Thursday, March 28, 2024

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  Background: On August 28th, Chick-fil-A released a new shake and sandwich duo for the fall season. It includes the widely anticipated Carmel Crumble Shake, along with the Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich. However, our senior staff and section editors got the chance to try this duo during the Wednesday school day, thanks to Dr. Degen! Since Chick-fil-A is a treasure for...
During my stay in Denver to see family and friends and look at some schools for a weekend, I had the opportunity to visit one of the best fast/casual places to eat across the country, however, with a twist. Sure, you can go to Chipotle on Preston and Forest near Jesuit next to La Madeline, but it's only right...
Intro Boba Tea, also known as bubble tea or milk tea, has emerged as one of America's most popular liquid beverages. The number of boba tea shops in America recently reached 3,601, a 21.2% increase from 2022. Many bubble tea establishments have found their footing in DFW; moreover, many world-renowned brands can be found across the metroplex. For this article, I'll be...
(Warning this Review Contains Spoilers) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 is a fitting end to the much-beloved trilogy in the MCU. Coming into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, I had lost track of the MCU film franchise, ever since Endgame. I had only watched one other MCU film. The reason for this is that MCU films have been quite bad...
INTRO With stunning cinematography, complex character development, and themes of moral ambiguity, Better Call Saul, the spin-off prequel to the popular TV show Breaking Bad, has been hailed as a masterpiece in its own right. The show follows Jimmy McGill, masterfully played by Bob Odenkirk, as the show tracks his descent from struggling lawyer to criminal lawyer and con-man Saul Goodman,...
Texans love their Barbeque. It is one of those genres of foods Texans love and are proud of.  And of course, we think our style is the best! However, other regions across the country are proud of their barbeque as well and might take offense.  You may think this review will be about the well-known Pecan Lodge or Terry...
IN DEPTH SUMMARY The Super Mario Brothers create their own plumbing company in Queens, New York after quitting their old job. They create a very detailed and light-hearted commercial to boost their call-ins so that they may finally be something bigger than themselves. Born to an emotional and stern Italian-American family, the Mario bros consistently feel as if they can...
IN-DEPTH SUMMARY Champions feature the dynamic “Now You See Me” star Woody Harrelson in a light-hearted, emotional rollercoaster as he finds his way as an aspiring professional basketball coach in hopes of finally reaching the NBA. The movie opens with Harrleson naked in his bed having just indulged in what would most simply be interpreted as a “hook up” with...

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