Minecraft is one of those games where the sky is the limit – literally! From the insane number of mods to the randomly generated worlds, Minecraft is sure to leave you happy exploring and creating new items for hours. The best part? Many YouTube personalities make the game feel even more entertaining to watch! Whether it’s crazy challenges or funny...
September 29, 2023
Top 5 PC Games to Play with Your Friends
A list of Top 5 Multiplayer PC Games Playing the top video games is a fun way to hang out with your friends. Thankfully, some games online can turn into hours of fun and laughter with the right group. With that said, let’s take a look at our favorite top multiplayer games! 5) Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Do you have...
Top 5 Songs on Taylor Swift’s Latest Album, “evermore”
Taylor Swift’s follow up to folklore — say hello to evermore From country to pop to indie, Taylor Swift has dipped her toes in many different genres throughout the years. She pleasantly surprised her fans as she returned with her distinct and captivating folk style, tributing many of her stylistic and mood concepts from the album before that, folklore. Let’s...
Bringing back letter-writing while helping the USPS
When was the last time you received a real letter in the mail? You might be hard-pressed to remember. In the digital age, mailing letters to friends and family is often an afterthought, when emailing and texting is faster and easier. These days, the only things you’re likely to find in your mailbox are catalogues from a company you’ve never...
Women’s influence in politics is unprecedented, trend should continue with proven benefits
Now more than ever women are being placed in prestigious political positions. In particular, 13 out of 33 proposed positions on President Joe Biden’s cabinet are women. This is a record-breaking number. Additionally, Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics claims there are currently 143 women in the U.S. Congress, 17 more female members than there were in 2019. In addition to the...
Culture of Director Worship Forgets Other Contributors
The release of Mank, David Fincher of Fightclub fame’s newest release on Netflix, has once again stoked the flames of one of those bitter battles in movie history often lying in the dirt for anyone who has better things to worry about, that being the production of Citizen Kane. You’ve probably heard of Citizen Kane even though you may not...
Study Habits of Northlake’s Top Performers
A lot of Northlake’s students with the highest GPAs and test scores tend to have very similar habits. These not only include study habits, but also lifestyles and eating and exercise habits. A very high percentage of the highest scorers play a sport and also attend school events. The first thing that most interviewees had in common was their work...
Cheerleading Under the Circumstances
This school year is a little different from the rest, as everyone can already tell. This pandemic has taken a toll on a lot of extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading. Over the summer, workouts were held over Zoom. I asked varsity cheerleader Catherine Poole what she thought of it and she said, “I wouldn’t know because I pretty much skipped...
British Parliament Asks Netflix to Add Disclaimer to ‘The Crown;’ Netflix Refuses
Season Four of the Netflix royal drama The Crown was released on November 15, covering more controversial topics about the royal family than ever before. Princess Diana’s relationship, the conflicts of Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher; things that wouldn’t look so good on the royal family. It’s been described as the most anti-monarchical season to date and been called a ‘hatchet job’...
14-year-old Girl Wins $25,000 Prize for Her COVID Discovery
Anika Chebrolu is your average 14-year-old girl living in Frisco, Texas. She loves dancing, making art, playing guitar, using the Internet, and creating cures for viruses in her spare time. You know, normal teen stuff. Last week, Anika won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, getting $25,000 for her in-silico research that could potentially treat COVID-19, and cure influenza. “I have...