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Characters Elphaba (left) and Glinda (right) posing together, representing uniting in their differences as friends. Photo taken from Vanity Fair - Sophy Holland, Universal Pictures.
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Peyton Vena, '25, Shield Reporter

It’s time to try defying gravity, and that is exactly what the film Wicked did. This wildly popular Broadway musical took its plot line and songs to Hollywood and completely stunned audiences with the graphics and acting.

Water bottles
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Gabi Poeschl, '26 Shield Reporter

Drinking enough water is key to maintaining good health. Staying hydrated helps keep your organs working properly and energy levels high. So, which reusable water bottle do you carry?

Image of coffee cup and energy drinks
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Audrey Jiminez, '25, Shield Reporter

Caffeine is very popular in our society today, especially among high school students. When students are juggling practice, homework and even work they need to find a way to stay awake and alert. This leads teens to resort to lots and lots of caffeine. It seems harmless right, but is it really?

Academic Counselor, Deb Castinado standing with two Aquinas students
  • General
Anna Woods, '25, Shield Reporter

College week kicked off the first week of September and already high school students are stressing out about which college to attend. Choosing a college can be tough regardless of the type of degree you plan to pursue.

When Love Gets Ugly
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Maeve Sloan and Alexandra Ridge

The controversy around Colleen Hoover and her books.With Tiktok in her back pocket, Colleen Hoover has quickly become an author known by readers worldwide.

Minute Movie Review
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Ella Tuttle

A Personal Look at the Hit-Film La La Land