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In the first episode of Melvin’s Misadventures, Melvin goes on an Easter adventure.

Melvin’s Misadventures: Episode 1

Lillian Olszewski and Xyon Gavula May 5, 2025

Melvin's Misadventures: Episode 1 by Xyon Gavula Student

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THE DRIVER ERA's newest album "Obsession takes listeners into the many feelings of a relationship.

Lust, longing and just enough with THE DRIVER ERA’s newest album, ‘Obsession’

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief April 30, 2025

THE DRIVER ERA, consisting of brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch, released their newest album, “Obsession” on April 11. As their fourth studio album, it hits around 30 minutes with 11 tracks, including...

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View into the center of Franklin Park Conservatories Cherry trees

Cherry blossoms have Columbus blooming into spring

Finnegan Kimmel, Staff Writer & Photographer April 11, 2025

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Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites released their fifth studio album as the Lumineers.

‘Automatic:’ The Lumineers continue to break boundaries as a duo folk band

Mia Saksa, Editor Mentor April 3, 2025

After 20 years of songwriting, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites still continue to break barriers of modern society concepts through their fifth studio album, “Automatic.” The album takes listeners...

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Patterson Hood's fourth studio album "Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams"

Patterson Hood’s ‘Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams’ captures life’s harsh truths with haunting storytelling

Josie Siegrist, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Patterson Hood is a musician best known for his work with the band “Drive By Truckers.” On Feb. 21, 2025, Hood released his fourth solo album, “Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams.” The album...

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Tate McRae's latest album perfectly showcases her growth as an artist since her debut in 2017.

Tate McRae brings vulnerability and bold growth in her latest album ‘So Close to What’

Ava Vogel, Editor-In-Chief March 19, 2025

Tate McRae’s third studio album, “So Close to What,” brings songs weighing on heartfelt lyrics of a breakup weaved in throughout promiscuous pop songs. Released on Feb. 21, she leaves fans with a...

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Released on March 7, 2025, "Mayhem" is the 7th album of singer and actress Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga continues her record-breaking career with ‘Mayhem’

Nevin Mumper, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Released on Mar. 7, 2025, “Mayhem” is the 7th studio album of popstar Lady Gaga. The album was recorded in the legendary Shangri-La studio, notable for being the location where many chart-topping albums...

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"Heart Eyes" is a thrilling slasher movie filmed with a whole lot of love.

‘Heart Eyes’ proves that romance is not dead

Ava Anthony, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

When people think of a “slasher” film, they think of blood, guts and pointless gore. They might not think of a romance sprouting between characters. In “Heart Eyes,” the romance isn’t behind...

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"Under the Same Stars" is a skillfully handled story of emotion and the human dedication to good.

‘Under the Same Stars’ is slightly muddled story of resistance

Zella Bunch, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

“Love is resistance. Resistance is love.” Libba Bray’s latest novel, “Under the Same Stars,” conveys this message with all the heart readers could hope for. Published Feb. 4, 2025, the historical...

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Alessia Cara's "Love and Hyperbole" was dropped on Feb. 14 and is her fifth studio album.

Alessia Cara opens up about love and mental health in new album ‘Love & Hyperbole’

Natalie Heckert, Managing Editor March 7, 2025

This past Valentine’s Day, Alessia Cara released her fifth album, featuring 14 songs. Her first album, “Know-It-All,” is where she originally gained popularity for songs such as “Here,” and “Scars...

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"Dog Man" is a light-hearted, playful film with merits beyond its target audience.

‘Dog Man’ is charming, silly romp

Zella Bunch, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Elementary schoolers and elementary schoolers at heart have earned themselves a major win. Dav Pilkey, a man best known for his “Captain Underpants” books, which began all the way back in 1997, has...

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Anonymous Valentine's notes compiled from a survey of students at Hayes.

Missed Connections: Secret Admirer

Vivian Kumpf, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

vday infographic by Vivian Kumpf Student

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