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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on the face during the Oscars, March 27, 2022.
Reminiscing on the First Half of the Decade
Lilith Sotin, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

We are almost halfway through the decade! These are just some of the events that have happened in the past five years. Many of them are deeply important, while others are fun and interesting.   2020 The US Senate...

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February 3, 2025

Midge Collins College and Career Center  Mr. Bhear recognized her work in putting together Career Day.  Mrs. Collins supports students...

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Study Tips for Finals
January 31, 2025

Finals week is coming up sooner than you think. Here are some ways to help you study: Space out your studying - If you break up your study...

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From the Philippines to Barlow
January 31, 2025

Moving from country to country can be difficult for anyone, especially when it includes moving to a new school and making new friends. We have...

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Map of major California fires.
Cali Catastrophe
Alex Kahl, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

As the fires continue to erupt in California, thousands of lives are at risk. The fires, beginning on January 7th, 2025, spread through the sun state and developed into around 31 wildfires. The largest two wildfires are still active, known as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.  Both the Palisades...

"A Day Without Immigrants” protest sign in Los Angeles, California February 3, 2025.
The First Months Of Protests
Lilith Sotin, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

 A Day Without Immigrants    On February 3rd, the “A Day Without Immigrants” protest broke out nationwide, highlighting the importance of immigrant workers and their impact...

The great white shark, known to be involved in most all shark attacks, swimming in the ocean.
Shark Attack Issue in Australia
Ashley Rodman, Treasurer • February 19, 2025

Three fatal shark attacks have recently occurred in Australia. These attacks happened on January 2, 2025 in South Australia, February 3, 2025 in Queensland, and December 28, 2024 in Queensland....

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What’s up with Planes Right Now?
Madison Stephens, Historian • February 19, 2025

  Lately, it seems like every time you check the news, another plane is going down. From midair collisions to runway disasters, aviation incidents have dominated headlines this...

SNOWSTORM INCOMING!
Ways to Prepare for a Snow Storm
Faith Lewis, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025

It's around the time of year when snow storms come around. Here are some tips to help prepare ahead of time for power outages and snow storms: Stock up on non-perishable foods. Get flashlights...

Presents to enjoy for this holiday season.
2024 Holiday Season Gift Ideas
December 17, 2024

  Finding the perfect gift can often feel like a stressful and challenging task, but it’s important to remember that the thought and effort put into the gift is what truly counts. With the 2025...

Former SROs, Officer Rasmussen and Officer Sweazey standing outside of  Gordon Russell Middle School
We Shouldn’t Be Saying No To an SRO
Allison Rasmussen, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

School Resource Officers, or SROs, have been a major part of school safety. In past years, Barlow has had officers in the school. SROs are Police Officers who have been accepted into specific training....

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Are You Too OLd to Trick-or-Treat in High School?
Halzie Langley, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Halloween time is coming around. For many, the spooky season is filled with many exciting activities, such as going to pumpkin patches, watching scary movies, wearing fun costumes, and more. But is trick-or-treating...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Ervio, recreate the iconic broadway poster for Wicked
‘Wicked’ Is Soaring To The Top Of The Charts
Allison Rasmussen, Website Editor • January 27, 2025

Taken from the footlights of Broadway, Wicked has made its debut on the big screen. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the movie became an instant hit. From theatrical fans...

 George Orwells 1984 published in June, 1949
Banned Books You Should Know About And Read
Lilith Sotin, Staff Writer • January 26, 2025

Books are being banned all across the world, this is nothing new. In 1637, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Thomas Morton’s New English Canaan, or New Canaan, was the first book to ever be banned due to a harsh...

Nosferatu is director Robert Eggers' fourth feature film, and by far his most successful.
‘Nosferatu’ Rises From the Dead
Jacob Hallberg, Editor-in-Chief and Historian • January 24, 2025

  Modern horror legend Rober Eggers’ long-awaited interpretation of the silent horror classic, Nosferatu, has finally come to the silver screen.  In 1922, German director F.W. Murnau released...

 Red One stars Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson, and J.K. Simmons.
Red One is a Stocking Full of Coal
Jacob Hallberg, Editor-In-Chief • December 18, 2024

Replete with phoned-in performances from nearly every member of the cast, characters more wooden than Santa’s sleigh, special effects that rival the Star Wars prequels in their quality, and a script...