James Charles & Tati Westbrook Feud
Hannah Sherfy, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
In under 24 hours over 600,000 loyal fans, and sisters, unsubscribed from James Charles after Tati Westbrook's video titled ‘Bye Sister…’ was released May 11. Two beauty influences Tati Westbrook and James Charles were recently involved in drama that nobody saw coming. Tati and Jame...
Winner “We” Review
Emily Scott, Web Editor
May 20, 2019
Kpop boy group Winner released their sixth album We May 15 along with a music for their title track “Ah Yeah”. The music video and song embrace the fun side of the group and the approaching summer. The beat of “Ah Yeah” is fast and the tone bright as the music video shows the group dancing arou...
Dress Code
Will Kumar, Writer
May 20, 2019
Many people at Howell believe that the dress code is biased towards boys, that the dress code implemented by Howell effects girls much more than boys. The dress code at Howell is simple, one can wear whatever they like so long as they don’t break the rule of the five B’s: no bellies, butts, breas...
Twice “Fancy You” Review
Emily Scott, Web Editor
May 19, 2019
Kpop girl group Twice released their 13th album, Fancy You, April 22 with a music video for their title song “Fancy”. Based on the teasers and trailer for the comeback, fans were excitedly expecting a darker tone to Twice’s album as the group has really focused on their cute concept for all ...
Blackpink “Kill This Love” Review
Emily Scott, Web Editor
May 19, 2019
Kpop girl group Blackpink released their third album, Kill This Love, April 5, along with the music video for the title track also named “Kill This Love”. Although the wait between albums was slightly less for fans this time around, the length of time between the groups previous album Square Up was abou...
BTS “Map of the Soul: Persona” Review
Emily Scott, Web Editor
May 19, 2019
Worldwide kpop sensation, BTS, released their newest album, Map of the Soul: Persona, April 12. After the extremely successful Love Yourself series, which included the albums Love Yourself: Her, Love Yourself: Tear, and Love Yourself: Answer, the group has started a new series, the Map of the So...
BTS Concert Review
Emily Scott, Web Editor
May 16, 2019
Through the rain and cold, thousands of fans gathered outside the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago for the BTS concert, May 11. BTS fans (ARMYs) traveled from all over the midwest and even other countries to see the global kpop sensation. As part of their 2019 world tour, BTS performed twice, May 11 an...
PTLW Showcase
Bryce Clemons, Writer
May 16, 2019
Wednesday May 1, students from the final years of biomedical and engineering course tracks presented their research projects. Students have been working on these projects for the duration of the year, and these presentations are there culmination of everything they have learned over the past four year...
“I Don’t Care” Single Review
Camryn Daniels, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Fans anxiously awaited new music from Justin Bieber. Finally, May 10, 2019, he released a new song with Ed Sheeran titled “I don’t Care.” This song is like a mixture of “Sorry” and “What Do You Mean,” with EDM influence. The first verse is sung by Sheeran as he sets the scene. He’s ...
Trippie Redd “Life’s a Trip” Review
Will Kumar, Writer
May 16, 2019
The red-haired up-and coming soundcloud rapper Trippie Redd shows off his skills on the microphone in his debut album Life’s a Trip. The album was anchored by Redds hit single “Dark Knight Dummo”, by far the most popular song on the album. Released Aug. 10, 2018, Life’s a Trip has 14 songs,...
Should Seniors End School Earlier?
Will Kumar, Writer
May 16, 2019
With the end of the school year, many seniors are complaining that they wish they could get out earlier than the rest of the school, something many of the surrounding school districts, such as Ft. Zumwalt do. What would be a nice sentiment for seniors--allowing them to leave perhaps just a week earl...
“Before I Let Go” Review
Camryn Daniels, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
Beyoncé Knowles had only used her Instagram story once before suddenly using it to promote her song “Before I Let Go.” This song was released with “HOMECOMING: THE LIVE ALBUM,” and is a brass heavy dance tune. Handclaps and DJ ad libs preceed Beyoncé’s vocals. She sings about being in love, ...