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Are Kids’ Clothing Going Out of Style?

Stella Kakatsos, General Reporter April 9, 2024

I used to go to Justice all the time growing up. You know, the one with the bright pink logo that immediately got kids to beg their parents to go in. Opening in January 2004, the store was originally...

Sip Sip Sip: Forest Cafe

Sip Sip Sip: Forest Cafe

Salma Baksh and Jenny Dun April 2, 2024

Welcome back to the Sip Sip Sip Series! If you’re new, this is a series where we (Salma and Jenny), along with special guests, try and review different coffee establishments throughout NYC.    In...

Boys A Liar pt.2

Stella’s Top Picks from the 2023 Billboard Top 100

Stella Kakatsos, General Reporter March 7, 2024

During 2023, many memorable songs made it to the Top 100 on Billboard, ranging from all genres. Only 5 artists were able to make me repeat their songs over and over again. Here is my personal ranking...

The Hidden Gems of Forest Hills

The Hidden Gems of Forest Hills

Bhargavi Patel, Entertainment/Lifestyle Section Editor February 12, 2024

In Forest Hills, three establishments stand out, each offering a sanctuary for food lovers. Tikka N Talk located on 70-11 Austin St., is a beacon of authentic Indian cuisine, promising  a journey to the...

New Year, New Me?

New Year, New Me?

Athena Vishudanand and Jackson O Brien February 12, 2024

The start of a new year provides us with the chance to reevaluate ourselves, our habits, our aspirations and our relationships. It’s a global moment of reflection and realization, where we decide what...

Thankful Thanksgiving Thoughts

Thankful Thanksgiving Thoughts

Athena Vishudanand, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2023

The mere mention of Thanksgiving brings forth the memories and smells of a glazing turkey in the oven, gravy bubbling on the stove, and the sweet smell of fresh apple pie. However, besides the delicious...

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Is “Golden,” Golden?

Bhargavi Patel, Entertainment/Lifestyle Section Editor December 12, 2023

With six albums hitting No. 1 on the Billboard’s Top 200 charts and multiple Grammy nominations over the past three years, their impact on the music industry is undeniable. BTS, also known as Bangtan...

Source: The New York Times

The One Where We Lost Chandler

Stella Kakatsos, General Reporter December 12, 2023

Matthew Perry, known as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom show “Friends” was found unresponsive by his assistant in his hot tub around 4 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2023 in Pacific Palisades, California. He was...

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Loki’s Glorious Purpose

Niyati Chauhan, Photographer December 12, 2023

Show-stopping performances from the actors, outstanding production, and phenomenal cinematography lead the second season of "Loki" to be considered one of the greatest stories the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

A24 Film Studios

Priscilla: A Movie Review

Autumn Marin, Op-Ed Editor December 12, 2023

“Priscilla,” a new biographical drama from renowned and adored filmmaker, Sophia Coppola, recounts the life of Priscilla Presley, with a focus on her relationship with Elvis Presley. It is based on...

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Our Flag Means Death: The End for The Gentleman Pirate and Blackbeard?

Ren Nebet, Head Copy Editor December 12, 2023

Spoilers ahead! Be prepared to sail the seas on The Revenge through the second season of Our Flag Means Death! On Oct. 26, 2023, the second season aired its finale, with two episodes premiering every...

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