Annika Locke’s illustrious theater career

By Gabriel Brogan Sitting at a dining room table on a Sunday morning, McCaskey senior Annika Locke retains only traces of her larger-than-life stage persona. This year, she took on the lead female role of Julia in McCaskey’s ambitious production of The Wedding Singer.  She smiles wistfully. “I only auditioned for Julia. I knew Mrs. Wolanin (the director) would find a place for me no … Continue reading Annika Locke’s illustrious theater career

Gracie Abrams’ new hit deluxe album

By Nora Schindler Gracie Abrams is currently taking the world by storm with her sophomore album The Secret of Us. Her success skyrocketed with the lead single “Risk” kicking it off. She got her start in a niche genre of music called “bedroom pop,” performing Zoom concerts during the pandemic to grow her fan base and gain some experience.   Now, with her songs constantly rising … Continue reading Gracie Abrams’ new hit deluxe album

You need to check out the new Sim’s 4 ‘Life or Death’ pack

By Nakaylah Kelley The Sims 4 has come up with an amazing new pack called “Life or Death.” The pack came out on October 31st, 2024. I played their game over the weekend and let me tell you, the pack takes the Sims 4 into a new direction. From a Sim becoming a ghost to writing a will, inheriting an heirloom, taking a Soul Journey’s, … Continue reading You need to check out the new Sim’s 4 ‘Life or Death’ pack

Review: Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’

By Nora Schindler Suki Waterhouse opens her sophomore album with what she calls a “head-banging car song.” This opening track being “Gateway Drug,” sets the tone for a 90’s alt-vibe album. The entire project has an ethereal sound that’s almost what you think a dream state would sound like. Waterhouse is an English born singer-songwriter with the titles actress and model also under her belt … Continue reading Review: Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’

Lizzy McAlpine’s Third Album “Older” Is Everything To Singer Songwriters 

By Nora Schindler Lizzy McAlpine is a singer songwriter who gained popularity by posting music on SoundCloud. Her debut album, Give Me a Minute came out in 2020 and her second album Five Seconds Flat came out in 2022. Older is her third album and major-label debut.  The opening track “The Elevator” is short but powerful. This is what sets the scene for this entire … Continue reading Lizzy McAlpine’s Third Album “Older” Is Everything To Singer SongwritersÂ