In 2024, the categorization of styles has been a consistent theme in fashion. There are specific categories and subcategories of styles, which can go as broad as “sporty” to as niche as “coastal grandmother.” Sometimes, these categories can overflow into different parts of people’s lives, for example, following a “clean girl morning routine” or having…
2024 Trends: Summer Olympics In France? It was Marchand, Everywhere
Around the globe, 2024 was a year of Olympic games in Paris… but at the beginning, many in France were not convinced at all by the games in Paris. Then, someone changed everyone’s mind. The 28 of July 2, days after the beginning of the games, France discovered a young swimmer who won the first…
2024: Spotify Wrapped
Towards the end of 2024, Spotify Wrapped became a huge part of many people’s lives online. It was the most anticipated event at the end of this year and Spotify users made predictions for their top artists and top songs. It seemed that almost every day TikTok users were posting that their Wrapped would be…
Movie Review: Wicked – Part of Your 2024?
With 2024 coming to a close, it is important to think back to all of what has happened throughout the year. One major event that took the country by swarm was the hit blockbuster Wicked, based on the Tony-winning Broadway show in 2004. When the film came out, there was a buzz going around in…
How rotted were the brains of the AHS students in 2024?
Recent headlines show that “brainrot” has been selected as the 2024 Word of the Year by the Oxford English Dictionary. “Brainrot” describes the feeling that people many experience as a result of consuming social media trends. So many trends, some with a clear meaning and some without, emerged this year and have become a part…
“Brat Summer” 2024 Trend
2024 had many different trends across music, movies, and social media. All of these trends had different meanings, uses, and audiences, yet a lot of them had a significant impact on culture this year. The “brat summer” trend originated when Charli XCX released her album, “Brat” on June 7, 2024. The album has an…
2024 Trends Story: Uggs and Slick-Back Hair
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s common to reflect on the past year and observe the changes and trends with in the past 12 months. One of the biggest trends in fall 2024 has been the reappearance of wearing Uggs and the popularity of slick-back hairstyles for girls. Ugg tasmans were very popular…
Trends of 2024: The Rise of the “Concert Outfit”
2024 was a year of many trends. From TikTok dances to cucumber salads and hear-me-out cakes, to Stanley cups, the world saw its fair share of Internet fascinations. However, one more notable trend was that of the “concert outfit”: A curated outfit chosen specifically for the concert, often focused on a specific theme related to…
2024 Trends – Brands Get Odd: Who’s Behind the Content
In the present day, it seems that the majority of brands have taken to social media, establishing platforms to expand their brands. These accounts most commonly find success on apps like TikTok or Instagram, especially when they let younger members of the company, specifically those who are Generation Z, take charge of the account. Companies…
Senior Project Brings 9th and 10th graders Two Hand Touch Football During LEAD
Senior Luke Chrissis stopped by Journalism 1 at the start of December to share some background on a new LEAD opportunity for students looking to get out some of their stored up energy. Chrissis’s senior project consists of a handful of teams built up with JV football players, and coached by seniors who also double…