2023 leaps into the Year of the Rabbit

By: Claire Barickman, social media editor With the year changing to 2023 that also means that the Chinese Zodiac will be changing as well. This year will be the year of the water rabbit, starting on Jan. 22, which is the fourth out of the 12 animals that represent the Chinese zodiac. The rabbit in Chinese culture is seen as a symbol of longevity, peace, and … Continue reading 2023 leaps into the Year of the Rabbit

‘Verity’ brings the chills

By Alaina Merchant, Staff Writer   The stand-alone romantic thriller “Verity,” written by Colleen Hoover, is full of suspense. It will leave chills down your spine as you’re reading. The book was all over booktok, and people were and still are all over the thrill. From Virginia, Lowen Ashleigh is a writer in New York on a financial ruin and is dealing with the death … Continue reading ‘Verity’ brings the chills

 ‘Seven Husbands’ is not the same old story

By Claire Barickman, Social Media Editor  Looking for a new and exciting read for the spring season? Are you tired of the same old story being told over and over with the same predictable plot? Well, I have the perfect book for you. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is an incredible story of fortune, fame and family that anyone would … Continue reading  ‘Seven Husbands’ is not the same old story

Review: ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ delivers sweeping adventures

By Evin Barickman, Sports Editor Looking for a good adventure movie? You should definitely consider watching David Lean’s 1962 film “Lawrence of Arabia.” In terms of adventure movies, there is perhaps no better example than this epic.  The story follows T.E. Lawrence (Peter O’Toole), a British Lieutenant in WWI, who is sent to Arabia to act as a diplomat between the Arabs and the British … Continue reading Review: ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ delivers sweeping adventures

Blood drive returns with an impressive turnout 

By Paisley Mangold, Editor in Chief On March 31, Saegertown’s Student Council hosted a blood drive through the Community Blood Bank to give students and staff an opportunity to give back to the community. The Community Blood Bank is an organization that helps save lives in the North-Western Pennsylvania and Western New York area. As a non-profit organization, they have been providing a safe, reliable … Continue reading Blood drive returns with an impressive turnout 

Cooking trends take over TikTok 

By Layilah Drakes, staff writer Do you have TikTok? Do you keep up with the new trends?  TikTok is the world’s leading destination for short-form mobile videos. You can find videos of people dancing, showing off new trends, lip-syncing to different songs, and doing many other fun activities.  One of the most popular trends on TikTok is the cooking hacks. People all over the world … Continue reading Cooking trends take over TikTok