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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,...

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Centella sun uses a beautiful ocean blue color that catches my attention, creating an even cleaner experience. (Neal Clemens)

Centella Sun Serum: Worth it?

Emily Clemens, Guest Contributor January 10, 2025

Believe it or not sunscreen should be used dailey 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...

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Pakapon Gibbons (10) reading Bardugo’s “Six of Crows,” which won the Best International Novel for Germany Fantasy Awards in 2018.

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...

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Opening picture of “Wicked” pays homage to the classic tale, “The Wizard of Oz.”

“Wicked:” Worth the watch?

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

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Goodwill is an affordable and highly accessible thrifting resource with over 3000 stores nationwide. Known for their low prices and bargains on previously owned articles of clothing, Goodwill is a great place to begin searching for secondhand clothes.

The power of thrifting: How second-hand clothing can fashionably save the planet

Cameryn Allen October 18, 2024

In a world where many common lifestyle choices have dire consequences towards creating a devastating impact on the environment, fashion is an area where crucial changes can be made to make a real difference....

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One of Salata’s creative wood panels depicting their ordering process hangs on the wall next to their bright green counters. This contributes to an efficient flow of customers and prevents a traffic jam, as the customers are prepared before they enter the line.

Salata: New era in fast food

Ardyn Lessner October 7, 2024

It’s hard to find fast food restaurants that are simultaneously delicious and healthy, but luckily, Salata offers many options. It first opened in 2005 in Houston, Texas by Berge Simonian, and soon expanded...

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Customers place their order at Boba Bros, a Vietnamese boba shop.

Boba Bros: Bubble drinks with a Vietnamese touch

Julianna Sweatman September 30, 2024

Boba Bros is a popular Vietnamese style boba shop in McKinney that sells a wide variety of bubble drinks. After receiving a few recommendations from friends, I decided to give it a try. From the outside,...

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From catwalk to closet: A prediction of trends from New York Fashion Week

From catwalk to closet: A prediction of trends from New York Fashion Week

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Cheif September 25, 2024

As New York Fashion Week has come to an end, the fashion community is left to analyze and predict trends for the upcoming season. As the trend cycle is always repeating, new elements are added every season...

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City design displayed on a wall behind tables draws customers’ attention and contributes to the theme of Boba City.

Does Boba City live up to its high reputation?

Julianna Sweatman September 23, 2024

Boba City is a well-liked boba destination in McKinney with a high rating of 4.8 from 366 Google reviews. Open from 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., they serve multiple different types of bubble drinks including...

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A New York Fashion Week minute

A New York Fashion Week minute

Sahasra Elaprolu, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2024

The start of fall symbolizes change, comfort, and abundance, but in New York City, fall means fashion.  On Sept. 6, New York Fashion week declared its official start with brands such as Brandon Maxwell,...

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Should children know about Santa?

Jade Bontron and Scarlett Carlson December 20, 2023

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