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#WarOnChristmas has gone too far

Starbucks red cup controversy sparks a conservative feud

Eric Brown, Opinions Editor | December 9, 2015

At the beginning of November, Starbucks released their annual winter-themed cups. But this year, there's a "huge" difference that is angering many people. Since the late ‘90’s, in November and December...

‘Fallout 4’ an irradiated good time

Derek Rouse, Reporter | December 8, 2015

The core experience is like any other Fallout in the last few years. There are levels to gain, quests to complete, and mutants to kill. Enemies don’t hesitate to bombard you with grenades, or mow you down in a hail of gunfire. Fallout is as unforgiving as it always has been, and to add insult to injury, some enemies have gotten stronger since their last appearance.

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Senioritis: The struggle is real

Mikki Woo, Features Editor | December 8, 2015

There is a contagious disease spreading throughout high schools across the nation killing all sources of enthusiasm and motivation. The symptoms include laziness, lack of studying, attendance failure,...

Mockingjay – Part 2: a decent end to a decent franchise

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | December 7, 2015

While it still has the production feel of a teen dystopian, this last movie loses all of the light of the previous films. With its brooding near two hour and twenty minute run time, the movie can at times be exhausting.

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Fratellis mount an endearing return

Mike Weisse, Reporter | December 7, 2015

The band strayed from their typical repertoire, bringing in a variety of new influences and sounds that give the songs a big boost. Still, there is enough of the familiar Fratellis sound so as to not alienate longtime listeners.

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Kid Cudi should stop making music

'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven' chronicles Scott Mescudi's decline

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | December 7, 2015

'Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven' is a snapshot of an artist who wants desperately to be something he can never be, and it's made all the more disappointing because of just how talented Cudi can be with the right material.

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Classic Review: ‘The Social Network’ (2010)

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | December 7, 2015

With director David Fincher’s effortlessly cool filmography, his gritty dive into the foundations of Facebook, The Social Network, reigns supreme. Beginning with the dark crime thriller Se7en, Fincher...

History and physics classes launch new collaborative catapult project

Caroline Russell and Emily Schackart | December 4, 2015

Mr. Cariello’s E period senior Physics and Mr. Courtemanche’s E period sophomore US History have collaborated for a joint World War I artillery lesson. Students are designing...

Editorial: Smarts-shaming needs to stop

December 4, 2015

Everyone learns at a different pace, and it is not right to harass someone about the grades they are getting in school--whether they are good grades or bad grades. There are students who put in a lot...

‘Poison Season’ an enjoyable tenth outing

Destroyer crafts a dreamy, ethereal pop symphony

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | December 3, 2015

Poison Season is an album that benefits from showing its age.

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New beginning for Lancer hockey

Jake Ziegler, Reporter | December 3, 2015

The LHS hockey team is looking for a fresh start this season, starting with a new head coach. Dan Legro will be behind the bench guiding the Lancers during this 2015 season, with hope to rebound from last...

‘Spectre’ an enjoyable but empty romp

Riley Walberg, News Editor | December 2, 2015

'Spectre' has almost all of the traits of a classic 007 movie. It has a suave and composed Bond as the focus, well-realized, three-dimensional side characters, and thrilling action scenes throughout it. What 'Spectre' does not have is a compelling villain.

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