Spooky Season Series Selection Part 1 - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Austin Price, Editor in Chief
Spooky season is upon us! That means it’s time to pop some popcorn, curl up under a plaid blanket, and light a pumpkin spiced candle while watching a relaxing tv show. If you’re like me, this relaxing show involves gruesome crimes, obscene murders, and intense trials. As a spooky season enthusiast and true crime nerd, I understand the excitement of diving into a new series focused on some of the most horrific events imaginable. And so, to feed both my October loving soul, and satisfy my true crime craving, I am creating the ultimate list of TV series perfect for spooky season, all based on real events and true stories. Come with me as I provide you with the best content to consume as the leaves change and the costumes are purchased. Each installment of this series will highlight one of my favorite TV series that fits the macabre and mystery of spooky season. First up, we have Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
The Murder of Gabby Petito: An Anxious Girlfriend's Worst Nightmare
Austin Price, Editor in Chief
WARNING: This article contains graphic content with descriptions of domestic violence, domestic abuse, murder, and suicide. Please read at your own discretion.
Gabby Petitio was an all-American, Barbie Doll of a girl. From her bleach blonde hair to her bright blue eyes, with her tanned, clear skin, and thin build, Gabby was the “it” girl. With a picture-perfect physique, always complete with her signature smile, Gabby was the girl the rest of us wish we could be like. The girl the rest of us wish we could look like. The girl the rest of us wish we could act like. However, she is the girl that the rest of us do not want to die like. Gabrielle Venora Petito died sometime between August 27th and September 1st, 2021, at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie.
The Benefits of House Music
Gabby Sandoval, Events Manager and Liaison
Music is a universal language that undoubtedly unites us all, under the various rhythms, beats, tempos, and instrumentals that are found to be appealing to our ears. One genre in particular under the title of “house music” has found its way into many college dorms, parties, gatherings, and cars. While house music is popular for its diversity in artists and song choices, it also provides benefits to the human body.
Pop Musical, & Juliet, Gives A Happy Ending to A Traditionally Tragic Tale
Austin Price, Editor in Chief
The Shakespeare classic, Romeo & Juliet, has long been heralded as a great love story. It spins a tale of star-crossed lovers, separated by the complicated politics of their families. As we all know, this angsty teen drama ends in the death of both lovers, showing an end to a youthful obsession with the idea of true love. Shakespeare often gave his protagonists a martyr like mentality, making his heroes the saviors of the stories, even when no one needed to be saved. Romeo & Juliet is a prime example of this narcissistic narrative, as both characters are crowned with an idea of selflessness, each willing to give their life for the other, and each willing to receive death with open arms. Despite this traditionally tragic tale of excessive commitment and complex hormones, Max Martin and Tim Headington brought reality to the classic story, accompanied by an iconic soundtrack, and embracing the diversity of “true love”.
How to Survive College Application Season
Amber Ramsey, Guest Writer
The college application process can feel like trying to juggle flaming swords—while blindfolded—on a moving train. There’s pressure to perform, deadlines colliding like bumper cars, and a thousand moving parts that refuse to align. But you don’t have to be swallowed by the chaos. With a little structure, a few smart habits, and a deeper trust in your own rhythm, you can turn this monster into something manageable, even meaningful. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about building a system that lets you breathe, think, and still enjoy your senior year. Here’s how to stay grounded, organized, and keep your stress level from detonating.
Netflix Series, Cobra Kai, Shows the Power of Friendship
Schuyler Kropp, Staff Writer
The show Cobra Kai is based off of the events in the movie The Karate Kid. It was made in 2018 by Josh Heald, John Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg in hopes for the Karate Kid saga to live on. The show begins thirty four years after Karate Kid. The dojo name “Cobra Kai” is taken from The Karate Kid, and there are many returning faces including John Kreese, Paul Dugan, and Terrance Silver. This show explores many different forms of relationships and how they can teach us to be better people.