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Elsa Webster, Editor in Chief
June 17, 2026

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Jay Cameron, Staff Writer
June 15, 2026

This past New Years day winning candidate for the mayoral role Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in to office, taking place in the decommissioned City Hall subway station. During the underground ceremony, Mamdani became the first NYC mayor to be sworn in on the Quran, simultaneously becoming the city's first Muslim mayor. Mamdani is now also the city’s youngest mayor since mayor Hugh J. Grant in 1889, Grant being around 31 during inauguration and Mamdani being 34.  Mamdani later that day...

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The Difficulties with Novel Adaptations in Movies

Hal Cosler, Staff Writer
June 15, 2026

Novels have been, for a very long time, a great place for film studios to find original stories to adapt and produce into major motion pictures. According to “Impact of Book Publishing on Film Industry,” an article by WordsRated.com, about 28% of all English-language films made have been based on a novel of some sort. This inspiration has led to some of the most celebrated films of all time, such...

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Old York, New Age
Jay Cameron, Staff Writer • June 15, 2026
AP Testing Changes
Andre Boone Jr., News Editor • June 15, 2026
St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, dance group, the Aegeans, performing a traditional dance called Zeibekiko. Senior Serafim Anastasis is seen in the center of the circle doing an old cup trick filled with water. The group around him is clapping to the beat of the famous song, “Den Thelo Tetious Filos,” by Natasa Theodoridou and Paschalis Terzis.
Greek Festival in Annapolis
Angelina Callaham, Graphics Editor • June 15, 2026
A Year to Remember: Students Reflect on Another Successful School Year
Kasey Nguyen, Staff Writer • June 10, 2026
A customer orders a cone of salted caramel brownie batter ice cream on a visit with their family. This ice cream is known to be salty and melty and is usually served in a cup. This is a popular flavor because it boasts many different flavors.
Should Always Ice Cream Be Here to Stay?
Elie Childress, Guest Writer • June 4, 2026
Smoothie bowl from Toastique in Annapolis. This smoothie bowl is called the PB and B bowl, featuring a base of acai and peanut butter blend, topped with bananas, blueberries, peanuts, dates, and peanut butter. This bowl usually also features granola but was modified for this particular order.
Smoothie Bowl Craze
Rionnah O’Connor, Online Editor • June 2, 2026
 UCLA’s Lauren Betts poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and holds up a Washington Mystics jersey. Upcoming games for the Mystics include an away game against the Toronto Tempo on May 8, followed by the first home game on May 10 against New York Liberty.
2026 WNBA Draft Highlights
Emerson Scott, Sports Print Editor • April 30, 2026
Olympic Figure skater Alysa Liu wearing her gold medal for her win in the women's individual figure skating category in the 2026 Milan - Cortina Olympics.
The 2026 Winter Olympics for team USA
Emerson Scott, Sports Print Editor • February 20, 2026
Michael Queen being awarded the win that allowed him to break the school record. The final score was a 4-3 decision against Laith Zaghari from River Hill High School. “No, I did not feel much pressure because I was focused on the next match instead of breaking the record,” Queen said.
Breaking Records One Match at a Time
Nicol Chovanec, Online Sports Editor • February 5, 2026
“1984” the classic book featuring the iconic “Big Brother” character has had its fair share of adaptations including a movie made in the year 1984 by Virgin Films featuring their own “Big Brother”. Both focus on the same story yet have widely different receptions, leaving the question as to what causes these differences for movie adaptations with both their content and audience opinions?
The Difficulties with Novel Adaptations in Movies
Hal Cosler, Staff Writer • June 15, 2026
The War in Iran has caused further division between political parties on the U.S' role in foreign affairs. Whilst Democrats believe the war lacks transparency, justification, and represents a gross use of executive power that will only cause retaliation, Republicans believe the war is a necessity to prevent Iran from becoming a threat to national security. 
*Image above of President Trump in situation room the night of the Iran missile attacks.
War With Iran: Justified or Repeated History?
Jay Cameron, Staff • June 15, 2026
Poster for the Michael Jackson biopic.
Michael: The Movie
Jolene Robertson, Opinions Editor • June 15, 2026
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“1984” the classic book featuring the iconic “Big Brother” character has had its fair share of adaptations including a movie made in the year 1984 by Virgin Films featuring their own “Big Brother”. Both focus on the same story yet have widely different receptions, leaving the question as to what causes these differences for movie adaptations with both their content and audience opinions?
The Difficulties with Novel Adaptations in Movies
Hal Cosler, Staff Writer
Grogu comes into his own as the co-star of the newest Star Wars movie, with an emotionally engaging plot that highlights superbly written characters. The movie premiered in theaters Memorial Day weekend, although its release date for streaming platforms has not been officially announced.
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Is A New Kind of Star Wars Movie
Elizabeth St. Andrie, Copy Editor
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