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A "Wicked: Part 1" poster is seen outside of Regal Westview Cinemas in Frederick, Md.

It is WICKED that we have to wait for part two

by Delaney Browne, Editor December 4, 2024

When adaptations of people's favorite books, plays or stage musicals are brought to the big screen, audiences always have high expectations and big biases. Living up to the source material is hard to do,...

Senior Ellie Engel settling down to watch the show Monsters.

The ugly truth behind the scenes of the Menendez case

by Caroline Tucker, Editor November 18, 2024

On September 19, Netflix released “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” sharing the brothers' real and devastating story as a drama series.  The criminal incident on which the series was...

Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) on the right with Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) on the left. (Warner Bros)

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ strikes the wrong chord

by Hayden Turansky, Reporter November 7, 2024

“Joker: Folie à Deux”, a new addition to the growing garbage can of bad movie sequels, is a movie that has left fans completely disappointed, since its lackluster release on October 4. So far, the...

The leading signs to show vistors where to walk at Leech Woods.

Scream Your Way Through The New Haunted Hayride Trail at LeechWoods!

by Jada Redmond, Reporter October 31, 2024

During the 2024 year, Tami Howard and her husband, Walter Howard, who are corporate lawyers during the day and scare trail owners by night, have continued to expand their haunted trail, Leech Woods.  Leech...

Crumbl Cookies offers over 200 rotating unique and tasty flavors.(Courtesy of Crumbl Cookies)

The Way The Cookie Crumbls: The Evolution of Crumbl Cookies

by Alaina Reilly, Reporter October 29, 2024

Crumbl Cookies is a popular bakery company, with a business model that offers unique, fresh-baked cookies and rotating flavors each week.  The first Crumbl Cookies location opened in Logan, Utah in...

According to Makeup artist Mike Marino, Collin Farrell's prosthetics took two and a half hours each day to put on and had to be constantly monitored for upkeep throughout the day. (HBO)

‘The Penguin’ turns goofy into gritty: Season 1 Review

by Kiefer Ely, Editor October 16, 2024

For most people, when it comes to the Penguin, one of Batman’s classic villains, the image of Danny Devito in a neogothic Burton-style costume and white face paint would sooner come to mind than the...

Cover photo of "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder." (Courtesy of IMDB)

On page vs. on screen: A Good Girl’s Guide to Inadequate Adaptations

by Alex Harris, Reporter October 5, 2024

*Spoilers for the book and show ahead* A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a popular book that went viral on Tik-Tok and has over a four-star rating on Goodreads. So, when the on-screen adaptation was...

"Karma" cover photo. (Courtesy of The Emery)

Jojo Siwa releases new single ‘Karma’, creating speculation and controversy

by Cara Morgan, Reporter June 7, 2024

On April 5, dance star Jojo Siwa released her new single called “Karma”. The hype for “Karma” had captured social media’s  attention. Jojo Siwa was a well-known child star on “Abby’s...

The FCPS All-County Jazz group performed their set on the LHS auditorium stage.

Lancer Spotlight 05/16/24: LHS hosts spectacular FCPS All-County Jazz Festival

by Abigail Warren and Lily Hanson May 16, 2024

On April 27, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) All-County Jazz Festival took place at Linganore High School (LHS). The All-County jazz band is a prestigious group in FCPS comprised of student musicians....

A personal copy of 'Who's afraid of gender?'  from my collection of novels is pictured.

Book Review: “Who’s afraid of gender?” by Judith Butler explores new ideas about gender ideology.

by Abigail Warren, Reporter April 23, 2024

Newly released book by Judith Butler,“Who's Afraid of gender?”explores the concept of gender and the fear behind it. Gender can be defined as the social, psychological, cultural and behavioral aspects...

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