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A Lookback On The Fnaf Series Part 2
“You may not recognize me at first, but I assure you that it’s still me.” -Scraptrap Last week, I covered the first four games of FNAF. But Scott Cawthon didn’t stop there. With his franchise being a huge success, he kept going, and he didn’t slow down a bit. In this article, I will be covering Sister Location, Pizza Simulator, and UCN. Sister Location - 10/7/2016 While the fourth game in this series was a departure from the usual sit in the office and fend off murderous anim
Joshua Kane
5 days ago3 min read


A look back on the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, Part 1
Was that the bite of ‘87?! -Markiplier So the way I come up with article ideas varies from week to week. Sometimes it’s from YT shorts, sometimes it’s from the news, sometimes it’s even help from my fellow journalists. Other times (like this one), it’s from a sudden realization. I realized that there is a chance that the FNAF 3 movie could be the final installment in the whole franchise (will be discussed in a later article). So why not look back at the franchise as a whole?
Joshua Kane
Apr 104 min read


NS Library Hosts Book March Madness
A huge thank you to the high school librarians and SLAB for creating this fun activity for the student body and staff! This past March, our high school library did a spin-off of March Madness, which is usually a giant bracket of college basketball teams that face off against one another for the coveted spot of top team that spring season. The SLAB team took 32 books and asked students to vote between them. The first round of bracket matchings is listed below. The winning book
Madilyn Brus
Apr 103 min read


Scream 7: Ruining a franchise
Along with Wes Craven's New Nightmare in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, the first four Scream films were each Wes’s very own babies. While the rest were made under a different direction by directors Tyler Gillett, Matt Oplin, and the 7th being directed by Kevin Williamson. The most recent are famously not as loved, but everyone has their own opinion about this franchise in particular. While in my usual opinion, there is no bad Scream film, there are definitely ones
Brieanna Brown
Mar 134 min read


Some Things To Try this spring break
Spring break is a perfect time for students to relax, catch up with friends, and explore new things around our area. Here are some ideas to help pass the time Freight House Farmers Market The farmers' market is a popular local attraction that offers a variety of vendors selling food, baked goods, handmade items, and locally grown products. With warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to support local businesses and find unique items not typically found in retail stores. The far

Khyaija Caldwell
Mar 133 min read


The 7 Best Irish Folk Songs
My parents dressed for a night of dancing and music. An example of traditional music building community. For much of my life, I have been surrounded by Irish culture, most notably Irish folk music. I have grown up at Irish music festivals and in the basement of pubs with my family, listening to the boisterous sounds of traditional Irish folk music being kept alive. There are dozens of pictures of me, my brother, and my father dressed in kilts at music festivals, concerts, her
Madilyn Brus
Mar 134 min read


The Lance Gets Literary: Where the Red Fern Grows
"Where the Red Fern Grows is not lacking culture; it is culture. Two weeks ago, I reached out to the student body and surveyed them on their favorite standalone novels. The book chosen was Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, submitted by Robert Wheeler. Where the Red Fern Grows is the ultimate coming-of-age story set in the rural mountainous area of the Oklahoma Ozarks. Billy Coleman is 10 years old at the beginning of the novel. And it is he who guides us through his
Madilyn Brus
Mar 63 min read


Reviewing the end of Squid Game
“ We are not horses, we are humans. And humans are… ” - Gi-hun What if I told you that the ending that we got, wasn’t the ending that was supposed to happen? I asked you guys whether or not the ending of Squid Game was surprising to you. Here are the results: 1 means that you weren’t surprised at all and 5 means you were very surprised. It seems like the overall views are kind of in the middle and leaning towards pretty surprised. Some people were shocked because they kill
Joshua Kane
Feb 203 min read


The Great Divide, Noah Kahan’s New Single
Nevertheless, “The Great Divide” is still a great song and follows many admirable themes, such as the grittiness of youth, hope, and the direction life takes you. Noah Kahan, an artist who rose to relevance in 2022 with his album release called Stick Noah Kahan, Singer/Songwriter Season n has just released another hit song. Kahan started writing son gs at the age of 8 and began uploading songs as a teenager. Before the release of Stick Season at the age of 25, Kahan had wr
Madilyn Brus
Feb 63 min read


Books to read this February
There is something for everyone this February. Read on for recommendations for books about love for family, friends, romance, and Black History Month. Cuddle up this February, a.k.a. that month of love, with some amazing books. The books featured this month are all tied to the month's theme, love. Books About Families That You’ll Love! Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Clap When You Land , based on the real-life American Airlines 587 crash, features the fictional stori
Madilyn Brus
Jan 304 min read


The Secret Mall Apartment
In the late 19th century, Providence, Rhode Island, would become one of the most influential places in America. Yet by the mid 1920s, the slow decline of the city would begin. The city was greatly affected by the Great Depression, shutting down the majority of its manufacturing industries, leaving more than a third of the labor force unemployed. The subsequent recession of 1937 was immediately followed by the New England hurricane of 1938, which flooded the city's downtown. A
Brieanna Brown
Jan 305 min read


The Last of Us - A Review
The Last of Us , a post-apocalyptic drama and thriller, has become one of HBO’s most-watched TV series. Based on the video game franchise by Naughty Dog, the series, created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, has received praise from critics, from actors' performances to direction. It has won several awards; many claim it is “the best video game adaptation.” Season 1 aired in 2023 with 9 episodes, and on April 13, 2025, season 2 was released. Season 2 will have 7 episodes. Al

Lance Team
May 2, 20254 min read


Nostalgia or Horror's Downfall? How Modern Movies Set in the Past Are Failing the Genre
The first ever horror movie dates back to the 1800s with the title “Le Manoir du Diable" or The House of the Devil. Directed by Georges...
Brieanna Brown
Apr 18, 20254 min read


Beautiful Boy: A Cinematic Masterpiece
It is hard not to be touched by the testing of paternal love, or by Nic’s fragility. But “Beautiful Boy,” rather than plumbing the hard...
Olive Khoury
Apr 11, 20252 min read


A Film For All: A Minecraft Movie
Warning: This article assumes you have seen A Minecraft Movie . Spoilers ahead. You have been warned. Most of us remember playing...
Olivia Donahue
Apr 11, 20256 min read


Little Bugs, Big Adventures: A Real Bug's Life
Looking for a new show to binge watch over spring break? A Real Bug’s Life is the perfect series to try out! Growing up, many of us...

Lauren Pawloski
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Your 97th Annual Oscar Recap: A great year for Cinema
"Yeah, I'm really moved by the warm reception our film has had, and I think, and I hope that it'll open doors to independent animation...
James Martin
Mar 7, 202511 min read


The Rewatch Podcast Dilemma: Childhood Secrets
Imagine this: The front door is pushed open and you rush in tugging your shoes off at the door. After a long day at school, you rush up...
Brieanna Brown
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Severance: The Greatest Show You've Never Seen
It's too bad nobody told you guys that everything here is bulls*** --Helly R. (Severance) Welcome Macrodat refiners! You just underwent...
Tyree Brower
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Top Study Spots In The Quad Cities
It's the second semester, meaning lots of ACT/SAT studying, AP preparation, and second semester finals, all while balancing various...
Riley Johnson
Feb 28, 20253 min read
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