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Lil Yachty’s take on the psych-rock genre

Lil Yachty’s take on the popular psychedelic rock genre has taken the world by storm with his surprise release, “Let’s Start Here.” Between the soothing melodies and the trippy vocals, “Let’s Start Here” is a genre mash filled with heart and passion. 

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Notable Albums You Missed in 2022

2022 was a great year for music. From the long-awaited return of Beyonce, to the rise of Steve Lacy to pop-stardom, mainstream music hasn’t had many dull moments this past year.

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96th BBQ - The phoenix pit

After a tragic fire that closed down 96th BBQ, a new competitor of Owasso barbecue took up the torch and re-opened the doors. With a new mindset and a fresh start, 96th BBQ is back and ready for business.

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Short but Sweet: A Sugar Llamas Review

Sugar Llamas is a coffee-donut-ice cream shop hybrid with delicious coffee, sweet donuts and even sweeter staff. Located in Owasso, Sugar Llamas is a new addition to the community. Upon entering, I was greeted by several friendly faces – and even some familiar ones.

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A franchise deep dive: the rise of the Minions

The Minions are something that riddles children’s lunchboxes and Facebook feeds alike – an excellent example of consumerism and its effect on society. Greed is not a new concept in the film industry and is virtually ingrained in the profession. The Minions evolved from a quirky side plot into money-making merchandise, truly a personification of the film industry.

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Smash or No Class

Smash or Pass! Fighters from across the multiverse have been invited to join the greatest brawl game in history. Over the span of “Super Smash Bros Ultimate’s” life, fighter passes introduced many new characters for players to wield in combat. Looking back, there is a lot to talk about. Were these characters as good as they seemed? What characters took the passes beyond the norm?

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Battle of the car washes

As the April showers roll in and Owasso’s residents look to get their cars clean, the question remains: “Which car wash do I go to?”

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“Scream,” Yawn

On Jan. 14, 2022, the fifth film in the “Scream” franchise hit theaters. The series is considered a horror classic, commonly ranked among other staples including the “Halloween” and “Scary Movie” film series. Due to this, the fifth installment had a large expectation to fulfill. Currently, the 2022 version of “Scream” has surpassed the previous installment “Scream 4” in total box office profits. But does that bear any indication to the quality of the film itself?

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Why chickens took center stage in Oklahoma House debate

Rotisserie chickens have entered the mainstream political discourse in Oklahoma following a new bill to the House of Representatives. Rep. Emily Virgin (D-Norman) proposed eliminating the states’ 4.5% grocery sales tax on Feb. 9. Most recently, the bill unanimously advanced through the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 15.

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90’s trends returning to OHS!

Mothers of teenagers across America roll their eyes while watching their daughters and sons rock the same styles that were worn whenever they walked the halls of their own school. But which trends from the 90s are coming back into style?

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Top ten nostalgic mobile games

Throughout the years, many games have crossed the mobile platform, and, of those, a few hold true within the memories of our childhood. In honor of these nostalgic memories and hours of gaming, here are the top 10 nostalgic mobile games of our era.

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How to thrift: a beginners guide

In a time of massive inflation, conserving money while shopping for clothing can be an easy way to eliminate financial stress and spend a weekend day. However, for many, finding the correct place to shop at is the biggest challenge, ranging from nearest to farthest.

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Discover New Music by Genre

In order to reduce the difficulty of finding new music artists, this list has been compiled into four short sections categorized by popular genres.

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Venom 2 Review

The second film in the Venom series, produced by Columbia Pictures, appears to break through the monotony and stereotypes

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Op/Ed: You’re Not the Main Character

Let’s play a little game. Think of all of our childhood TV-show main characters. When that is being thought of, can you honestly say that that character was your favorite from the show? Think about it.

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Op/Ed: The Mediocre Gatsby

Whether you have seen the movie or read the book most people recognize “The Great Gatsby.” I have had the unfortunate circumstance of reading the book and watching the movie.

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