As a teenager, if you’ve ever thought about writing a song and are unsure where to start, see Maddox Batson. At only 15 years old, he’s covering, writing, and singing his way into fame, having signed a record deal with big-time Universal Records and released country-pop songs “Girl in Green,” “X’s,” and “I Don’t Like…
Category: Reviews
BossMan DLow Show…parking lot review
So this Wednesday, I had concert tickets to Bossman Dlow, and as any teenage boy would do, I recruited my friend to come with me. We made it all the way to the Roxian in McKees Rocks(about a 20-minute drive) for the concert, just to come to the stark and brutal realization: I didn’t actually…
UK Singer Freya Skye – 2025 Music Review
At just 15 years old, British popstar Freya Skye placed fifth overall in the Junior Eurovision contest(think the voice but European and much bigger) and came first in the online global public vote. A massive achievement for someone the same age, if not younger than most of us at AHS, she is now part of…
Theater for Dummies (2024 Edition)
This article has a very special place in my heart for 1 reason: it’s me getting to nerd out about theater. I am speaking to people who may be thinking about and wondering about musical theater. They may be thinking, “Ok. This seems cool, I’m thinking about joining, but I don’t have the slightest clue…
Top 5 Books of 2024
2024 brought tons of great (and some not-so-great) pop culture items. The books have been especially memorable. The top 5 best and most memorable books from 2024, in no particular order, are Murder Road by Simone St. James, Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren, Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter, Reckless by Lauren…
Emma’s Book Reviews: Best Books of 2024
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern I’ve tried to read Morgenstern’s The Starless Sea a few times, and never quite managed to make it through. But I heard such glowing reviews of her novels that I had to keep trying, so I switched to The Night Circus. This book definitely worked for me. It moves…
Best Music of 2024: Gracie, Lizzy, Delaney, Aiden, Taylor
Since 2024 has been such an influential year for music, these are my top five albums of the year. The Secret of Us by Gracie Abrams is the new artist’s most recent album. She spiked in popularity this year because of her top charting songs from The Secret of Us like “us” featuring Taylor Swift…
Music Review – Dive by almost monday gives consistent lighthearted SoCal vibes
The album Dive by almost monday is a nostalgic and energetic collection of songs that delivers beachy vibes, lively rhythms, and carefree lyrics. Each track offers a distinct sound while maintaining a summery, upbeat atmosphere throughout the album, and students in Journalism 1 found the overall album consistent, if not repetitive. Here are summaries…
Guest Editorials from Sydney Savatt: Coughlin’s Law Restaurant Review, Sisters in Softball, Pickleball Overview, Healthy Summer Plans, Stanley Bottles Overhyped?
New Beginnings: Welcome Coughlin’s Law to Our Community For a while, many community members have been complaining about the lack of restaurants right in our district. Although Goodfellas is a great option for dinner and is very close, being one of the only restaurants in the district, the novelty can wear off after a while….
Star Wars Phantom Menace Rereleased In Theatres for 25th Anniversary
25 years after starting what we now know as the Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on May 3rd, 2024. The Phantom Menace marked the return of the Star Wars saga after a 16-year break from the previous installment, Return of the Jedi in 1983. Audiences excitedly received…