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Autumn mass consumption and marketing After a long hot summer, it is now finally autumn. It feels like as soon as the sun sets...
The SAT goes digital This year, the junior class took the first fully digitized SAT. This version of the SAT has a few...
The consequences of AI generated art In the last year artificial intelligence has been and is growing exponentially. Every week, AI technology becomes more proficient...
Streaming services are monopolizing the film industry The film industry before 1948 was a drastically different place than that of the later 20th century. As films...
The Sea Island Nutcracker retrospective On Friday, Dec. 8, Orcas Island’s very own production of the Sea Island Nutcracker opened to a full house....
Looking through a freshman’s eyes: homecoming Every year at Orcas Island High School we are approached by that magical time of the year: Homecoming Week....
Black history: celebrations and challenges Every February, the United States of America and Canada celebrate Black History Month. But what does that mean? Why...
Valentines Day: cuddly or consumerist? Every year in February as Valentine’s day approaches America separates into two polar opposite groups. Those who argue...
Origins of Christmas traditions: gingerbread, nutcrackers, and spirit Dashing through the store, on a last-minute gift run, dodging all the crowds, while trying to have fun. Chaos...
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution Two weeks. That is how long the average New Year’s resolution lasts. For all of the huff people make...
Mona’s Movies: Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest You might be reading this thinking … this is odd, why would a teenager be writing a review for...