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Student Run News Site of Venice High School

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Student Run News Site of Venice High School

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Sofia Coppola Film Shines New Light On Priscilla Presley

Sofia Coppola Film Shines New Light On Priscilla Presley

Ruby Spilkoman, Reporter November 14, 2023

In a male-dominated industry, Sofia Coppola, one of the most prominent female directors, breaks barriers and blesses theaters with visually appealing and unique films that frequently represent girlhood....

A Haunting in Venice Brings Complex Cinematography To Murder Mystery Storytelling

“A Haunting in Venice” Brings Complex Cinematography To Murder Mystery Storytelling

Dillon Raymond, Reporter November 7, 2023

Murder mystery movies like Evil Under the Sun and The Mirror Crack'd  have had the hearts of viewers all the way since they were in black and white.  Recently, the murder mystery franchise that has...

Nightmarish Experiences To Check Out For The Halloween Season

Nightmarish Experiences To Check Out For The Halloween Season

Lulu Gomez, Reporter October 27, 2023

It's that time of the year again…! As October 31st slowly approaches day by day, theme parks go above and beyond to create a spooktacular experience as the fall season begins, and people pay above and...

Monstrous Songs To Get You Into The Halloween Spirit

Imogen Rosenberg, Reporter October 27, 2023

Everyone loves listening to Christmas music. But what about Halloween music? Here are my rankings of some authentic songs that put me in the Halloween mood. Here’s my criteria for these songs to get...

‘Triangle’ Film Leaves Audiences Who Dare To Watch Mind-Boggled

Zoe Woodrick, Editor-In-Chief October 27, 2023

Triangle is one of my absolute favorite horror movies. This movie came out only two years after I was born, so of course, I was not able to experience it during the time when the CGI was actually good.  After...

Venices New Stage Design Class

Venice’s New Stage Design Class

Coretta Wilkinson, Reporter October 13, 2023

After the reopening of the auditorium last year, Venice is now offering an official Stage Design class. In a production that includes fairies, a tree with one thousand leaves, and a donkey head, the...

Ceramics: The Go-To Hobby For Teens

Ceramics: The Go-To Hobby For Teens

Imogen Rosenberg, Reporter October 12, 2023

You walk into the pottery studio—put on your apron, grab a bucket of water, some clay, and tools. Then you head to the wheel and just think about the clay.  In pottery you can let your mind run free....

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‘Stop Making Sense’ Re-Releases In Theaters

Ruby Spilkoman, Reporter October 12, 2023

It has been 40 years since Stop Making Sense made its debut on the big screen. This film is a cult classic, and is without a doubt one of the best concert films ever made.  Directed by Jonathan Demme...

Review Of Mortal Kombat 1 And What To Expect

Review Of Mortal Kombat 1 And What To Expect

Jayden Derifield, Reporter October 2, 2023

Mortal Kombat 1 is a game, and I think it’s an exciting experience. Here is my official review of the game and what you should expect from Mortal Kombat 1.  Story  The Mortal Kombat 1 story has...

Theater Club Brings Shakespearean Play To Venice

Theater Club Brings Shakespearean Play To Venice

Seann Paris Alib and Jayden Derifield September 26, 2023

Venice’s Theater Department is producing Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream this fall, which will be directed by English teacher Bianca Andrews.  Directing Shakespeare is both exciting and...

Addison Rae, Tiktoker Turned Pop Star, Heres How I Feel

Addison Rae, Tiktoker Turned Pop Star, Here’s How I Feel

Jose Palacios, Reporter September 15, 2023

Should Addison Rae be taken seriously in the music scene? No. Many people would consider Addison as just another TikToker trying to prolong their five minutes by investing into other types of media. But...

Who Makes the Best Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Who Makes the Best Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Coretta Wilkinson, Reporter September 11, 2023

As fall approaches, autumnal flavors return to local cafes. With new muffins, croissants, and lattes, pumpkin spice lovers enthusiastically line up for their favorite limited items. Autumn is my...

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