AVID, or Advancement via Individual Determination, is a program that helps students prepare for college by teaching them organizational and academic skills. This year, when…
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Tyler Childers at SPAC and a Lesson in Sitting on the Lawn
By KATE THOMAS on September 2024
As my brother and I walked into the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 3rd, there was an enormous crowd of people with cowboy…
Twister vs Twisters: Comparing Two Whirlwind Movies
By KATE THOMAS on September 2024
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for both Twister (1996) and Twisters (2024). In maybe the greatest publicity stunt of the whole summer, Twisters (2024) was…
Your Summer Anthem
By KATE THOMAS on June 2024
With school coming to a close, it’s becoming increas- ingly important to find your personal anthem of the summer. If you’re still looking for the…
IHS Needs More Spirit
By KATE THOMAS on March 2024
As a lover of all things tacky, I have always dreamed IHS could have every bell and whistle of school spirit. A full marching band,…
Stress in Recruiting and Collegiate Athletes
By KATE THOMAS on December 2023
Starting last month, seniors had the chance to sign their National Letter of Intent to play varsity collegiate sports. This decision is often made a…
Music Recommendations for the R&B Fan
By KATE THOMAS on November 2023
If you’re looking for new music recommendations, and you like to listen to Frank Ocean, Brent Faiyaz, or Steve Lacy, you should check out these…
Why Trashy Shows Survive and Good Shows Die
By KATE THOMAS on March 2023
Netflix is the classic streaming service, the main place people watch their favorite shows and movies. Recently, Netflix’s popularity has begun to level out, with…
The Emmys: Recapped
By KATE THOMAS on October 2022
Without the interest from last year on how they wouldproceed during COVID, the 74th Primetime EmmyAwards have little to attract viewers. With a few emot-ional…