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Olivia Rodrigo and her 2024 “GUTS” tour

Madelyn Schrier, Staff Writer | September 6, 2024

Where are these concerts happening? “The show opening night was in Palm Springs, California, and will go through Europe and the U.S. for the next six months” (Willman). Many people worldwide await new dates to get added in other areas of the world. Rodrigo hopes she can share her music worldwide. Adding dates to her “GUTS World Tour” would help spread the word about her music in areas where...

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How does UMG taking their music catalog off TikTok affect the viewer?

Madelyn Schrier, Staff Writer | September 6, 2024

On January 31, 2024, Universal Music Group (UMG), took all their artists' music catalogs off of TikTok. The companies met to discuss negotiation and failed to agree. The reason for UMG cutting ties with TikTok is due to artists being underpaid and not respected by TikTok. UMG controls many of the biggest labels, including Republic Records. People are now wondering if there will ever be a re-signing...

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OPINION: GenZ is divided, but it’s not fully their fault

Madelyn Schrier, Staff Writer | September 6, 2024

Often adults like to say that teens and young adults these days are, “hard to negotiate” with and “divided”. How did they end up this way at such a young age? The answer is the upbringing of Gen Z.  Oftentimes, older generations like to blame Gen Z for the way we act. When we look at the world, parenting trends, new tech, and what these kids see, all play a major role. The media then uses...

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Five Nights at Freddy’s (review)

Aleister Atlas, Staff Writer | November 17, 2023

The First Night 9 long years ago, a man by the name of Scott Cawthon created a small RPG. Late at night, he read through his less than sub-par reviews of his newest indie title, “Chipper & Sons Lumber Co.” While most of the reviews weren’t great to begin with, one review stuck out amongst the rest. That review claimed the animals present within the cartoon game did not look quite right....

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Vacationing to Navarre, Florida: a guide to your perfect trip

Madalynn Young, Staff Writer | November 16, 2023

Florida is a beautiful state to live in and visit during any time of the year. To be more specific, Navarre, Florida is a fun place to go to that is not crowded with tourists. For anyone looking to travel to Navarre, it is important to consider various things. These include the mode of transportation, where to stay, where to eat, and what activities to do. Last spring break, my family took a trip to...

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OPINION: GenZ is divided, but it’s not fully their fault

Madelyn Schrier, Staff Writer | September 6, 2024

Often adults like to say that teens and young adults these days are, “hard to negotiate” with and “divided”. How did they end up this way at such a young age? The answer is the upbringing of Gen Z.  Oftentimes, older generations like to blame Gen Z for the way we act. When we look at the world, parenting trends, new tech, and what these kids see, all play a major role. The media then uses...

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Schools should start later

Kayla Winkle, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

  Schools don’t have to start later every day. A possibility is schools start later on only certain days of the week. That said, events happening on the weekends makes students want to get more sleep. A suggestion is on Mondays at least we should start school later. So students get a little more sleep and catch up on the sleep they might have lost on the weekend. Sleep Students should be...

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Seniors deserve more allowed absences

Lily Johnston, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

At Jenison High School, seniors get two absences during the second semester. If they have 2 or fewer absences, they have the option to waive exams. If they go over the 2 absences they have to take the exam for the class. These absences include sick days and to get them excused you have to go to the doctor. Seniors should be able to miss more days in school and still be able to waive their exams....

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Does technology make us more alone?

Ana Gonzalez, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

The technology could be taking over our lives. This topic can help others realize how they need to spend more time with their families and friends. Technology can make us become less social with each other. It can also make us become more isolated and can make us more distracted by things going on around us. It is possible for technology to make us less social. This can happen by going on our phones...

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Effects of NIL

Jessie Stickler, Staff Writer | April 27, 2023

NIL, name, image, likeness. It is something that is new to college sports. Something many college athletes are taking full advantage of. Bryce Young made the most with NIL at a total of around 3.5 million dollars playing football for Alabama using the NIL. NIL has become so important because it is affecting what college an athlete goes to. And it also affects if an athlete will transfer.   Coach...

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Five Nights at Freddy’s (review)
Vacationing to Navarre, Florida: a guide to your perfect trip

Vacationing to Navarre, Florida: a guide to your perfect trip

November 16, 2023

Five Nights At Freddy’s: A Movie Analysis

Five Nights At Freddy’s: A Movie Analysis

November 16, 2023

Is the Barbie movie really that good?

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How does UMG taking their music catalog off TikTok affect the viewer?
What are stocks? Why should I invest?

What are stocks? Why should I invest?

November 3, 2023

The US debt ceiling, what is it? What’s the impact?

The US debt ceiling, what is it? What’s the impact?

October 31, 2023

How to be a leader

How to be a leader

October 31, 2023

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The club very few know about
Jenison Theater Department presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

Jenison Theater Department presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

October 9, 2023

Marching Macy’s: what the band expects

Marching Macy’s: what the band expects

October 6, 2023

The amazing show

The amazing show

March 1, 2023

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