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Prince Royce(left) and Romeo Santos(right) performing on their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca tour
Arts & Entertainment
Bachata Royalty
Adam Collado, Reporter • May 18, 2026

Just last month, bachata superstars Romeo Santos and Prince Royce began a worldwide tour together, with the first stops here in the United States....

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A screenshot from the game: Resident Evil Requiem
Arts & Entertainment
GOAT of Survival Horror: Resident Evil (RE9UIEM) Returns
Josiah Deliotte, Reporter • May 18, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem, released on Feb. 27, 2026, has almost immediately become one of the most discussed video games produced as of this year....

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AFYW Valentine’s Day
March 24, 2026
Students scrolling on Tiktok, one of the most popular social media apps among teens
Opinion
Pop Culture’s Effects on Youth
Kaira Evans, Reporter • March 24, 2026

Throughout history, trends have constantly evolved. Some fade away within weeks, while others last for generations. As time passes and new ideas are introduced, the world changes—along with the way people speak, act, and view one another. These shifts...

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Senior Dayoina Singh holding Fugglers.
Opinion
Ramos Rant #2: Fugglers
Elijah Ramos, Editor-in-chief • March 12, 2026

For those who don't know, Fugglers (short for “Funny Ugly Monsters”) are those plush toys that have oddly shaped bodies, mismatched eyes, and teeth so realistic that it is disturbing. Half creepy and half cute, or so they say. While they have garnered...

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Original artwork by Stacy Jean
Opinion
Ramos Rant #1: Oranges or Apples
Elijah Ramos, Editor-in-chief • January 28, 2026

Over the course of history, our greatest enlightenment thinkers have challenged the standards of society. Asking questions, demanding answers, creating change. We have fought, advocated against our kings, our queens, our kingdoms. And when it comes to...

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Kaira Evans
Reporter

Kaira Evans is a junior at Academy for Young Writers. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York by parents that are both from the Caribbean. Her mother is from Trinidad, and her father is from Jamaica....

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Elijah Ramos
Editor-in-Chief

A funny guy but an insane volleyball athlete. Elijah Ramos (usually called Ramos) is a determined person with a lot of wisdom and jokes. Ramos is at first quiet, but has a lot of personality when you get...

Stacy Jean
Stacy Jean
Editor-in-Chief

Being Haitian has impacted Stacy as a person to how she expresses her culture through food and flags to looking out to her family in Haiti. After she graduates high school she wishes to move on to college...

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