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Taylor Swift disappoints Swifties

Taylor Swift disappoints Swifties

Diego Diego Juan, Contributor
October 14, 2025

Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has sparked a wave of mixed reactions among her dedicated fan base, known as “Swifties.” While many listeners were eagerly anticipating another...

Taylor Swift releases 12th studio album; is it worth the hype?

Taylor Swift releases 12th studio album; is it worth the hype?

Zachariah Uthoff, Staff Writer
October 13, 2025

Taylor Swift has controlled the pop charts for almost 20 years, releasing 11 records in that time. Now she has officially published her twelfth studio album. For die-hard Swifites, this is not a surprise...

Oktoberfest 2025: The Owl staff shares memorable experiences

Oktoberfest 2025: The Owl staff shares memorable experiences

Our staff spent last weekend checking out this year's Oktoberfest, and it definitely did not disappoint. From food to crafts to live music, there was plenty to do and see. Each of us tried different food...

Jazz's Jams

Jazz’s Jams

Jazz Cravens, Staff Writer
September 17, 2025

"Drunk-Dazed" - ENHYPEN “Drunk-Dazed,” released by ENHYPEN in 2021, is the lead single from ENHYPEN’s EP BORDER: CARNIVAL. Now I’m not an avid K-Pop fan, however I think this song has changed...

Questioning someone is the ultimate compliment

Questioning someone is the ultimate compliment

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
August 25, 2025

Questioning someone's beliefs is often viewed as an act of hostility.  A simple why or how can be mistaken for a personal attack such as an insult to intelligence, morals, or identity.  But what if...

Putting down the phone can help friendships grow

Putting down the phone can help friendships grow

Lila Garrity, Editor-in-chief
May 20, 2025

On the first day of kindergarten, I felt overwhelmed and confused. The playground buzzed with other kids who seemed to know exactly where to be and what to do, while I stood alone, trying to find a friend...

Opinion: the phrase “rock is dead” has been proven wrong

Opinion: the phrase “rock is dead” has been proven wrong

Dayton Smith, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

For decades, rock music topped the charts. Starting in the 1950s, rock and roll had a vice grip on the entertainment industry for generations. But in recent years, other genres of music have become much...

The haunting of my house

The haunting of my house

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
April 10, 2025

Most of my life I've been noticing a few strange things around my house that have made me wonder: Could my house be haunted? While one could claim there are plausible explanations for some of these events,...

Embracing the love and loss of beloved pets

Embracing the love and loss of beloved pets

Bethany Kriete, Staff Writer
February 24, 2025

Pets are not just animals; they are family. Their companionship teaches us about loyalty, resilience, and the power of unconditional love. When we lose them, the void left behind feels immeasurable. Leo,...

Is NIL ruining college sports?

Is NIL ruining college sports?

Brady Terrell, Sports Editor
January 16, 2025

Is NIL ruining college sports? That's the question that has been making its way through the college sports landscape lately. If you don't know what NIL is, it stands for name, image, and likeness. It's...

Goodreads Choice Awards 2024: Predicting the winners

Goodreads Choice Awards 2024: Predicting the winners

Lila Garrity, Editor-in-chief
December 4, 2024

Goodreads has recently released the final round finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards. Each genre category began with 20 books but now contains just 10 nominates.  Before the winners are announced...

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year: Who Will Win?

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year: Who Will Win?

Kelan Yates, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024

As we pass the middle of the NFL 2024 season, several new players to the game have stood out. From wide receivers to quarterbacks, many have made a difference in the 2024 season. While many of these rookies...

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