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Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice fails to live up to classic whodunit standards

Quilla Ross and Zoe Levy • October 2, 2023

A Haunting in Venice, released Sept. 15 and directed by Kenneth Branagh, is based on the book Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie. In the film, retired detective Hercule Poirot is invited to a seance...

Five fall horror movies for a cozy day in

Hanna Cortright, Cub Arts and Entertainment Editor • September 28, 2023

As autumn peeks around the corner, fall movies are the perfect way to embrace the approaching Halloween season. Nothing beats cozying up with a blanket, grabbing a bowl of popcorn, and watching a scary...

Olivia Rodrigo releases devastatingly relatable album GUTS

Elsa Hunt, Cub Copy Editor • September 22, 2023

20-year-old popstar Olivia Rodrigo finally released her long-awaited sophomore album GUTS September 8, 12:00 a.m. EST, garnering immense support from her fanbase of self-proclaimed “Livies”. However,...

Goin’ “Down in the Valley” for the Head and the Hearts’ music festival

Ella Furuichi, Reporter • September 20, 2023

Nestled in the middle of downtown Napa Valley, the first Down in the Valley music festival took place at the Oxbow RiverStage, Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 3, featuring a lineup of nine talented...

Honeyboys create buzz at BottleRock

Dylan Carson, Reporter • June 25, 2023

On Sunday, May 28, Northern California boy band the Honeyboys took a big leap onto the BottleRock stage, playing alongside major artists like Lizzo and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The six person band consists...

BottleRock Recap

Kyra Featherstone, Dylan Carson, and Willy Finley • June 19, 2023

On Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, a lineup of captivating musicians performed at BottleRock Napa Valley. The lineup started with smaller, rising artists and throughout the day rose to more popular...

Column: What’s the cookie’s Crumbl?

Corina Karr and Mia DeNunzio • May 31, 2023

What a chocolatey week! Crumbl Cookies, a Utah cookie shop turned national franchise, offers a menu which rotates weekly. The cookie selection for the week of 5/21 is delicious with strawberry and banana...

Top 5 Go-To Cookbooks

Peyton Price, Photographer • May 10, 2023

Everyone has to cook at least one time in their life. Some enjoy it, others don’t; some make a living out of it, others are really bad at it. Whatever your stance on cooking or baking is, there are numerous...

Column: What’s the cookie’s Crumbl?

Corina Karr and Mia DeNunzio • May 3, 2023

The week of April 16: the sweetest Crumbl Cookie lineup. Crumbl Cookies, a Utah cookie shop turned national franchise, offers a robust cookie selection, which changes every week. From the Cotton Candy’s...

The ultimate prom playlist

Kelsey Riemer, Brynn Galaich, Jasmin Desruisseau, Maddie Alsterline, and Peyton Price • April 2, 2023

With all due respect to the organizers and the DJ, let’s be honest: in the past, our school dance music has been… less than adequate. The songs at recent dances have felt too familiar to middle...

Column: What’s the cookie’s Crumbl?

Corina Karr and Mia DeNunzio • March 23, 2023

The second week of March featured a Crumbl Cookie lineup full of classic flavors. Crumbl Cookies, a Utah cookie shop turned national franchise, offers a robust cookie selection, which changes every week....

Puffs: Puts the P in Parody

Allison Bredow, Reporter • March 16, 2023

On March 15, Archie Williams’ Advanced Drama students debuted their show “Puffs”, a tale of the forgotten secondary characters in the Harry Potter franchise. The comedy play is told like a parody,...