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Nori Little 25 and Addie Nayback 25 in Into the Woods.

“Into the Woods” Wins Big at Enchantment Awards

Elizabeth Wilder '26, Writer May 21, 2024

If you happened to attend our spring musical this year, “Into the Woods,” you should know that five of the actors were nominated for an award at the Enchantment Awards, a celebration of New Mexican...

A Deep Dive into Dark Academia

A Deep Dive into Dark Academia

Kashvi Rai '28, Writer May 21, 2024

If you’ve spent a decent amount of time on social media sites such as Pinterest or Tumblr, you may have come across an internet aesthetic called Dark Academia. An internet aesthetic is a subculture that...

Met Gala 2024: The Garden of Time (and Questionable Outfits)

Met Gala 2024: The Garden of Time (and Questionable Outfits)

Anagha Devarakonda '26, School and Local Editor May 21, 2024

Have you ever wanted to watch people who dress like they’re from the “Hunger Games” Capitol doing nothing for a whole night? Regardless of your answer, the world responded with a resounding yes:...

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Summer Reading Recommendation: The Wheel of Time

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer May 13, 2024

As the Wheel of Time turns, a wind blows through the Mountain’s of Mist, to a village called Emond’s Field in the Two Rivers. There begins a tale of adventure and hardship. In the “Wheel of Time''...

Off the Record: Trevor Noah Comes to ABQ

Off the Record: Trevor Noah Comes to ABQ

Uzair Hammad '24, Editor in Chief May 13, 2024

When former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah announced he’d be leaving his gig over a year ago to get back to his comedic roots – trading the anchor desk in for tours around the world – I, like...

The original cover of THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.

TTPD: A Review (Elizabeth’s Version)

Elizabeth Hiller '25, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2024

“I was supposed to be sent away but they forgot to come and get me.” And so begins Taylor Swift’s most recent tour de force, “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.” Spanning two heartbreaks, three...

Academ-Eats: A Review of Gyros Mediterranean

Academ-Eats: A Review of Gyros Mediterranean

Alexandra Raskin '25 and William Landahl '26 March 11, 2024

Have you ever wondered where to go out for dinner, scrolling through Yelp in vain? Well, look no further than Academ-Eats. Alexandra Raskin ‘25 and William Landahl ‘26 will be checking out restaurants...

Lunar Fest 2024 Photo Gallery

Lunar Fest 2024 Photo Gallery

Larissa Jubay '28, Photographer March 11, 2024

2024 Golden Globes and Grammys

2024 Golden Globes and Grammys

Sydney Marks '24, School and Local Editor March 4, 2024

The start of a new year always brings about some reflection. The most fun reflection, in my opinion, is on the TV, music, and movies that kept us entertained in the past year. Without further ado, I present...

Exploring the Magnificent World of Terry Pratchett

Exploring the Magnificent World of Terry Pratchett

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer February 20, 2024

Riding on the back of a giant turtle are four giant elephants whose backs support the entirety of the known world: a single, giant disk. In Discworld, the magic behind this universe is not in the setting...

A Brief History of Valentine’s Day

A Brief History of Valentine’s Day

Iyla Hernden '26, Arts and Culture Editor February 13, 2024

After waiting a whole year for chocolates, red roses, and cheesy cards, Valentine's Day is finally here – a day full of romantic gestures, cuddling couples, and societal pressure all rolled into one...

2023 Space Year in Review

2023 Space Year in Review

TJ Miller '25, Writer February 13, 2024

2023 was a big year for space—the record for the highest number of launches globally was shattered, with 224 orbital launches last year compared to 2022’s previous record of 186. The United States...

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