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Are you willing to pay the price?

Are you willing to pay the price?

Hazel Ockander, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

You look at your hands and notice how bland they are, which means it's time to go to the nail salon. You show up and get your nails done, but when it comes time to pay the price, it is $50 for just a simple...

On January 15, 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they will no longer permit the use of food coloring Red 3 in foods or any ingested products without prior FDA approval. Red 3, the food dye that is currently under scrutiny, has been proven to cause cancer in animals. In addition, Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 also have been found to contain carcinogens (cancer causing ingredients). The dyes Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 have been found to cause hypersensitivity reactions. The food products in the above image include food dye and have the possibility to cause negative health reactions in humans.

Food coloring under the microscope: Petroleum based dye is placed in our foods, leading to toxic outcomes

Claire Weibye, Editor, Layout Editor March 4, 2025

On January 15, 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they will no longer permit the use of food coloring Red 3 in foods or any ingested products without prior FDA approval....

On February 9, 2025, Kendrick Lamar performed during Superbowl LIX's halftime show, where the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs played against each other. Lamar preformed ten of his top songs from his discography, including songs "All The Stars," and "Not Like Us."

They not like us

Cyan Seymour, Editor, Website Editor February 28, 2025

On February 9, 2025, hip-hop and rap artist Kendrick Lamar performed the halftime show Super Bowl LIX, where the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off during America’s most anticipated...

Super Bowl ads in 2025 are even more creative than in the past. Many say these were the highlight of the night.

The winning ads of Super Bowl LIX

Lily Abele, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

As we walked up to find a car to rent, there were hundreds of newly-washed cars, neatly parked in front of us, with the choice to pick anything. The decision of which car to choose appeared daunting. I...

Redbull is a tasty energy drink with a variety of flavors that can be hard to choose from. After tasting most of them, the peach seemed the best.

Which Red bull flavors will actually give you wings?

Sweet Pea Ratliff, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Red Bull has 16 total flavors ranging from their newest winter edition, iced vanilla berry, to classics like the tropical version and watermelon. Choosing from all the options can be quite difficult especially...

On September 19, 2024, Ryan Murphy’s and Ian Brennan’s "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" was released on Netflix, grabbing attention all over America. The show describes the story of the Menendez brothers as it takes viewers through the murder of their parents, their trial, and their conviction while also showcasing the sexual and mental trauma that the boys experienced from their parents.

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” twists the truth for more appeal

Avari Wischhof, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Ryan Murphy’s and Ian Brennan’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was released on Netflix, grabbing the attention of not only true crime fanatics, but a larger portion...

Artist's rendition of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart if he were an artist alive and creating new content in 2024. His latest piece, “Ganz Kleine Nachtmusik” was played for a modern audience on September 19, 2024 for the first time.

The Maestro strikes

Louis Hoffman, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

A group of classical music researchers rediscovered a new Mozart song while compiling music for the ninth edition of the Köchel catalog. [The catalog is the most complete list of works of Wolfgang Amadeus...

Hydro Flask (top left), Hydro Jug (top middle), Yeti (top right), Stanley (bottom left), Owala (bottom middle), and generic brands (bottom right) are some of the most trending water bottles at the moment. 35% of students said that Owalas were their favorite water bottle brand.

Which trending water bottles are really worth the hype?

Olivia Muffler, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Having a cool, trending water bottle has become the new hot thing these past few years, especially among teenagers and young adults. Water bottles have become a status symbol in schools across the country,...

On October 21, 2024, chocolate chip pumpkin bread was made to end up being the best fall treat.The ingredients, batter, and the end result of the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin bread.

Baking the perfect fall treat

Cyan Seymour, Editor, Website Editor November 7, 2024

It’s late October, meaning all of the pumpkin flavored delicacies are making an epic comeback for the rest of the year. One treat that has been gaining quite a bit of traction on social media sites such...

Actresses and actors of the four teens take a break at the end of the movie to reminisce the iconic car scene with a photo on set. The car was used to create the eerie ending that allowed Director Craven to continue with sequels to his now classic film.

“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep”

Gabe Buggi, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

On November 9, 1984, Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street hit the silver screens for the first time in America to slash its way into what is now known as the horror classics. The movie can be described...

(L-R) Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Cake Cookie, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk, and Cookies & Cream Milkshake are four of the 6 Crumbl Cookie flavors for the week of September 30, 2024. The students of Lincoln East High School are obsessed with these cookies but I don't think their worth the price.

Is Crumbl worth the calories and the cost?

Nitya Haridas, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

  Crumbl Cookies, the cookie place that is taking America by storm, has the people at Lincoln East High School in a craze this fall. But is the Crumbl craze worth the hefty prices and abundant...

The Turkey Apple Bacon Panini  from Bagels and Joe came out in early October, 2024. As fall-themed flavors have become more popular, lots of customers are happy with the items, getting them into the fall mood.

Bagels and Joe introduces a new fall menu featuring apples from a local orchard

Lily Abele, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

We’ve felt the chilly breeze, which means fall is here and Bagels and Joe, a local bagel and coffee shop with far more than just bagels and coffee, introduces their new fall menu. Bagels and Joe has...

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