllStars” band. “We...

For Leyla Bilha Tepekoylu (’28), emerging girl’s girl trends on social media serve as a refreshing break from the constant stream of negativity women experience online. “As women, we should push...

Choir director Olivia Goliger is not just a teacher; she’s a world-class performer who brings the opportunities of professional critiques and performing in a master’s recital to her students. Goliger...

Worshippers enter the church interior, the pastor makes a call to worship and they introduce the service’s opening hymn. Striking yet warm sound engulfs the church as the organist begins to play, stretching...

“Music can certainly be so great in that it transports you into another place and mood,” said English teacher and Bald Eagles’ drummer Gregg Greentree. “Sometimes when you need it the most.” Greentree,...

Only about 3% of the books published in America are works of translation. Through his role as editor-in-chief of the Ouroboros literary translation journal, junior Adam Tapper is hoping to change that.  Since...

Cataloging Assistant and author Martha Waters said her passion for writing began at the age of 6, when she wrote a simple declaration in crayon: “I’m going to be a writer.” That sentence, penned...

The description of the senior CAS project is simple: develop a plan for an activity that allows for creativity, activity and community service. Nearly every senior chooses to do a CAS project, many seeing...

Coppell High School junior Chloe Vigue may not be the first student to catch your attention when walking into a classroom with her shy demeanor and focused attitude. However, within her passion for...

Fashion trends are recycled every 10 to 15 years. The fashion of the 2000s is coming back in the 2020s, and it’s fascinating to discover what else was brought back with low-rise jeans and yoga pants. A...

Disney has many classic stories and is no stranger to turning these classic animated tales into often mediocre live-action movies. The most recent film added to this collection is the 2025 live-action...

Everyone remembers the performers, producers and lyricists who work on making a song. But what about those who are more hidden in the music-making process? This is the life of an audio engineer. These...

Island Taste Caribbean Grill in downtown San Jose is every foodie’s tropical treasure — the restaurant greets customers with aromatic, fresh portions of Caribbean dishes, a collaged, colorful interior...

Mirror, mirror on the wall, does Snow White still have the Disney magic at all? Disney's Snow White, which released nationwide March 21, had the potential to finally get a live-action adaptation of...

“Love is resistance. Resistance is love.” Libba Bray’s latest novel, “Under the Same Stars,” conveys this message with all the heart readers could hope for. Published Feb. 4, 2025, the historical...

It’s Sunday night and for Mark Ewen, 61, this means turning on “The Wonderful World of Disney” on his family’s fuzzy television screen, sitting at the foot of his parents’ bed. Even now, many...

“If I got a dollar every time someone said I looked like Belly.”  Those words created sophomore Elise Hunt’s first viral TikTok. She only made the video because people online told her she looked...

As the lights dim and a spotlight appears, the crowd turns their attention to the front of the auditorium. Two students—the emcees, or hosts of the Revere High School (RHS) Variety Show—appear on stage....

When Fable Mauss, freshman, lived in Colorado, she visited a local pottery place to bond with her family. She painted a small mermaid figurine, and to this day keeps it on a desk in her bedroom as a keepsake.  After...

New York Times Games, Brawl Stars and Block Blast have become staple games among teenagers. However, there is a new game rising the charts: Balatro. A game where students can gamble fake money has piqued...

Throughout the music and performing arts programs at Revere High School (RHS), there is one student who shows talent and leadership throughout. Junior Miah Palmer’s school day and after school activities...

Man versus machine is a tale as old as time. Many storytellers have given their spin on this, and now filmmaking duo Anthony and Joseph Russo have presented their take with their 2025 film, “The Electric...

For Michael Quintin (’25), magic isn’t just sleight of hand — it’s the glint in another’s eyes. “They have that look of wonder when they realize they don’t know how I just did something...

The winner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature was a surprise to many, as an indie Latvian-Belgian-French co-produced film called "Flow" won rather than Pixar's highest-grossing animated...

Originating in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture, history and heritage, widely known as a day of green costumes, parades and the iconic leprechaun. Although the holiday has...

You never know where the talent lies. Sometimes it’s hidden in plain sight like the small, suburban Stroudsburg High School. It's time this talent is recognized beyond our school's community. During...

Stepping into a restaurant with a name like Rajun Cajun, you would probably expect nothing but authentic Southern cuisine. But from the moment you enter this 53rd Street restaurant, your senses are enticed...

Upbeat and energetic Bavarian polka music blares across the Texas State University courtyard, soundtracked by the rhythmic clacking of black dance shoes on the ground. Ornate colorful Dirndl dresses swish...

“I feel like getting tattoos is a way to express yourself. I feel like your body's a canvas and you can put whatever you want on it,” Ankeny High School senior Tristan Brotherton said. Today, tattoos...

Everybody hurts sometimes, or do they? Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s 2025 film, ”Novocaine,” poses the question of what life is without pain and what gives the good things in life meaning if not...

Packed with an exhilarating mix of unexpected twists, romance, dark bargains, and Victorian society drama, Sasha Peyton Smith’s The Rose Bargain will captivate readers eager to escape into a world where...

Early aughts’ pop, with its dirty, club-ready aesthetics and glossy, synth-driven production, can never truly be replicated. In her junior album released on Feb. 21, Canadian popstar Tate McRae verges...

Editor’s Note: The following column contains references to self-harm.  Your favorite television show is dramatized. Shocker! It includes flying dragons, intelligent zombies, and little girls named...

When one thinks of professional musicians, high school students usually do not come to mind. However, senior Ava Derby is proof that young adults can be professional musicians and follow their passions,...

From joining band and orchestra at Edina High School (EHS) to playing at 7th St. Entry on First Avenue, Max Froehlich and Matthew Smith have each taken the next considerable step in their musical careers....

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Muse. It was originally published on March 10, 2025.

Following the albums “After Hours” in 2020 and “Dawn FM” in 2022, Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd released the third and final installment of his “After Hours” trilogy with the album...

Jessica Benedek, senior, first tried freeze dried Skittles two years ago with her grandmother while on vacation and loved it. “They’re better freeze dried,” Benedek said. “The texture is,...

At Patriot High School, songs from timeless classics to rock hits play within the hallways as students transition from one class to the next. The songs create a soundtrack that captures Patriot’s lively...

Even in Hollywood, not many can say they’ve directed their first film at age 18. Senior Branden Estrada can. From a young age, Estrada has always been doing something with art, starting with drawing...

As freshman Ephraim Blair stepped onto the main stage of Carnegie Hall, one of the most esteemed venues in America, he felt a mix of nervousness and pure excitement. He quickly got his nerves under control,...

While many students spend their time exploring malls and department stores for their outfits, juniors Ellora Horan, Rowan Kelly, and Aisling Muldowney spend their time crocheting, sewing, or knitting their...

During the pandemic, pottery teacher Rebekah Pilypaitis and her husband Michael began writing a children’s book series called “The Adventures of Marlin Walnut.” The books started as bedtime...

Art can come in many forms: fashion, music, painting and more, but why limit yourself to one? Junior Jacob Ayson will reinforce that idea later this month. Combining the two’s talents, junior Jacob...

More than 20 years after the Y2K panic, a cornerstone of the era has arisen once more. Bright, bold colors, low-rise flares, tracksuits and chunky sneakers fill the shelves of popular clothing stores once...

“These are my authentic words straight from the heart,” sings junior Neiyo Hagens on the title  track of his latest project “authentic words from the heart.” On Jan. 26, Hagens released his third...

TikTok’s nature and algorithm are designed to be centered around things that the user is interested in. Whether that be fashion, food or lifestyle, everyone has their personal interests. This has caused...

Kaeley Pearce, a senior at West High was born on April 10, 2007, 16 short hours after her father passed away. Managing the loss of her father was hard for Pearce. She began her dancing journey at only...

This story is not about how senior Laila Ashanti Soileau cannot speak. It's about a life drawn in shades of grey, existing between black and white, sound and silence. It’s about worlds of color...