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Signs of Life - Karl Orozco

Signs of Life – Karl Orozco

Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor September 23, 2024

Mr. Karl Orozco, our visual arts department's graphic design and senior studio teacher, has a show at the Sanitary Tortilla Factory, 401 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM, September 20th through October 25th....

To Live for the Vote of It All

To Live for the Vote of It All

Iyla Hernden '26, Arts and Culture Editor September 23, 2024

For the first time since Hillary Clinton, the United States could have its first female president! While many people sit and wait for November, some groups are standing up and taking the opportunity to...

Marvel's Destiny: Superheroes or Super Dilemmas?

Marvel’s Destiny: Superheroes or Super Dilemmas?

Ella Garcia '25, Writer September 23, 2024

To say the past five years have been tumultuous for Marvel Studios is an understatement. Since the release of “Spider-Man: Far From Home” in July of 2019 (the official end of Phase Three), the studio...

Did you have a brat summer?

Did you have a brat summer?

Elizabeth Wilder '26, Writer September 16, 2024

Since coming back to school, has anyone asked you if you had a “brat summer”? Were you thinking, what on earth does that mean? On June 7, singer Charli XCX released her 6th studio album titled “brat.”...

Around the World in 196 Books: Canada, Ireland, Poland, and Georgia

Around the World in 196 Books: Canada, Ireland, Poland, and Georgia

William Landahl '26, Writer September 16, 2024

Last summer, as I was deciding which English class to take, I was immediately drawn to Envisioning Our World, a globally oriented junior English course taught by Dr. Citrin. When I read the course description,...

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...

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