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Adapted from the graphic novels by young adult author Alice Oseman, Netflix released its latest romance series titled, “HeartStopper.”

[Photo] Made my heart stop

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2022
Rapper Kanye West sits next to his mother, Donda West, in front of their home in South Shore, Chicago as they reminisce on Kanye’s journey to fame.

[Photo] Inside the mind of a ‘Jeen-yuhs’

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
On Dec. 24, Netflix released its record-breaking film “Don’t Look Up” to audiences across the world.

[Photo] Don’t Look Up serves as an exceptional satire for the corrupt state of our society

Quinn Burton, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2022
Seaspiracy details the corruption and environmental destruction of the commercial fishing industry. 3/5

[Photo] Seaspiracy conspiracy

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
May 19, 2021
On March 17, Netflix released their original documentary “Operation Varsity Blues,” which explores the high-profile college admissions scandal that shook the nation. 5/5.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of a scandal

Morgan Weir, Opinions Editor
March 30, 2021
After 1,000 first dates on a dating app Nick still hasn’t found the perfect one. He hires Susan as his lawyer to sue the dating company. Will he find love in the end or a pile of bills and a lonely heart?

[Photo] 1,000 dates to find the one

Madelyn Christiansen, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2020
New animation Over The Moon did not exceed my expectations.

[Photo] Misleading moon

Bailey Vincent, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2020
New drama added to Netflix is phenomenal. It is a fantastic show to watch because of it's relatability and gripping stories.

[Photo] A grand new show

November 4, 2020
This Netflix original isn’t your typical drama based binge-worthy series. In order from left to right: Moe, Elodie and Tabitha.

[Photo] Netflix series “Trinkets” comes to an end

Olivia Edwards, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2020
The Netflix miniseries, “Unorthodox,” shares the incredible true story of a young woman fleeing the Hasidic Judaism community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. *****/5

[Photo] Breaking away from tradition

Anna Blumenthal, Entertainment Editor
September 11, 2020
Ryan Murphy’s new mini-series, Hollywood, twists the reality of the way filmmaking was in the 1940s.

[Photo] Rewriting the history of Hollywood

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
May 7, 2020
Netflix’s new docuseries, Tiger King, is taking the world by storm, following big cat owner Joe Exotic and his wild life.

[Photo] Murder, rivalries and tigers

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2020
The third season of On My Block recently came out on Netflix. It follows four friends in a difficult situation.

[Photo] Same block, new challenges

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
April 2, 2020
Marriage Story is about the story of a stage director and his wife, an actor while they struggle through a coast-to-coast divorce. It is written,directed and produced by Noah Baumbach and released through Netflix. The stars of the film are Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.

[Photo] Facing the harsh reality of many relationships

Katelyn Hahn, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2019
Netflix’s Atypical follows Sam, a teenage boy with autism as he starts his first year of college. He faces many challenges throughout the show and has to find ways on his own to solve them. Sam has to interact with other college students, keep relationships, become independent and more.

[Photo] On the spectrum

Katelyn Hahn, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2019
This picture shows the 10 islanders talking about what hey need to do to survive. This happens immediately after they wake up not having any memory or knowing anything about themselves. This scene pulls the viewer in and makes them want to know what is going on, so they keep watching.

[Photo] Surviving on a mysterious island

Katelyn Hahn, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2019
The Politician follows the campaign of Payton Hobart. He is trying to become student body president. The campaign gets messy on both sides and chaos ensues. Payton and his nemesis, Astrid, will do whatever it takes to win.

[Photo] The Campaign of a Lifetime

Elizabeth Hahn, Entertainment Editor
October 11, 2019
Photo shown above is displaying Jodi Kreyman in the new movie "Tall Girl".

[Photo] Tall Girl, short storyline

Katelyn Hahn, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Stranger things

[Photo] Stranger Things 2

Nick Finn, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
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