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The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

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Set to release in July 2026, “Shrek 5” exemplifies the endless franchise cycle as studios continue to recycle stories for a quick buck. // DreamWorks Animation

Movie franchises chase a magic long gone

Ariel Liu, A&E Copy Editor December 3, 2024

In the past few years, Hollywood has been spatting out a storm of endless sequels, reboots and spinoffs one after another. With recent announcements that "Shrek 5" and "Frozen 3" are officially in development,...

True crime has glamorized the life of criminals, many ethical issues come with the entertainment that true crime provides.

Ethical concerns rise with the growing popularity of the True Crime genre

Asrita Yelisetti, PR Manager December 3, 2024

  “Dahmer,” “Night Stalker,” “The Act” and “Curry & Cyanide” are only some of the most recent popular true crime documentaries that are climbing to the top of trending charts....

Three emerging artists nominated for the Grammys 2025 on Feb. 2 (Left to right): Madi Diaz (Photo credit//Pitch Perfect Pr//Wyndham Garrett), Khruangbin (Photo Credit// Pooneh Ghana) and Arooj Aftab (Photo Credit//Blythe Thomas)

Not your granny’s Grammys: highlighting three emerging artists nominated in 2025

Anika Goyal, Multimedia Manager December 3, 2024

The nominations for Grammys 2025 took place on Nov. 8, 2024. Though popular artists like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish were nominated for several categories, the nominations also featured some emerging...

Engaging in hobbies like reading is a great mood booster when you're feeling bogged down.

Cozy winter reads to warm your exam-addled heart

Indra Deshmukh, Copy Editor December 15, 2022

As the days grow shorter and finals week looms nearer, we’re all searching for tiny moments of lighthearted comfort to fend off the stress. If you feel crushed by the pressure or just need a short and...

On Sep. 29, Disney dropped a teaser for the upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid," reigniting outrage over Disney choosing a Black woman to play Ariel — a choice that first prompted hate when they announced the casting of Halle Bailey in 2019.

Disney’s upcoming live-action movies spark controversy

Saanvi Haridas, Features Editor December 13, 2022

On Sep. 29, Disney dropped a teaser for the upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” The teaser showed Halle Bailey as Ariel singing “Part of Your World,” a song from the original movie....

RM’s ‘Indigo’ features artwork from Yun Hyeong-kun on the album cover

RM’s ‘Indigo’ paints him in shades of growth and vulnerability with a memorable solo debut

Mayukhi Katragadda and Abby Kapur December 12, 2022

In his highly anticipated debut solo album “Indigo,” RM (Kim Namjoon) immortalizes his thoughts on growing older and breaking away from his career in the K-pop band BTS. Advertised as the “last archive...

Tiktok influencer Nessa Barrett's newest album "young forever" released on Oct. 14. In the album, Barrett wrestles with themes of suicide and depression.

TikTok influencer Nessa Barrett opens up about mental health struggles with her debut album “young forever”

Srishreya (Shreya) Arunsaravanakumar, Opinions Editor November 19, 2022

Warning: Sensitive topics such as suicide, mental health struggles and disorders are mentioned in this article. It’s not new for an influencer to venture into different industries to broaden their...

In "Blue Banisters," Lana Del Rey puts a modern spin on her classic Americana sound.

Lana Del Rey’s “Blue Banisters” is a complex revelation of herself

Tanvi Rao, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 10, 2022

Just seven months after releasing “Chemtrails Over The Country Club,” Lana Del Rey returns with her eighth full-length album “Blue Banisters.” In the album, released Oct. 22, 2021, she swaps out...

The tonkotsu udon (large size).

Marugame Udon serves up a bowl of disappointment

Eva Shen and Ella Shen May 9, 2022

  *Disclaimer: Some diction may be slightly exaggerated, but our sentiment holds true.  Marugame Udon: it seems as though half the school is planning on visiting, and the other half is...

In "Crash," Charli XCX expertly dons her pop persona to leave a mark on the genre.

Charli XCX makes an electrifying comeback with “Crash”

Tanvi Rao, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 26, 2022

“Crash” marks the end of Charli XCX’s five-album deal with Atlantic Records, and she’s making sure she ends it with a bang. Released on March 18, the album takes a deep dive into the world of classic...

The 64th Grammy Awards featured dynamic performances and touching tributes in an attempt to reassert its importance within the public sphere.

Grammys performances electrify, but show struggles to retain lost popularity

Lauren Chen, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2022

High expectations fell upon the 64th annual Grammy Awards. The ceremony was held Apr. 2 after a two-month postponement due to COVID-19 concerns. With viewership declining sharply at the beginning of the...

Season 2 of "Euphoria" broadened the boundaries for fashion, to highlight the perplexity behind the new path of each character.

‘Euphoria’ season two dazzles viewers with bewitching and symbolic fashion

Udita Jonnala, Public Relations Manager April 23, 2022

HBO’s sentimental teen drama “Euphoria” returns for season two, brimmed with broken teenagers and mystical visuals.  With glitter, drugs and desolate teenagers, the show “Euphoria” is a gem...

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