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[Photo] Rap

February 12, 2019
American Idiot was turned into a musical on Broadway in 2009.

[Photo] Alternative/Pop Punk/Emo

February 12, 2019
Many people don't know how to take care of their hair the right way.

[Photo] There are about 100,000 hairs on an average person’s head.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 30, 2019
The American red squirrel is the most common squirrel in the United States.

[Photo] 10-20% of US power outages are caused by squirrels.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 29, 2019
Ham the chimpanzee is a very important part of space history

[Photo] January 31, 1961- First primate enters space

January 31, 2019
The Beatles' final performance was 42 minute concert.

[Photo] January 30, 1969- The Beatles performs final live show

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 30, 2019
We Are the World is an iconic piece of music that helped the lives of those who lived in Africa.

[Photo] January 28, 1985- We Are the World recorded

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 28, 2019
This movie box office was 62 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Snakes on a Plane

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
January 25, 2019
Cell phone bills, gas prices, college tuition, and Prom are just some of the bills students have. Working a part-time job is essential for teens to get by in today's world.

[Photo] High school students learn responsibility with part-time jobs

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
January 24, 2019
Adele won many awards for this album

[Photo] January 24, 2011- 21 album released

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 24, 2019
Aretha Franklin is truly the queen of soul

[Photo] January 22, 1968-Lady Soul album released

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 22, 2019
Pink Floyd is one of the most iconic rock bands of all time

[Photo] January 18, 1980- The Wall album hits #1 on charts

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 18, 2019
Ariana Grande has hit many milestones this year especially with her new song thank u, next.

[Photo] Ariana Grande started her career playing Charlotte in 13 the musical on Broadway.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 18, 2019
The Sporanos' is one of the most iconic shows of all time

[Photo] January 10, 1999- The Soprano’s debuts

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
January 10, 2019
Because of its success in the West End, this play was moved to Broadway in 2018.

[Photo] Shows that came to Broadway in 2018

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 14, 2019
Based on the show popularity, this show has been going on for 12 seasons.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of The Big Bang Theory

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
January 7, 2019
Snow is common in Scotland and can fall 1.7 meters per second.

[Photo] Scotland has 421 words for “snow”.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
January 3, 2019
This Christmas special is 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of The Year Without a Santa Claus

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 21, 2018
This movie box office was 46.3 million.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Miracle of 34th Street

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 18, 2018
Avatar is one of the highest grossing films of all time

[Photo] December 18, 2009- Avatar film debuted

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 18, 2018
McRib sandwiches were discontinued after 1985.

[Photo] There are 70 ingredients in a McRib sandwich.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 18, 2018
This movie box office was 90.5 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Bring it On

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 14, 2018
This movie box office was 141.8 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Legally Blond

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 13, 2018
This movie box office was 129 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Mean Girls

December 12, 2018
This movie box office was 60.3 million.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Scrooged

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 11, 2018
This 1944 movie original box office was 6,566,00.

[Photo] Behind the scene of Meet me in St. Louis

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 10, 2018
Bob Ross was known for being a painter and teaching people how to paint at home.

[Photo] Bob Ross’s hair is straight.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 13, 2018
Bob Dylan is one of the most iconic music artists of all time

[Photo] December 10, 2018- Bob Dylan awarded Nobel Peace Prize

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 10, 2018
Bing Crosby's sale of "White Christmas" is the best-selling singles by sales worldwide. Over 50 million purchases.

[Photo] Stay a while in Holiday Inn

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 7, 2018
Same sex marriage being legalized in Australia is a truly historic

[Photo] December 7, 2017- Same sex marriage is legalized in Australia

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 7, 2018
This movie box office was 345.1 million.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of How the Grinch Stole Christmas

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
December 6, 2018
Goblet of Fire is one of the most popular books and movies of the Harry Potter franchise

[Photo] December 6, 2017- Time Magazine names Person of the Year “The Silence Breakers”

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
December 6, 2018
Because of the aid that Doctors Without Borders provides medical aid to people in over 70 countries.

[Photo] French Honor Society supports Doctors Without Borders

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 6, 2018
On average rabbits can have between 4 to 12 kits in a litter.

[Photo] Young rabbits are called kits.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 7, 2018
There are around 75,000,000 users on Soundcloud.

[Photo] Every minute about 12 hours of music is uploaded to Sound Cloud.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
December 6, 2018
Rolling in the Deep was one of the most iconic songs of 2010

[Photo] November 29, 2010- Adele’s Rolling in the Deep is released

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
November 29, 2018
Hamilton was one of the most iconic musicals during the 2016 Broadway season.

[Photo] November 28, 2016- Hamilton breaks Broadway record

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
November 28, 2018
Flying high above Manhattan, Kermit the Frog from the Muppets Show is always a crowd pleaser at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

[Photo] Behind the scene of The Muppet Show

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
November 23, 2018
Based on the show popularity, the first season had 1.042 viewers between the ages 18-49 years old.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Riverdale

By: Megan Anderson, Senior manager of Entertainment and Social Media
November 20, 2018
As per Oberon's request a mischievous fairy, also called a puck, named Robin Goodfellow (so ironic), squeezes a love potion in Titania's eye in order to make her fall in love with the first thing she sees. She see's a man with a donkey head and falls in love with him.

[Photo] Three Shakespeare Plays Everyone Should Read

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 17, 2018
Nutella was created in 1946 and has remained as America's favorite chocolate spread.

[Photo] The amount of Nutella made in one year weighs the same as the Empire State Building.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 19, 2018
If you haven't registered to vote, do it now!

[Photo] Many business do not give employees time off to vote. Luckily, this isn’t a problem for Colonia High staff and students!

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
November 2, 2018
Candy corn is a popular candy around Halloween time.

[Photo] Candy corn was originally called “chicken feed”.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 30, 2018
The Terminator was a box office hit, making around $78 million.

[Photo] October 26, 1984- Terminator released

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 26, 2018
Fun fact: Dumbo is the only lead character in a Disney movie to not speak.

[Photo] October 23, 1941- Dumbo is released

October 23, 2018
Disney World managed to accumulate 100-million guests in 14 years

[Photo] October 22, 1979- Disney World hits 100-millionth guest

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 22, 2018
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[Photo] If you kept yelling for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would produce enough sound energy to heat up a cup of tea.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 23, 2018
Mother Teresa was well known for helping the less fortunate for almost her entire life

[Photo] October 17, 1979- Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 17, 2018
This is not a picture of Nicolas Cage's octopus.

[Photo] Nicolas Cage once bought a pet octopus because he thought it might help with his acting.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 19, 2018
Bosco looks like this dog.

[Photo] In 1981, a black lab named Bosco was made honorary mayor of Sunol, California.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 12, 2018
Breakfast at Tiffany's starred the iconic Audrey Hepburn

Here are the main characters of the movie from left to right: Gretchen Wieners ( Lacey Chabert), Regina George (Rachel McAdams), Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan), and Karen Smith ( Amanda Seyfried).

[Photo] The most tweeted Mean Girls reference is “You go, Glen Coco!”

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 3, 2018
Pepperoni pizza is very popular in the United States.

[Photo] Americans sell enough pizza every day to cover 100 acres of land.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
October 1, 2018
The Model T was considered to be the first car that was fairly priced, costing around $825.

[Photo] October 1, 1908- Model T introduced

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
October 1, 2018
A beefalo and its family.

[Photo] A cow-bison hybrid is called a “beefalo”.

By: Kelly Branco, Art & Music Editor
September 27, 2018
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[Photo] Bill of Rights proposed

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
September 25, 2018
Some classics never go out of style.

[Photo] “The Outsiders”: a page-turning read for young adults

By: Bryan Barros, Spring Reporter
June 18, 2018
Children play on "Pump It Up's" famous single lane slide as they enjoy a fun birthday party.

[Photo] Pump It Up: one of the best part-time jobs for busy students

April 26, 2018
Racing at full speed, The Flash is saving Central City from all the villains.

[Photo] The Flash is the most exhilarating show on television

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
April 25, 2018
When celebrating Passover, a traditional seder plate includes matzah, the zeroa (shankbone), egg, bitter herbs, charoset paste and karpas vegetable.

[Photo] The History of Passover

By: Robyn Epstein, Co-Editor in Chief
March 31, 2018
Students across the country are fighting for their safety. Colonia High School joins the movement.

[Photo] Colonia High joins the #NeverAgain movement

By: Bryan Barros, Spring Reporter
March 12, 2018
Popular among teens and gamers, Fortnite: Battle Royale is free to dowload and try.

[Photo] Fortnite: Battle Royale might be the most addictive game of 2018

By: Jack Reilly, Reporter
March 21, 2018
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[Photo] Abrogate

February 16, 2018
Due to rule enforcement, field trips needing to leave prior to 9A.M. will be denied permission in WTSD.

[Photo] Dilemma with field trip busing leaves students stationary

By: Jada Davis, Senior Opinion Editor
November 28, 2017
Michael Jackson's Thriller album displayed as a vinyl record.

[Photo] Thriller is released

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2017
Marching against the Vietnam War outside the White House millions of Americans gather in support.

[Photo] Vietnam War Moratorium demonstration

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2017
Freddy Krueger is seen with his famous glove with knives and top hat. Next to him is the movie's original poster showing Nancy Thompson laying in bed with the glove over her head.

[Photo] A Nightmare on Elm Street(1984) might haunt your dreams

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter
October 30, 2017
Standing strong even with his robot side showing "The Terminator", played by Arnold Schwarzenegger is a classic symbol for science fiction genre films.

[Photo] The Terminator is released

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2017
Getting into trouble once again Little Orphan Annie makes her radio debut in 1939.

[Photo] Little Orphan Annie Comic Strip

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2017
The story of romeo and Juliet lives on through west side story, this poster of the famous movie represents the film and its timelessness.

[Photo] West Side Story Makes it’s Debute

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2017
Keeping it real, the Three Blind Mice are classic fictional character for children.

[Photo] “Three Blind Mice” rhyme is published

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2017
Posing for a photograph on the red carpet, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw stand side by side.

[Photo] Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are Married

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2017
The original 007 sets the scene for all those who follow.

[Photo] “Dr. No” Premiers

October 5, 2017
The intro to the twilight zone represents the iconic show and all of its mysteries.

[Photo] The Twilight Zone Airs

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2017
Raising her right hand, Sandra Day O'Connor is sworn in as the first female supreme court justice in 1981.

[Photo] Sandra Day O’Connor Sworn In

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2017
Captivated by an interactive game, students huddle over a computer excited to learn.

[Photo] Computer games should be used in class instruction

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2017
A Sketch of Billy Jean King proceeding the Battle of the Sexes match, including her victorious score.

[Photo] The Battle of the Sexes

By: Frankie Brock, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2017
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[Photo] Assigned reading kills student’s summers

By: Alivia Taveras, Spring Reporter
May 3, 2017
Balancing school and a job can take its toll on a student.

[Photo] Pros and Cons of Balancing Work and School

By: Veronica Esteves, Spring Reporter
April 25, 2017
Fans come to see their favorite star basketball players play, and leave disappointed when the star player sits out that game.

[Photo] To rest or to play that is the question

April 4, 2017
The big neon sign placed in front of the restaurant to help attract customers.

[Photo] Eat Authentic Tex-Mex Meals Close to Home

By: Samantha Dobbin, Spring Reporter
March 28, 2017
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Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women

[Photo] Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women

February 24, 2017
Supposedly, the episodes first were meant missing because BBC would delete episodes for broadcasting reasons.

[Photo] Missing “Doctor Who” episode found

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2017
Before coming onto the big screen. the "Peanuts" comics were in newspapers every week.

[Photo] Peanuts makes their debut

By: Michelle Remite-Berthet, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2017
When you are hurting for cash, get creative and make your costume.

[Photo] Last minute halloween costumes

By: Adriana Daniel, Fall Editor and Reporter
October 28, 2016
Need to get somewhere but don't want to pay high taxi rates. Uber may be for you.

[Photo] Ubering With Caution

By: Jason Benitez, spring reporter
March 21, 2016
Super man Showing off the S on his chest

[Photo] Superman emerges victorious against Thor

By: James Lugardo,, Fall Reporter
January 20, 2016
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[Photo] Eliminate the distractions behind the wheel

By: KAHLIA CARMICHAEL, Fall reporter
January 19, 2016
Hal Jordan, a.k.a. The Green Lantern, is a very powerful superhero. He has one of, if not the, strongest wills in the galaxy. As a result, he overmatches many of his foes when he has his ring on.

[Photo] Green Lantern would beat Batman

By: ANDREW PIMENTEL, Fall Reporter
January 18, 2016
Thor is the son of Odin and the god of thunder. If that's not enough, he has his hammer Mjolnir. Only people that are pure enough can pick it up and possess his powers. Thor is not only one of the most powerful Marvel heroes, but he's also one of the most powerful heroes in all of comics.

[Photo] Thor’s hammer is no match for Superman

By: FAIZ SILAT, Fall Reporter
January 18, 2016
Out of all of Batman's villains, there is perhaps no one more psychotic and dangerous than The Joker. Whether it's his iconic look or deranged actions, there is no doubt that The Joker is an all time comic book villain. There are not many people that have encountered The Joker and lived to tell the tale.

[Photo] The Joker would squash Spider-Man

By: CRAIG EPSTEIN, Fall Reporter
January 18, 2016
Because not many of us can afford tickets to the Super Bowl, instead we watch from our homes or at Super Bowl parties. But do people care about the game?

[Photo] Celebrating 50 years of the Super Bowl

By: Faiz Silat, Fall Reporter
December 28, 2015
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