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The influencer takeover

Hailey Weiner, Editor in Chief
March 14, 2024

Lights are flashing as paparazzi dash around attempting to capture the celebrity’s perfect shot as they walk across the carpet; however, many begin to put their cameras down as they see that the person on the carpet is not actually a celebrity but, rather, a Tik Toker who has somehow managed to get themselves an invitation to yet another awards show.  “I personally think [influencers being present at award shows] is a fun way for the media...

Stress to be the best

Ansley King, reporter
January 26, 2024

A new semester has begun at Etowah High School, which calls for an update in one of the school’s most competitive aspects: class rank. Students are putting too much pressure on themselves to guarantee a superior ranking, causing unnecessary stress and promoting unhealthy competition between peers.  “I believe that class rank is rewarding to those who have performed well in their classes yet can be belittling towards those who may have not...

“Eternal Sunshine:” A seventh studio surprise

Grace Hedlund, Head of Social Media/Marketing
March 8, 2024

After a four-year hiatus from music, even Ariana Grande did not plan to produce any new lyrics; but following an unforeseen break in her project with the movie “Wicked,” Grande was presented with time to write, produce, and let her emotions guide her. From this artistry, her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine,” was born, and fans can listen to the experience Grande touches on throughout...

Music ‘leaking’ to success

Alannah Hipps, Head of Staff/Editor
March 6, 2024

As technology continues to improve and hackers only become more advanced, music leaks have grown more common; however, these leaks and their effects may not be as bad as they once were.   In the past, if an artist’s music got leaked prior to their planned release, it could ruin their whole album and possibly even their career. Before digital streaming services became a mainstream listening platform,...

A Grammy worthy surprise

Alannah Hipps, Head of staff/editor
February 27, 2024

Broken records. Trendsetting fashion. Groundbreaking performances. Surprise album announcement. On Feb. 4, 2024, the year’s biggest award show, The Grammys, ended with a shocking twist when Taylor Swift announced her newest album, “Tortured Poets Department.”  Swifties were not the only ones left shocked after Swift revealed her next album’s release — which drops on April 19, 2024—during...

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