Khyaija Caldwell

The 2026 Met Gala is here, and as always, it's fashion's biggest night for unforgettable looks. Here's a complete breakdown of the night, from its purpose to interesting details. Art, fashion, and capital intertwine in plain sight -- Violeta Mendez What Is The Met Gala? The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. The event marks the opening night of the institute's spring exhibition and brings together influential figures from fashion,...

Michael will unite the world once again – Letterboxd Reviewer This past weekend, the Michael movie hit theaters. Following the career of pop icon Michael Jackson from 1966 through 1988, it covers the most memorable moments of his rise to fame. Overview Momorable moments the film includes are his rise through the Jackson 5, the filming of his iconic "Thriller" music video, his most popular early performances as a solo artist, and the Pepsi commercial accident. Along with these moments, the...

Streaming has become the number one method for listening to music. In this article, I will compare Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music based on pricing and special features to see which is the best for all areas of listening needs. Spotify Spotify is likely the most popular choice out of this list, with over 100 million songs on the platform. Spotify offers a variety of features, even on its free plan. Without a subscription, users can search and play any song, album,...

Hard to imagine a film that genuinely has it all, but this is that movie. Maybe the best Ryan Gosling has ever been. Rocky is the best alien. Truly spectacular. -- Letterboxd Reviewer (MAY CONTAIN SLIGHT SPOILERS) Overview The film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir. The movie follows Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher and molecular biologist, who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no...

On Monday, the administrators announced a major schedule change for the 2026-27 school year: a four-day school week. New Schedule The new schedule would eliminate Mondays, giving the students a three-day weekend every week. As for the other four days of the week, an extra 15 minutes would be added to the school day to make up for lost time. This means we would get out at 3:30 rather than 3:15. Adding the 15 minutes onto the school day would really only create a minor inconvenience, adding...

The 98th annual Academy Awards (or Oscars) took place the first weekend of spring break (Mar.15th). Here is a short highlight of the event if you didn't sit through the 3 ½ hours like I did. Best Picture 🏆 One Battle After Another took the award in 6 categories, including Best Picture. This win was predictable but deserved. Instead of relying on one strength, One Battle After Another succeeded across the board. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film is set in a modern political...

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 farmers' market is...

Between homework, extracurriculars, jobs, and trying to have a social life, it can seem like there aren't enough hours in the day. But just how busy are our students? I sent out a survey, and it revealed some surprising answers. "How many extracurricular activities are you involved in?" How Busy Our Are Students? At about 100 respondents, the majority are balancing a large number of responsibilities during the school week. When asked about extracurricular activities, almost half of the...

Thanks to your high engagement this and last year, Fashionista of the month is back! Here are our winners... Natalie Sierk When you see Natalie, her style immediately stands out. Here's a sneak peek into her unique fashion choices and the looks she brings to school every day. 1. Favorite Store Natalie's favorite place to shop is Emily Found It in LeClaire, which is a small vintage clothing store known for its unique and carefully curated pieces. She enjoys shopping at Emily Found It because...

Continuing the trend, here are the top 10 most anticipated movies of this year. The year is flush with the usual blockbuster franchise titles, but we've also got some thrilling genre fare and new projects from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Jordan Peele, among others. — Amrita Vora Wuthering Heights Highly anticipated Wuthering Heights is now here! Released today, February 13th , Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie will star in the lead roles. Based on Emily Brontë's text...