School is coming to an end, summer is close by, and people are starting to create their summer playlists. What are some “must have” songs on Skyline’s playlists? What are 2024’s summer “bangers”?
Listening...
Fall Guy is both an action packed rom-com and a love letter to the stunt community, loosely based off of the 1980s TV show of the same name (ABC, 1981–1986). The movie is an attempt to bring more recognition...
Lethal Company is an indie horror game released in 2023 by Zeekers. Selling almost 10 million copies from its release in October 2023, Lethal Company is a Steam exclusive game in which you are tasked with...
Baby Reindeer, Nexflix’s latest series, is a haunting and deeply personal exploration of obsession and psychological torment, offering an intense and unflinching look at the real-life horror of being...
The popular John Green novel Turtles All The Way Down (2017) has FINALLY been made into a movie. It stars Isabela Merced, Felix Mallard, and Cree Cinnhino. There was a lot of pressure on making a movie...
Have you heard of the movie Dune? Have you seen it mentioned on YouTube or TikTok, but still haven’t watched it later because you think it'll be a waste of time? I’m here to tell you that both films...
Flowers are a common gift for many occasions. Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and weddings are all commonplace to see such elegant decorations bloom into the spotlight. These decorations, however, tend...
IF (2024) tries to mix together heartfelt emotion with whimsical fantasy but ultimately falls somewhere in the middle of meh.
Directed by John Krasinski, the film takes us through the life of Bea...
Prepare to be swept away by a tale of lost love, second chances, and the haunting questions of “what if?” in If He Had Been With Me, by Laura Nowlin. With heart-wrenching emotion, this novel explores...
Every June in Ann Arbor, one thing signals that summer has properly begun: the explosion of music and festivities just north of the Diag, otherwise known as the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF). Set up...
On a Friday night, amidst Westgate Mall’s stronghold of storefronts, the tables at Sylvan Factory spark with excitement. Gamers hailing from all corners of the Ann Arbor area file into the back half...
For those who do not know, Milk and Froth (328 S Main St, next to The Chop House) is a new ice cream shop in downtown Ann Arbor. They have the best ice cream I have tried in a while – so rich and creamy...
Just walking into Skyline in the morning, you see peoples’ musical preferences reflected in band tees and headphones covering ears. They might love something because it makes them pumped up or calmed...
I have a hard time finding books to read, and even then, I have a hard time continuing them. I wanted to know how others found their own books and what kept them reading.
Most of the time people find...
Have you heard of the new game Helldivers 2? Released in 2024 by Arrowhead Studios, the sequel to Helldivers has been extremely successful, selling over 8 million copies in the first 2 months of release....
Fluffy, soft, and cute: Mocha is Skyline’s therapy dog. She is a sweet and calm mini goldendoodle and is loved by students and teachers alike. According to Interim SLC Principal Terri Patterson, “Our...
If you like reading and are on TikTok, you’ve probably ended up on BookTok, where all the readers talk about different books, and then the popularity of those books grows. But are they popular because...
Are you a junior looking for a class that dives deeper into history? Want a fun and engaging course that prepares you for a college setting? You should take African American Humanities (AAH).
AAH...
When it comes to Skyline Theater, the shows range from serious to comedic on a year to year basis. Clue, the spring play for this year, is no exception from the comedy and craziness the program brings...
For orchestra and band kids all over the nation, the Solo & Ensemble competition is a big deal. For students in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, District Solo & Ensemble, hosted by MSBOA (Michigan...
Virtual reality (VR), or “Spatial Computing,” was sci-fi fantasy decades ago but is now reality. According to eMarketer, about 17.7% of the US population owns a VR headset. Almost every tech company...
There have been a tremendous number of movies out this new year and over the holiday break: Mean Girls, Wonka, Anyone But You.
But what about The Boys in the Boat? This movie is a true...
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 is absolutely worth the read. Osemans’s storytelling...
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 much enjoyed it while reading. The characters were unique,...
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 of those questions, and even if you didn’t, have I got a movie...
Some Skyline musicians perform before crowds of fans, some make music in their room.
They create in a spectrum of genres, including experimental, jazz, indie, and more.
“I make jazz-inspired...
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 myth which has wriggled its way deep into my heart, and...
Discover five unique local clothing stores redefining style in our community. From historic corners to modern boutiques, these spots offer curated collections for every taste. With a blend of timeless...
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 reading. If that sounds nice, I have just the book for you:...
