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Balloonerism Soars to Uncomfortable Heights

Carson Birdsall, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

Despite passing away in 2018, rap artist Mac Miller still hits the music charts with releases of his demo tracks and personal recordings. Balloonerism, Miller's second posthumous album, was released on...

Nostalgic Songs for a Decade Throwback

Ella Berrend, Head Editor • December 17, 2019

As the decade comes to a close, many songs jump out as the top hits from the last 10 years. This list will have you reliving the glory days.

The Stanley Hotel is going to be turned into a film center. The new building will likely be bigger than the hotel now, and will have lots of rooms dedicated to the history of the hotel. (Heather Ledgerwood)

Stanley Hotel Gets a Big Screen Makeover

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief • February 19, 2025

Kate Greiner poses for her senior photos in St Vrain. Kate has been a stand out student at Frederick since her freshman year, participating in several AP classes, sports, and being a leader everywhere she goes. (Courtesy of Kate Greiner)

KATE GREINER: Doing it All

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor • February 16, 2025

Teenagers tend to use their phones a lot during the school day and they typically go on them when they want too. This new phone rule possibly becoming a thing for St Vrain Valley schools would cause lots of controversy throughout the schools.

New State Law Might Take Away Teen Phones

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer • February 13, 2025

Teachers love to pile up homework on students, which to them seems like it will help improve their learning but in reality it causes students to be more stressed out. Homework can be beneficial for students learnings, but more often than not, it just makes students lives worse.

Dear Admin: We Need a Schoolwide Homework Policy

Shelby Hott, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025

The Weeknd’s final chapter, Hurry Up Tomorrow captures his feelings of heartbreak, addiction, and loss. There are multiple features on the album as well, which help capture the emotion he is trying to show. (Republic Records)

A Nice End to The Weeknd

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025

In this promotional image by Apple Music to promote this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar sits on the 50-yard line in front of a giant American flag. Kendrick pulled off, if not the best, then the most meaningful halftime performance of the past decade. His performance was more than just performing his hits—he used the nationally-watched event as a platform for his politics.

Kendrick Lamar Wins Super Bowl LIX

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

"Sing me to sleep with your saccharine whisper, and let us lay about as cats of no mothers."

Suther

Liam Pettitt, Special Contributor • February 9, 2025

Mufasa became the tenth-highest grossing movie domestically released in 2024 thanks to its long lifespan at the theaters. Not even its debut on Disney+ has taken it out of the weekly box office top ten. With effective visuals and a good if not great story, Mufasa has earned its reputation as another Disney success (Disney)

Mufasa Becomes King of the Winter Box Office

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

Time to Spread Smiles

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

Ballonerism, Mac Miller's latest posthumous release, captures the turbulence he experienced in 2014 as he moved to a major label and became re-addicted to drugs. While a great album overall, Miller's experiments with different genres and sound effects may put off some listeners.

Balloonerism Soars to Uncomfortable Heights

Carson Birdsall, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

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