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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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Students applying for the  FASFA and ORSAA during the FASFA and ORSAA Help Night on January 9, 2025.
College Financial Aid Opportunities for Barlow Seniors
Natalie Brooks, Assistant Editor • January 31, 2025

Seniors who plan on going to college must begin prepping and planning for their futures. One of the most important ways to do so is to apply for financial aid. Seniors have several opportunities to apply for financial aid to fund their college education instead of paying out of pocket, but it is most...

The old Syrian flag(left) and the new Syrian flag(right)
Conflict in Syria
Alex Kahl, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

After 24 years in power, Syria’s 19th president, Bashar Al-Assad, was forced out of office. He sought out power and balance between the people in his country and was later forced to leave...

50 rhesus macaque primates escaped from the Alpha Genesis Research Facility in South Carolina on November 6, 2024.
Monkeys Escape!
Jillian Renner, Staff Writer • January 24, 2025

A little over a month ago, Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, was in possession of 50 rhesus macaque primates, which were being studied for progressive brain...

Luigi Mangione being escorted by the NYPD
United Healthcare CEO Shooting
Madison Stephens, Historian • January 24, 2025

On December 4, 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside a luxury hotel in Manhattan. The perpetrator, described initially as a masked individual, fired multiple...

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...