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Moana 2 is a beautiful disaster, featuring new characters without much development.

Moana 2 is just another movie Disney is using to stay afloat

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

In recent years, Disney has created several new movies that have flopped as soon as they hit theaters. These movies, including “Wish,” the live-action “The Little Mermaid” and “Descendants: Rise...

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"The Accident" was released on Nov. 29 and is the indie duo's seventh album.

‘Good Morning’s’ style shines through in new album

Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor December 17, 2024

On Nov. 29, the Australian alternative, indie duo Good Morning released their seventh album and their second this year. Unlike their first release, which runs at 50 minutes, “The Accident” is a short...

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Hazel Hayes' sophomore novel "Better by Far" touches on hard topics of toxic love, heartbreak and grief in unique ways.

‘Better by Far’ flawlessly articulates loss and recovery

Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor December 16, 2024

Hazel Hayes’ sophomore novel, “Better by Far,” is full of twists and turns, always keeping readers guessing what’s actually going to happen between characters. The 2024 novel follows main characters...

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Rapper Kendrick Lamar leans against the trunk of a 1987 Buick Grand National Experimental, also known as the GNX, which calls back to the title of the album.

‘GNX:’ More than just a hip-hop album

Finn Kimmel, Writer December 13, 2024

On Nov. 22, hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar released an album with no warning, titled GNX, with only one teaser leading up to the drop. This release is his sixth studio album and is 12 songs long, totaling...

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"Wicked" was a beautiful rendition of the beloved Broadway show.

‘Wicked’ was a relief to musical lovers

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

“Wicked” tells a story of friendship, acceptance and the differences between good and evil. The original book by Gregory Maguire was written from the perspective of the witches from L. Frank Baum’s...

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The cover of Tyler, The Creator's eighth studio album, Chromakopia

Endings and Beginnings: “CHROMAKOPIA”

Josie Siegrist, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Tyler, The Creator released his eighth album, “CHROMAKOPIA” on Oct. 28. The album consists of 14 songs, with a duration of 53 minutes. This is a highly anticipated album by fans, seeing as it symbolizes...

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Throughout the film, Pharrell Williams visualizes his world through lego, including other artists he worked with in the movie.

‘Piece by Piece:’ How Pharrell Williams built his hip hop career

Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer December 3, 2024

“Piece by Piece” came out on Oct. 11, 2024 and tells the story of a young Pharrell Williams, growing up in Atlantis, in the suburbs of Virginia Beach. The biopic is animated with lego, however it contrasts...

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Robot Roz teaching Brightbill how to fly with the other geese.

‘The Wild Robot’ proves to be an emotional masterpiece

Avery Ballone, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

“The Wild Robot” is a film directed by Chris Sanders, released on Sept. 27. It follows a robot named Roz on her journey of finding purpose, as well as the bridge between technology and reality. The...

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Released on October 18, LYFESTYLE is the fifth studio album of rapper and producer Yeat.

‘LYFESTYLE’ brings back the old sound Yeat listeners have been craving

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Released on Oct. 18 and debuting at number one on the billboard top hundred, the 62-minute project “LYFESTYLE” is the fifth studio album of trailblazing rapper and producer, Yeat. Succeeding his boundary...

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Kinetic Games released their next major update for Phasmophobia on Oct. 28 which included their 2024 Halloween Event called Blood Moon Rising.

A ghost hunter’s look into the “Phasmophobia” Crimson Eye update

Xyon Gavula, Artist November 20, 2024

Phasmophobia starting guide by Xyon Gavula Student As the Blood Moon falls below the horizon, this one of a kind “Phasmophobia” Halloween Event brought the community together for...

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Talisman staff members pick their favorite movies for this Halloween season.

Halloween movies in review: Talisman staff members’ favorites

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor November 4, 2024

In honor of the spooky season, the Talisman staff decided to share some of their favorite Halloween movies and what makes the movies special to them. The three movies listed were some of the staff's favorite...

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almost monday's new album, "DIVE" came out on Sept. 25, 2024 bringing a wrap up of the summer weather with their "Beach Boy" sound.

‘DIVE,’ almost monday’s debut album, brings a summer vibe into the swifting seasons

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief November 1, 2024

Released on Sept. 25, “DIVE” is the first album from almost monday, a trio group under Hollywood Records. With nearly 60k followers, the band consists of Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Luke Fabry (bass),...

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