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Infographic: How To Use ChatGPT As A Tool For School

Infographic: How To Use ChatGPT As A Tool For School

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
With the introduction of the new technology, ChatGPT can be used as a helpful instrument within education.
Standing beside his personal “Dig Dug” cabinet, freshman Nicholas Arone is working towards adding more machines to his collection. He has had an interest in arcade games since five years old. “My dream cabinet is a six player ‘X-Men’ or a dedicated ‘Ghosts and Goblins’ cabinet,” Arone said. “But my favorite game from the old school era is ‘DigDug.’”

Dedicated Arcade Game Renovator: Meet Nicholas Arone

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
Freshman Nicholas Arone has spent the past four years working on repairing his own arcade cabinets.
Hosting new Splatoon 3 matches each week, ESports members set up their Nintendo Switches on September 13.

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
ESports competes against other Splatoon 3 players, Culture Club delves into Italian culture, and Filipino Club hosts introductions and fun games.
Draw My Shadow: Ghiada Ferraer

Draw My Shadow: Ghiada Ferraer

October 28, 2022
Learn all about her interests in motorcycling.
After finishing the clubs icebreaker, Key Club members pose for a photo for the clubs historian on September 14.

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
FCCLA/FIDM holds a pumpkin painting contest, Key Club prepares for RTC, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Club begins their teaching.
Podcast: When We Were Young Music Festival Preview

Podcast: ‘When We Were Young Music’ Festival Preview

Gray Barranco and Ayma Malik
October 14, 2022
Ayma and Gray weigh in on this upcoming emo music experience.
Grimm Lynn’s new album adds no new value to the R&B music sceneRating: D-Photo Credit: Lovers Club Record

‘Sweet Heat’ Leaves Listeners Cold

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Grimm Lynn’s new EP does not raise street cred for the small artist.
PODCAST: Living Without a Job

PODCAST: Living Without a Job

Gray Barranco and Kathryn Peterson
May 11, 2022
In this episode, listen as we talk about our opinions on high school jobs.
‘Tall Girl 2’ is a let down that makes an attempt to be genuine. Rating: C-Photo Credit: Netflix

High school movies are all the same, ‘Tall Girl 2’ is no different

Gray Barranco
April 26, 2022
‘Tall Girl 2’ adds no value to the romance and drama movie scene and did not need to be made.
Half•Alive shows an alternative interpretation of raw emotions through their new music.Rating:A-Photo Credit: RCA Records

Taking a Ride Through Life with ‘Give Me Your Shoulders’

Gray Barranco
April 1, 2022
With the release of the first part of their album “Give Me Your Shoulders,” Half•Alive walks through life and its possibilities.
An Hour In... P.E.

An Hour In… P.E.

Gray Barranco
March 4, 2022
Beginning a new sport, students are placed in to teams while learning the ins and outs of basketball.
PODCAST: Normal People Scare Me

PODCAST: Normal People Scare Me

Arcadia Encarnacion and Gray Barranco
February 21, 2022
Labels often lead to stereotypes, we talk about how emos don’t always follow the cliché.