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Josh Lee Practicing His Solo for Solo & Ensemble. Credit: Jonathan Chen (24).
Skyline Band and Orchestra Compete in MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Competition
Jonathan Chen April 5, 2024

For orchestra and band kids all over the nation, the Solo & Ensemble competition is a big deal. For students in Ann Arbor and surrounding...

Thrill of Fight by Sealost Interactive LLC on standalone Quest. Credit: J. Chen and Sealost Interactive LLC.
What Are the Best VR Games?
Jonathan Chen March 18, 2024

Virtual reality (VR), or “Spatial Computing,” was sci-fi fantasy decades ago but is now reality. According to eMarketer, about 17.7% of the...

Check Out the Spring Art Events
Check Out the Spring Art Events
Lucas Caswell, Ember DuPont, and Grace Yao March 18, 2024

New Movie Boys In the Boat: What Does our Crew Team Think About it?
New Movie Boys In the Boat: What Does our Crew Team Think About it?
Page Bazzani March 14, 2024

  There have been a tremendous number of movies out this new year and over the holiday break: Mean Girls, Wonka, Anyone But You.   But...

Cover of Solitaire. Credit: Alice Oseman and Scholastic Inc.
Solitaire: A Compelling Commentary on Student Mental Health in a Flawed Education System
Veronica Terry March 14, 2024

Solitaire by Alice Oseman is a book speaking on the social struggles at school through the perspective of the asocial and awkward Tori Spring. Solitaire...

The cover of Beasts of Prey. Credit: C. P. Putnams Sons Books for Young Readers.
Beasts of Prey #1 by Ayana Grey: Unique Setting with Recycled Plot
Dominic Marroni March 13, 2024

Before I say anything else, I want to make it clear that Ayana Grey’s  first-in-the-series Beasts of Prey (2021) is not a bad book. I very...

Mean Girls (2024) poster. Credit: Paramount Pictures.
Mean Girls: Did it Really Need a Reboot?
Ember DuPont March 12, 2024

Are you a fan of wearing pink on Wednesday? Got a love of showtunes? Maybe a fondness for the modern day classic? If you answered yes to any...

Naya Loftus and Matthew Christansen performing in their band, Perfect Average. Credit: L. Loftus.
Students Create Music Outside of School: Here Are the Details
Roman Gattuso March 11, 2024

Some Skyline musicians perform before crowds of fans, some make music in their room.  They create in a spectrum of genres, including experimental,...

The cover of The Blue Fox. Credit: Amazon
The Blue Fox is a Testament to Icelandic Literature
Ian Saucer-Zeoli March 9, 2024

Sjón’s The Blue Fox (2008) is gloriously good — if you don’t know whether or not to read it, you should. It’s a magnificently made modern...

A2 Local Clothing Stores
A2 Local Clothing Stores
Oliver Pung March 8, 2024

Discover five unique local clothing stores redefining style in our community. From historic corners to modern boutiques, these spots offer...

Cover of Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell. Credit: Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Pillow Thoughts: Poetry to Comfort You From Your Bed and Beyond
Maisie White March 7, 2024

Imagine – it’s late at night, and the lights are dimmed. You’re wrapped in a blanket, there is a cup of tea by your side, and you’re...

Wonka promotional poster. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
"Wonka": A Sweet New Addition to the World of Chocolate
Kate Wolfe March 4, 2024

Golden tickets, a huge factory, and tons of chocolate. Have you ever wondered how Willy Wonka started it all and rose to fame?  Wonka, the...

Linsday CieChanski acknowledges Bel Canto after a performance. Credit: Richard Rupp Photography.
CieChanski! Skyline's Lindsay CieChanski Named 2023 UMS/DTE Educator of the Year
Grace Yao March 4, 2024

The Skyline choir director Lindsay CieChanski (pronounced “see-chan-ski”) has been named the 2023 DTE Energy Foundation Educator of the Year...

Four mentalhealt must reads. Credit: Veronica Terry
These Mental Health Centered Books Say What You Can’t Put Into Words
Veronica Terry February 20, 2024

Trigger warning: This article touches on heavy subjects, such as substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, and abuse.  Remember, there...

The game cover that shows when opening Lego Fortnite. Credit: R. Gattuso/Epic Games
Lego Fortnite Surprised Me, in a Good Way
Roman Gattuso February 19, 2024

Beautiful landscapes, open biomes, and creativity. The Lego game mode in “Fortnite” is worth playing for many reasons. Whether you want an...

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