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Dracula Review: Surprisingly Thrilling

by Uri Bashan, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen countless parodies and reinterpretations of Count Dracula, and the character needs no introduction. He has become something of a stock character, our collective...

Golden Globes Best Dressed

by Sia Parekh and Abbey Baker • February 3, 2025

On January 5th Hollywood's biggest names stunned the Red Carpet at the Beverly Hilton in attendance at the Golden Globes, "Hollywood's Party of the Year.” It celebrates the best of film and television,...

Mufasa: The Lion King – A Prequel Worth Watching

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • February 3, 2025

On Dec. 20, 2024, the long anticipated Lion King prequel was released. After a huge success in 2019 with Beyonce and Donald Glover starring as Simba and Nala, they returned to their roles in Mufasa: The...

Six Underrated Christmas Movies That May Catch Your Eye This Holiday Season

by Sia Parekh and Samantha Schassberger • December 19, 2024

It’s finally time to sit down with a cup of hot chocolate and watch some cozy Christmas movies. This holiday season, we have chosen six underrated Christmas movies for you to give a try. Which ones will...

The Gingerbread Bookshop

by Mia Vergel de Dios, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

About 30 minutes west of Glen Rock on the Main Street of a small town called Boonton, lies a gorgeous bookstore by the name of Gingerbread Bookshop. Upon initial entry to the store, you are greeted by...

Nosferatu: The Terror of Antiquity

by Teresa Sapienza, Staff Writer • December 19, 2024

Silent films are often seen as nothing more than a fading echo of the past -- a past marked by technological limitations that left the film world enveloped in silence and dreary grays. With the progression...

Bites of the Season: Exploring Bryant Park’s Winter Festivities

by Mary Petschler, Feature Editor • December 19, 2024

Glen Rock’s neighboring city, New York, is home to a winter wonderland. Bryant Park offers the best holiday shopping experiences, where you can discover artists from around the globe and indulge...

Home for the Holidays: Starbucks Holiday Menu Taste-Tested and Reviewed

by Sia Parekh, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024

As the holiday season kicks off, Starbucks has brought back its beloved holiday menu. Some favorites have returned, and new items are making their debut. These drinks don’t come cheap, so I reviewed...

The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Specials

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • November 26, 2024

Friends, Season 5, Episode 8: “The One With All the Thanksgivings” This episode of Friends is just amazing. Out of their 10 perfect Thanksgiving episodes, this one falls at the top of my list,...

Giving Thanks Intensely (for my car)

by Matthew Barchetto, Staff Writer • November 25, 2024

Overview This November I am thankful for many things. The highest on the list (concerningly) is my car; A brand used 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE. GTI is not a new disease; it stands for Grand Touring...