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Citizenfour

Lora Simakova, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

You may never use technology after watching the 2014 real-life thriller, Citizenfour, which stands as one of the all time best documentaries to date.  Directed by video journalist, Laura Poitras, the...

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Snowden and Citizenfour stand as two of the best movies starring Edward Snowden's story.

Record, Observe, Report

Lora Simakova, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

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Mental health days are becoming more and more relevant and necessary for students.

Opinion: A Struggle That Doesn’t Have to Be

Grace DiBuono-Krafick, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

Fatigue and burnout are plaguing American teenagers. While awareness of this adolescent epidemic has increased in recent years, solutions to this overwhelming issue haven’t proven effective. This...

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Taylor Swift came out with her absolutely outstanding album on November 12, 2021.

“I Remember It All Too Well”: Taylor Swift’s Red is the Break-Up Album We Never Knew We Needed

Linda Petersen, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

Breaking up is hard to do. Take it from me, I know.  I’ve never considered myself a heartbreaker, but let’s just say that my July Spotify playlist contained a lot of Taylor Swift. And by a lot,...

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Wilton High School takes on spirit week to its full capacity.

Opinion: “It Was a Big Success”

Linda Petersen, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

There’s nothing I loathe more than a good celebration. I don't know if it's the crowd factor or the “yay rah-rah” of what I can only attribute to something I usually have about as much desire to...

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Ben Platt performs with the cast of "Dear Evan Hansen" onstage during the 2017 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.

Words Fail: Dear Evan Hansen is a Missed Opportunity

Linda Petersen, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

I was so excited about "Dear Evan Hansen"... until I watched it. Based on the 2015 Tony-award-winning musical of the same name, "Dear Evan Hansen" chronicles the story of conflicted teenager, Evan Hansen,...

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Hot meal options on September 24, 2021 at Wilton High School feature rice, chicken, and green beans.

Opinion: Chartwells’ Chicken – Can We Call it ‘Oriental’?

Joy Ren, Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2021

Lunch is usually a time for students to unwind and relax, offering delicious and nutritious meals to get students through their hectic schedules. However, at one school in Connecticut, students were confused...

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Donald Ray "DJ" Johnson Jr, Laura Lee, and Mark Speer of Khruangbin perform in London, England.

The B-Side: “The Universe Smiles Upon You”

Henry Purcell, Staff Writer October 6, 2021

It’s pretty difficult to look cool while walking down a hill, but if someone does it while listening to “The Universe Smiles Upon You,” at least they’ll feel like they do. The debut album from...

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosts one of the largest and most extravagant events of the year: The Met Gala.

Opinion: The Most Meaningful Looks Amidst a Meaningless Met Gala

Julia Clark, Staff Writer September 18, 2021

The Met Gala is one of the world's most exclusive invitationals, a party hosted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, at which in attendance are amongst the most powerful names in pop culture....

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J. Cole released his new outstanding album, “The Off-Season,” on May 14, 2021.

J. Cole brings success with “The Off-Season”

Lora Simakova, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2021

Killa, it’s The Off-Season. Initially titled “The Fall Off,” but now called “The Off-Season,” J. Cole’s new album is  not one to disappoint. It’s been three years since the rapper released...

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