Paintbrush in hand, senior Aubrey Simpson, planning to eventually be an art teacher and inspire kids the same way her teachers have inspired her, adds life to a blank canvas, visualizing a whole world...

After two largely successful comic book adaptations and carrying on the “Rocky” franchise, director Ryan Coogler worked with actor Michael B. Jordan to direct his first original film, the vampire thriller...

How far down does one have to go on the list of highest grossing movies of 2024 before they find an original Hollywood film? 29 movies down on the list, John Krasinski’s film “IF” stands as the only...

On April 11, Francisco Aragón ’84, esteemed poet and author of “After Ruben,” made his second visit to Riordan to share his work with Michael Vezzali-Pascual’s eager AP Literature class. Aragón’s...

Senior Reyn Linder began sewing at the age of 8 after her grandma bought her a sewing machine for her birthday, her very first project being a My Little Pony nightgown. Ever since Linder has had a passion...

Many ballerinas ignore warning signs from their bodies, knowing that taking a single day off can cost them the performance roles they fought for strenuously in their competitive dance surroundings. The...

Few people in the world can play an eight-string guitar — senior Shivraj Panja is one of them. Although Shivraj has been playing the standard six-string for over a decade, he started to learn the more...

Nestled on her soft brown couch with bright red, pink and yellow spools of yarn scattered around her, Melany Cristobal is in her element. A Spanish language show blares on the TV across from her, younger...

With nearly 36K followers on Instagram, Lalithambika Geethu Jayadev, freshman, is oftentimes treated like a celebrity. She is recognized as a Bharatanatyam dancer. “Other people I don't know know...

When freshman percussionist Caleb Colton auditioned to play with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, he thought the most challenging part would be perfecting his music. He did not expect a...

Disney has been, albeit very gradually, making progress in representing all peoples through their princesses. We did get a fish before an Indigenous princess, or Black princess, or an East Asian princess,...

Kristin Durfee comes home at night after a long day at work, sits down at her desk — an organized chaos of handwritten notes — and opens her laptop. She is quickly immersed in a world of mystery, surrounded...

Mike Wang, a Parkway Central High School alumnus, has become a leading figure in the world of video games as the Gameplay Director for Visual Concepts, a leading video game development company known for...

Music is a universal language, an aspect of life that people of all ages participate in. What do Lawrence High students do with music? How does it impact them? Most students listen to music, but some also...

The final note of “The Lord of the Rings” theme song reverberates as senior Aditya Parikh finishes the last stroke of his violin bow. His friend and fellow senior Pranith Surapaneni applauds from the...

Boasting musical talent and military achievement, junior Cyrus Froozan has a uniquely impressive resume. Not many high school students have the courage to play music in front of an audience of hundreds...

Forty-four million. That is the number of artists who walked away from their careers in 2023. The path of an artist is anything but easy. The art world, shaped by unpredictable demand and changing...

With their flowing costumes and stunning maneuvers, East Asian dance group Silk Motion shares their culture with the world and builds community through dance. Silk Motion was formed over a year ago...

As Edward Ter-Hovhannisyan, senior, scrolled through his Instagram feed, he noticed that many school clubs have started Instagram accounts, posting reels to advertise at their school.  Ter-Hovhannisyan...

Moo Deng. Mother Goose. Snowman. Gummy bear. No, these are not part of a Connections category. These are just some of senior Bailey Goldstein’s “30-or-so” collection of self-proclaimed “kooky”...

You’re sitting around a campfire when one of your friends smacks into you. When you ask them what their problem is, they claim a nearby bush had pushed them. Usually, that sort of exchange would end...

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...