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Journey to the top: Reviewing Game of the Year “Black Myth: Wukong”

Coleman Crump, Guest Contributor • January 13, 2025

“Black Myth: Wukong” had already won Game of the Year at Golden Joysticks and broken multiple world records by the time I purchased and played it. Although I was skeptical and had incredibly high expectations,...

Centella Sun Serum: Worth it?

Emily Clemens, Guest Contributor • January 10, 2025

Believe it or not sunscreen should be used daily and not just for a fun relaxing time at the beach. After lots of research and tiktok scrolling, I finally found an affordable sunscreen with great reviews...

Bardugo’s thrilling must-read: “Six of Crows”

Pakapon Gibbons, Guest Contributor • January 9, 2025

Following the original "Shadow and Bone” trilogy from its New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo published “Six of Crows” on Sept. 29, 2015. Set in the Grishaverse, a world full of individuals...

“Wicked:” Worth the watch?

Read three unique perspectives about the "Wicked" movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Olivia Northcutt, Jayla Scott, and Harshitha Sivanandan • January 8, 2025

Teresa DiFalco and the legacy of Surrealism

Cameryn Allen • December 20, 2024

Italian painter Teresa DiFalco provides her insights on her chosen artistic style, Surrealism. This unconventional style of art, which disregards the conventions of traditional realism and contemporary...

Winter season reflections

Ardyn Lessner • December 19, 2024

PJ’s Coffee: New flavors for the holiday season

Julianna Sweatman • December 16, 2024

Each holiday season is accompanied by its own flavors. After Thanksgiving, shops shift away from the classic pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon flavors towards those more associated with Christmas. Being...

Indulgent nourishment : A day’s worth of vegan recipes

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif • December 12, 2024

Your favorite indulgent dishes don't have to include meat. In fact, they don't have to include any animal products at all! Try out these four vegan recipes, one for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. They're better for your body and better for the planet. Enjoy!

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Fall season reflections

Fall was a time for warmth, laughter, and time spent with loved ones. Before transitioning into the winter season, it’s important to reflect on autumn as a faceted season that can be explored through many perspectives.

Ardyn Lessner, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

House of Bread: New flavors and fall spirit

Julianna Sweatman, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024

Each year, the start of fall marks a change in drinks desserts away from tropical flavors and towards those more associated with the colder months. To get into the fall spirit, I made a trip to House of...

Halloween holiday through Maverick eyes: Celebrations of teachers and students

Yena Nam and Julianna Sweatman • October 31, 2024

Magic Cup: Diverse and uniquely flavored bubble drinks

Julianna Sweatman • October 21, 2024

Magic Cup is a popular boba shop in McKinney with a 4.5 star rating from 482 Google Reviews. Their menu features a large selection of drinks including smoothies, coffees, frappes and many different types...

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