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Natalie Abdon (9) flips through racks at Goodwill.

Fast fashion hides ethical crisis

Natalie Abdon and Stella Taylor February 10, 2025

The thrift store hums with the buzz of overhead lights. The racks are filled with faded polyester and cheap fabrics, many still having SHEIN tags.  Once-popular trends now feel abandoned, stitched...

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Chappell Roan poses with her background dancers as she sings “Pink Pony Club."

Fan favorites take the stage for the 2025 Grammys

Kayla Lehn, Hilltopper Editor February 6, 2025

On February 2, 2025, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards captivated audiences with thrilling nominations and performances by some of the biggest names in music.  There were many extraordinary performances...

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Basketball with March Madness logo sitting on a rack.

March madness emits speculations

Xander Bailey February 6, 2025

March Madness is a big deal in college basketball. Although it has been going on for a long time, fans still love making brackets and talking about it with friends. March Madness has been an annual...

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Taken from one of the squad’s youtube videos the group is seen smiling for the thumbnail of the video.

Emma Chamberlain and Ethan Dolan’s scandal is revealed

Edy Hobson February 3, 2025

Ethan Dolan and Emma Chamberlain have been through their fair share of ups and downs in their “situationship.”  Chamberlain and Dolan were rumored to have been dating back in 2018 when they were...

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Picture of Super Bowl LIX trademark.

Eagles and Chiefs match up for Super Bowl LIX

Xander Bailey January 31, 2025

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year in the USA and people will be making predictions for who will make it to the Super Bowl. Many believe that the Philadelphia Eagles will win but...

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Mac Miller’s new album cover.

Mac Miller releases new album

Audrina Trauth, Staff January 23, 2025

Caught scrolling through Spotify trying to find something new to listen to? Love all music genres, especially Hip-Hop/Rap and can’t find music that fits the specific music taste? Well, there might be...

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President Barack Obama doing his swearing in oath.

Formalities behind the Inauguration

Kaya Santini January 22, 2025

This week, President Donald Trump was re-elected as the 47th president of the United States. Although it was a frigid day and most of the activities had to move inside, the traditions of the day were still...

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Actors Tom Holland and Zendaya as they walk into an event together. (Photo from British Vogue)

Zendaya and Tom Holland announce engagement

Mia Shrout, Staff January 17, 2025

Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland have made fans around the world delighted with the announcement of their engagement. The two had first met on the set of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” in 2017, and then...

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Liam Payne at a red carpet event. Photo from L.A. Times.

Remembering Liam Payne’s legacy

Alecia Cogsville and Maisy Wilson January 16, 2025

Liam Payne was a famous singer and was a part of a worldwide renowned band called One Direction.  One Direction was a viral sensation and is still seen as one of the biggest bands since The Beatles,...

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Artificial intelligence comes in contact with the human mind. (Unsplash)

AI is redefining english literature and creative expression

Andrea Suarez Espinoza and Meg Gallagher December 16, 2024

For the longest time, humans have created.  Whether it was art or articles, humans have had the urge to create and think of ways to do it. As students get older, they see technology advancing which...

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