We all know the feeling of a perfect summer day and nothing to do with it. Summer is fun, but days like these make it boring quickly. So, I hope that you will use this bucket list to fill your long empty summer days.

On this episode of The Round Up, juniors Kaiden Wynne and Kyra Langston discuss a local murder investigation.

You finally registered to vote, found your nearest polling spot and have looked forward to this moment for years. You get to the ballot and see dozens of names you have never heard of. How do you know who to vote for? Completely uneducated, you circle random candidates but have yet to learn what they stand for or who they are.  With the major presidential election approaching in November, one of the most essential parts of voting is knowing who to vote for—doing this research before saves awkward moments like circling random candidates in...

On April 19, 1994, the 20-year-old rapper, Nas, released “Illmatic.” Nas was born in New York and grew at the height of rap's popularity in the 80s and 90s. “Illmatic” is already widely considered to be one of the greatest rap albums of all time. With all of the music I have listened to in my life, “Illmatic” tops the list of my favorite albums. Many different people and publications have already discussed this album at length, but I want to add my opinion and perspective on this classic record.  This record just turned 30 years...

The beginning of 2024 already gave audiences multiple highly anticipated movies such as Dune 2, Challengers and Civil War. These films grossed highly at the box office and were received well. Although the year is nearly halfway over, countless movies are still set to release throughout the rest of 2024, including several sought-after sequels years in the making. Here are 10 of the most highly anticipated films by fans set to release in the rest of 2024.    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Directed by: Wes Ball Starring: Owen...

With summer fast approaching, it is almost vacation planning time. Picking the best spot for a vacation can be crucial, as that’s where you’ll be relaxing and having fun over summer break. Here are five places I do not recommend visiting for summer vacation. Galveston, Texas Located just over 50 miles south of Houston, Galveston provides a popular destination for Texas vacationers. The island features lots of views, history, and tourist attractions. It also houses several fun aspects like beaches, Pleasure Pier, and a large selection of...

“Challengers'', directed by Luca Guadagnino, known for his work on “Call Me By Your Name.” takes viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. This film follows the lives of two intertwined friends, Art and Patrick, as they compete for the heart of tennis star, Tashi Donaldson while focusing on winning the final match. With a blend of humor, romance and drama, this film offered an enjoyable watch. One of the standout features “Challengers” provides is the unique screenplay. Unlike the clichés of sports, this film offers...

 On this episode of The Round Up, sophomores Katie Keating and Kati Waguespack discuss the music industry, The Tortured Poet's Department, and Taylor Swift. ⁠Intro and outro music⁠ courtesy of ⁠ROADTOMUSIC⁠ on ⁠TuneTank⁠.

The latest album from Griselda member Benny the Butcher released Jan. 26. The album, Benny’s fourth studio album and his first album released with Def Jam Recordings, became huge for Benny’s career as it’s helping him get more exposure to mainstream listeners. Benny came up through the underground rap scene in New York with his cousins Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine. Together, they eventually created their own label, Griselda. Westside Gunn became a bigger artist, as his last three albums have garnered a lot of attention, which in turn...