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“Get Well Soon” by Lamar Whidbee is hung on the wall of the female ward at the old Dorthea Dix Hospital just above the barbed wire.

Dix Park is a promise to future generations

Lottie Yates, Features Writer November 6, 2025

Dix Park, formerly known as Dorothea Dix Hospital, is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It opened in 1856 and closed for good in 2012. It was named after Dorothea Dix, a leading mental health advocate...

New movies now out and available to watch in theaters.

Two new movies now in theaters

Alex Vazquez Tobar, Features Writer October 31, 2025

Movies have been around for hundreds of years. Over time movies have advanced alongside technology. There are thousands of movies all over the world as well as many genres such as horror, action, and romance....

A maximalist bedroom featuring collections of stuffed animals, posters and photos.

Maximalism is a form of resistance

Lottie Yates, Features Writer October 31, 2025

Maximalism is a lifestyle that tends to reflect in clothing, home decor and life in general. It features bold and bright colors and designs, collections and a unique assortment of clothing and items. On...

TV screen shows character Eleven in Season 1, Episode 5.

What we know about ‘Stranger Things 5’

Lyna Onkundi, Features Editor October 31, 2025

“Stranger Things” season five releases on Netflix on Nov. 26, 2025. Are you a fan of the show? If so, brace yourself, as the fifth season will have eight episodes available to watch soon. Here’s...

“Weapons” challenges viewers’ expectations at every narrative turn. Photo from Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Weapons’ and the power of perspective

Noelle Jones, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2025

You sit in a dark theater, waiting in anxious anticipation for the movie to start. Once it does, you’re thrust into the standard horror opening you’ve come to expect from trailers: children all rise...

Many people have said that Halloween costumes that aren't scary ruin the Halloween spirit. Photo taken by Hannah Mandel

Controversy about Halloween costumes arises

Ali’Zayah Lerma, Opinions Writer October 30, 2025

For centuries Halloween costumes were used to ward off bad spirits, but now in today's society we use them to be expressive. Halloween is the one day where people get to come together while dressing up...

The rapidly growing '67' meme’s backstory and current place in social media relevancy.

67: What is it?

Jacob Baker, Features Writer October 30, 2025

67: The current bane of parents’ and teachers’ existence. The phrase has been spreading like wildfire over the past year, with millions of videos having the infamous audio playing in the background....

Opening TikTok to watch videos and scroll.

Group 7: What is it?

Alyssa Garrison, Features Writer October 30, 2025

TikTok has been known for creating memes and trends over the years. Recently, a new trend known as ‘Group 7’ has surfaced. This term has been getting passed around between friends and even family members....

Millions of people suffer from seasonal depression a year. Photo by Adam Neumann on Unsplash

Effects of seasonal depression

Asher Singleton, Sports Writer October 27, 2025

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many people begin to feel more tired, sad or unmotivated. This isn’t just being “burnt out” it’s something called seasonal depression or Seasonal...

The NC State Fair happens every October at the fairgrounds in Raleigh.

How to prepare for the NC State Fair

Alex Vazquez Tobar, Features Writer October 27, 2025

Every October, without fail, the state fair comes to North Carolina. It’s one of the most anticipated times of the year for NC residents. But what should tourists and others know about the fair? What...

Spirit Halloween shows their Halloween decorations on display.

The guide to an ultimate Halloween

Alyssa Garrison, Features Writer October 27, 2025

Foggy nights and chilling stories are creeping around the corner. With days going by fast, planning must start now to have an epic Halloween. Whether you're going to the football game, trick-or-treating...

Billie Eilish bowing to the crowd during the closing song “Birds of a Feather.”

Billie Eilish at the Lenovo Center: What you missed

Lyna Onkundi, Features Editor October 27, 2025

Billie Eilish recently held two concerts in Raleigh, N.C. at the Lenovo Center on October 16-17. The two shows sold-out with nearly 20,000 people in attendance each night. Here’s what you missed out...

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