Oct. 26, 2026 by Parker Hinkle (‘27) Synopsis: Resident Evil (2026) is a survival horror film, written and directed by Zach Cregger. Loosely based on the video game series with the same name, it follows Bryan (played by Austin Abrams) as a medical courier tasked with delivering an unknown item to Raccoon City General Hospital.
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Oct. 26, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) Hocus Pocus: Hocus Pocus is a classic Halloween movie about three sisters who are all witches. They are accidentally resurrected after being dead for centuries by a group of kids. Then, these kids work tenaciously to rid themselves of the evil witches. It is an adored film, especially
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Oct. 12, 2026 by Parker Hinkle (‘27) Synopsis: Backrooms (2026) is a psychological horror film, written and directed by Kane Parsons. Loosely based on a YouTube series under the same name. It follows Clark (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) as a failed architect and now turned furniture salesman when he finds and explores a secret, endless
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Oct. 12, 2026 by Caitlin McMurtrie (‘27) I toured the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus and really enjoyed it. Here’s some reasons you might like it too. The grounds are huge, which adds to the whole college experience. There was always something going on, making it feel very lively. I also enjoyed the environment and
Oct. 12, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Bells ringing, paper jammed in folders, and hours upon hours of homework, now that’s school season coming back! The long-awaited summer break has ended, many of us are trying to find ways to get back into our school time groove. Whether it is a little bit of studying
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Oct. 12, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) Witchcraft has always been viewed as a confusing concept to humans since civilization itself began, always having this kind of stigma and negative connotation attached to it. It has existed in ancient Egypt through inscribed incantations and magician’s tools, medieval Europe through alchemy, the Renaissance period with astrology,
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June 8, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) Astrology can correlate with honestly everything, and if you are building your summer playlist right now and are feeling a little bored of what is on it, then you’ve come to the right place! Find your sign below and see your musician/band that I believe has a great
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June 8, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) You are not as original as you may think. I am almost positive you got your style off Pinterest, at least parts of it. Your top is from the same place as everybody else and your jeans are from either American Eagle or Pacsun. If that sounds like
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June 8, 2026 by Carlin Phillips (‘27) 9:30 in the morning and a woman is standing on a desk shouting about John Proctor and rhetoric. This is English with Ms. Bacher. She may seem intense or strict when you first meet her, but there is a lot more to her than what meets the eye.
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June 8, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) Summer is right around the corner so I’ve compiled a list of my top five favorite summer flowers that can elevate any garden this year! Lavender (Lavandula) This is a classic flower that is loved by many. Lavender is a natural attractor of pollinators such as bees and
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June 8, 2026 by Elias Prodger (‘26) Little Horse — bitknot Feeble Little Horse is exactly what the dream pop and hazy indie rock scene needs in 2026. Formed in Pittsburgh during the pandemic, the band uses space in a far more sculptural way as opposed to My Bloody Valentine’s thick blocks of sound or
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June 8, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) With this being the last edition of The Lightning Rod for this year, I saw it very fitting to do what I love to write most, which is entertainment, specifically in this case, movie reviews. Recently, an amazing movie has hit the theatres, and I had the privilege
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May 25, 2026 by Olivia Howe (‘26) The 152nd Kentucky Derby proved to be more than America’s most revered horse race this year, as trainer Cherie DeVaux made racing history as the first woman ever to train a horse that would win this high-stakes race. Golden Tempo, a chestnut colt with 23-1 odds, was able
May 25, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) The club of restored clothing trends gains a new member: the flip-flop. Alongside polka dots, fold-over pants, and leather jackets, flip-flops find their place in 2026. But weren’t flip-flops always a thing? The decline in flip-flop success goes back to the boom of Birkenstocks. Each season, teens
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May 25, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Thursday night, I had the absolute pleasure of going to see The Outsiders at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, a musical with 4 Tony awards to its name and my personal favorite show. This show is an adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s famous novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic movie
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May 25, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) What is AI? As we all know, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent presence in almost all of our lives. Whether it’s asking random questions, using it to help you study, or even just scrolling upon an AI generated image or video on social media, it has
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