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The decline of men’s fashion

Natalie Basin and Sai Rana October 24, 2025

With homecoming, prom and graduation, students often find themselves dressing up. While most girls are off to Macy’s or Windsor to find dresses in every color, shape and style, about half of the Madison...

Small town charm: Similarities between Star’s Hollow and Vienna

Caroline Berry, Opinion Editor October 24, 2025

Autumn is a time for comfort. When the leaves turn brown and the bonfires start crackling, cozy blankets are hauled out and humans snuggle into the timeless traditions of the fall. For many students, one...

Navigating Vienna’s coffee shops

Holly Lauer, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

As school work and pumpkin spice lattes pile up, students frequent local cafes for their afternoon study sessions. The town of Vienna is a mosaic of coffeehouses, each shop with its own aesthetic and carefully...

Artificial Intelligence music’s place in schools

Anna Glassman and Jaiden Rossman October 24, 2025

As students frantically rush down the halls on the way to their first class of the day, music starts flowing from the speakers. Everyday, there is a new song, but the music remains constant. From “Cruel...

How “Hamilton” blew us all away

How “Hamilton” blew us all away

Arina Brewer and Sai Rana October 12, 2025

“Hamilton”: The world-renowned musical with countless ecstatic reviews and numerous Tony nominations and awards is an entertainment masterpiece. Though, what makes “Hamilton” so popular? It has...

Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” skyrockets to international fame

Netflix film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” skyrockets to international fame

Monica Wong, Online Managing Editor September 24, 2025

When Netflix released a humble, animated movie about a trio of singing demon hunters, no one suspected that it would “Takedown” any competition in its path. Released on June 20, “K-Pop Demon Hunters”...

Sunrise on the reaping: Suzanne Collin’s successful prequels

May 29, 2025

Anyone involved in the book world has probably heard about the newest prequel to the notorious series “The Hunger Games”: “Sunrise on the Reaping”. Readers have wanted to learn more about Haymitch...

The Effectiveness of Educational Games

Jaiden Rossman and Emily McKinley May 29, 2025

You look up at the board as the podium is revealed. You squeeze your eyes almost shut and pray. Third place is spotlighted, then second, and your name is not up there. Panic sets in. Did you not answer...

Recent biopic castings reflect disturbing trends

Darius Bagherian, Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2025

In recent years, biographical films (biopics) have become almost a monthly staple across theaters. Encouraged by “Oppenheimer”’s Oscar sweep in 2024, directors and studios have found a cheat code...

How misogyny is killing us

Caroline Berry, Opinion Editor May 29, 2025

Over the past couple of months, Netflix’s “Adolescence” has shot to fame on the global stage. Set in 2025, the story follows Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy who is accused of and arrested for murdering...

Creativity thrives with Madison News Network

Gretchen Schmitt, Social Media Manager/News Editor March 6, 2025

Anchors, writers and editors race to meet deadlines on the set of Madison News Network.The student-led broadcast journalism class produces a show that airs every black day Friday during Advisory. Each...

Scoring Big: The Transformation of Super Bowl Commercials

Maddy Lehman, Features Editor March 6, 2025

The Super Bowl is more than just a football game; it is an event that draws in millions every year. In addition to the excitement on the field, the commercials have also become a major part of the whole...

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