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Declining theater attendance has contributed to some Marvel box office “flops.” (photo used with permission from Felix Mooneeram via Unsplash)

Is “Doomsday” close at hand for Marvel Studios?

Kai Alesio, Student Life Editor September 16, 2025

Follow the paper trail, and it’s clear to see that post-COVID Marvel films have not been nearly as successful as those leading up to “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). The public was quick to blame Disney...

Students no longer need to take teacher-made final exams if they have a B or higher, 10 or less tardies and 10 or less absences in  the class.

New exam exemption policy: B average students can skip finals in all grades?

Lyla Mehmet, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

Finals just got easier as Wake County launched a pilot program for a new exam exemption policy,  giving every student a chance to skip teacher-made finals.  The new policy states that if any student,...

Only 5.5% of colleges find class rank as an important part of their application, 30% claim that it has no importance whatsoever and 74-77% of colleges consider GPA more important than class rank. Graphic created by Isabella Phillips in Canva

Is class rank really that important?

Siddharth Kumar, Staff Writer September 11, 2025

College admissions are often focused on grades, test scores, activities and essays, with less focus on class rank. With rank being less of a focus, many wonder if the statistic truly matters. What Class...

High school students stress over grades, extracurriculars and much more, all of which can be detrimental to their mental health.

Comparisons are killing us

Jenna Lipkin, Staff Writer June 5, 2025

“After getting my grades back, the first thing people ask, especially in Green Hope, is, ‘How did you do?’ or ‘What did you get?’” Getting asked seemingly simple questions like these is...

Max at the Movies: “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”

Max Spiegel, Features Editor June 5, 2025

In 1996, a man named Ethan Hunt is seen dangling from a single wire into a vault, stealing a singular disc that is essential for his mission. All of a sudden, his associate in the vents above sees a rat,...

A study conducted by MIT students revealed that false news is more likely to be retweeted than true stories. Photo used with permission from Rubaitul Azad on Unsplash

The dark side of X

Ava Kruczko, Student Life Editor June 4, 2025

Twitter was a platform designed for unfiltered conversation and instantaneous updates. For many users, its biggest appeal was the open speech and debate it offers. However, in recent years, it has transformed...

John “U.S. Agent" Walker, a member of the Thunderbolts team, is one of the many anti-heroes that band together in the movie. Photo used with permission from Marjan Blan via Unsplash

Thunderbolts* review: Marvel is back*

Jesse Shalev, News Editor May 30, 2025

As the asterisk in its name implies, “Thunderbolts*” is not what it seems on the surface. What is framed as a team-up movie setting up the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” turns into a contemplative...

The newest addition to the Hunger Games series, “Sunrise on the Reaping” released on Mar. 18th 2025.

“Sunrise on the Reaping”: A new addition to “The Hunger Games” series

Mason Cline, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

"The Hunger Games" is the 20th highest-grossing movie franchise of all time, and the novels have had a massive influence on the young adult genre, entertaining millions of fans. With its record of consistent...

The second season of Apple TV show "Severance" thrills viewers with constant plot twists and advancements. Photo used with permission from Apple TV+

An in-depth look into Season 2 of “Severance”

Jenna Lipkin, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

The first season of the show Severance was released in 2022 and gave a fresh perspective on work-life balance. The season ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans with many questions about what could happen...

Getting a manicure is a relaxing treatment, but many customers overlook the potential germs teeming in their favorite salon. Photo used with permission from Giorgio Travato via Unsplash.

The unsanitary side of nail salons

Ava Kruczko, Student Life Editor March 27, 2025

From gel to acrylic, nails have become a staple in the beauty and fashion world. Nail salons are a popular destination for millions across the globe to receive self-care and beauty treatments. However,...

"Ne Zha 2" breaks box office records, in China and abroad. Photo used with permission from Ravit Sages.

“Ne Zha 2” review: A classic retelling breaks box office records

Jesse Shalev, News Editor March 12, 2025

Pixar animated film “Inside Out 2” made history in 2024 by overtaking 2019’s “The Lion King” to become the highest grossing animated film of all time. This year, the crown has been passed once...

Kenneth Branagh, the puppet master behind the English IV curriculum, is used to teach a lesson on “Othello.”

Did Kenneth Branagh secretly influence the English IV curriculum?

Max Spiegel, Features Editor March 11, 2025

In the depths of the Green Hope High School English Department remains an untouched secret-- and no, it is not about the hidden themes or messages of a text. Instead, it revolves around one person: Kenneth...

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