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‘90s rap artist Coolio released “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995. Having listened to it on repeat for the past month, I thought it deserved recognition for its powerful message and addicting tune.
Quick Hit with Abi Carter
Abi Carter, Features Editor • January 15, 2021

It has been rough recently. Take a break from the news and social media, and take time for yourself. Go outside, take a walk, release some serotonin. A song perfect for this is “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio. “Gangsta’s Paradise” was released in 1995 and immediately hit Billboard Hot 100, making it Coolio’s most successful single to date. The song has consistently ranked as one of the best Hip-Hop songs of all time, being listed as...

Album cover for Olivia Rodrigo’s first standalone single. After starring in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” Rodrigo has used her talents to release this emotional and captivating single titled, “drivers license.”
Driving toward heartbreak
Joslyn Weber, Staff Writer • January 14, 2021

Starting off the new year with a sad note, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” star, Olivia Rodrigo, has released her first standalone single titled "driver's license."  After releasing and writing a large part of the HSMTMTS soundtrack, Rodrigo has branched out and written a song of her own. As a break-up song, most of her audience believe it has something to do with her supposed recent breakup with co-star Joshua Bassett.  After...

New year, new KICs
New year, new KICs
Caroline Hubbard, Kaitlyn Doyle, Elizabeth Carrico, Allyssa Daigle, and Emily Davis • January 15, 2021
The Starr’s Mill drama department will take the stage with their competitive one act play titled “A Voice in the Dark” on Jan. 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. in the Willie Duke Auditorium.
Come hear the voices
Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2021
Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of Trump supporters gathered in Washington D.C. to protest the 2020 Presidential election results. The events that transpired thereafter caused the U.S. Capitol Building to go into a lockdown.
Rioters breach Capitol Building while protesting Biden’s Presidential win
Caroline Hubbard, News Editor • January 8, 2021
Pinch of Positivity
Pinch of Positivity
Mary Jane Gagliano, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2020

In the 16th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor-in-Chief Mary Jane Gagliano celebrates the end of the semester and 2020 as a whole....

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Recently, Starr’s Mill has decided to switch to a new hybrid schedule that is commonly referred to as “Hybrid 2.0.” While this schedule has its benefits, many new issues are arising. One way to fix all the issues is to just go fully virtual.
Opinion: Ketchup is better than mustard
Dated restrooms pose potential health risk for students and staff at Starr’s Mill High School. A solution that could pay off for many years into the future is motion activated appliances.
Opinion: Motion-activated everything
Infographics located at the main entrance of Starr’s Mill depict safe and healthy tactics to use to combat the spread of COVID-19. Fayette County has seen an increase in COVID numbers within the school system. In order to protect the students, staff, and faculty from the spread of COVID, Starr’s Mill needs to consider reverting back to “yellow” status.
Opinion: Protect student health, switch to ‘yellow’ now
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