By Katina Handrinos, Banner Staff The 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum has inspired a long line of spin-off media, including the stage musical Wicked, which first opened on Broadway in 2003 and has been running ever since. Wicked has garnered high acclaim, winning three Tony Awards and amassing a …
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Not a Chord Out of Tune, Even A Minor
By Katina Handrinos, Banner Staff On Sunday, February 9, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles faced off in Super Bowl LIX, with the Eagles securing a decisive victory, 40-22. However, for some who may be disillusioned with football, the more notable event of that day was the Super Bowl’s Halftime Show, headlined by …
AsIAm Lunar New Year Recap
By Molly Ma, Esther Zhang, Emma Zhang, contributing writers Glowing lanterns sway like fireflies in the night, their crimson lights flickering against the smoky air. The sharp crackle of firecrackers erupts, scattering sparks across the crowded streets, where the scent of roasted chestnuts and home-cooked meals lingers in the cold winter breeze. For many Asian …
NASA’s Artemis II: Launching into the Future
By Aya Goldwasser, Contributing Writer In the field of astronomy, the search for more information about the universe continues. One of these research endeavors is NASA’s new Artemis II. According to NASA’s official website, Artemis II will launch in April 2026 at the earliest and send four astronauts around the moon in a newly built …
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Mass Update: State Local Election Results
By Nika Bigelow & Ella Paterniti Banner Staff & Contributing Writer While America experienced a red wave on Election Day, Massachusetts remained securely under Democratic control. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) was reelected to the United States Senate for a third term, and Democratic representatives were reelected to all nine of Massachusetts’s seats in the House …
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