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Guards! Guards! By Terry Pratchett: a review

Ajax Buxton, Reporter • September 13, 2023

As is the case with all the Discworld novels, Terry Pratchett’s "Guards! Guards!" is set in the fictional Discworld, a flat planet riding on the back of four elephants, who are in turn riding on...

“One Normal Night” with the HCP 2024 musical

Alyssa Braxton Williams, Reporter • September 6, 2023

This years HCP 2024 musical has been announced as “The Addams Family.” “[I] think the musical is going to go well this year,” said choir director Dr. Jennifer Gillis. “We had a lot of interested...

Song review: ‘Vampire’ by Olivia Rodrigo

Becca Jolly, Editor-in-chief • August 25, 2023

Previously published on OIDJ.org. “Guts” by Olivia Rodrigo comes out Sept 8. Rodrigo recently released the first single off this album called “Vampire.” I have been a fan of Rodrigo...

‘Enchanted’ by Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

Becca Jolly, Editor-in Chief • August 25, 2023

Previously published on OIDJ.org. Taylor Swift shocked fans with the re-release of her third album Speak Now on July 7. Call me a hater, but this album has always been lower on my rankings. I don’t...

Novel explores “school shaming”

Emma Attig, Editor-in-chief • April 27, 2023

In Jon Hart’s debut novel Party School, Hart aims to depict the party life in colleges, the differences between “safety” schools and “it” schools, and relationships going into college. While...

In our ‘Eras Era’- Part Two

Miranda Rodriguez, Managing Editor • April 27, 2023

Read perspective one here When I saw the announcement about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’, I knew this was the opportunity to fulfill the dream I've had for the last few years. I survived...

In our ‘Eras Era’- Part one

Becca Jolly, Managing Editor • April 21, 2023

Taylor Swift has been my favorite artist for as long as I can remember. When I saw the announcement for ‘The Eras Tour’ I was beyond excited. After having “bad blood” with Ticketmaster, I...

Disinformation’s cozy hub: TikTok

Delnaz Kazemi, Reporter • April 3, 2023

Previously published at The Progressive Teen Editors’ note: This article was written before Congress conducted its March 2023 hearing on TikTok and its national security implications. Anyone...

Record number of band, orchestra students headed to state contest

Maren Howard, Reporter • March 21, 2023

Thirty-eight Harding band and orchestra students made it to state with their solos and ensembles. The following students are state qualifiers with superior ratings: Grace Slovak, violin solo; Monica...

Don’t go through the door- Coraline review

Becca Jolly, Managing Editor • March 20, 2023

Henry Selick’s 2009 film “Coraline” follows the story of Coraline Jones, a curious child who must save herself and her family from her “Other Mother’s” grasp. This film is a fan favorite...