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Should you buy the new iPhone 12?

Should you buy the new iPhone 12?

By Hannah Polk and Mary Kathryn Mason December 8, 2020

The new iPhone 12 was released by Apple on October 23. Many of us have heard whispers of the new features, but is it worth buying?  The “new” version of the phone has brought both skepticism and...

Prep senior Tatum Henry performing at The District on Halloween.

Tatum Henry debuts and performs first single live

By Dax Murphy, Entertainment Editor November 30, 2020

On Halloween night, senior Tatum Henry’s debut single “Cooperate” released on all major streaming platforms. It was a huge deal for Tatum: a student at Prep most already see as musically talented....

What Is It? Top 10 Gemstones

By Camp Carter, Entertainment Editor November 17, 2020

A Gemstone or Jewel is defined as a piece of mineral crystal, rock, or organic material used for jewelry and accessories. The value of gemstones come from both their rarity and beauty, but some gemstones,...

Why you should watch Ted Lasso

Why you should watch “Ted Lasso”

By Megan Tomlinson November 13, 2020

Ted Lasso is available through the streaming service Apple TV+. It is a heartening story of an enthusiastic but hopelessly clumsy American football coach Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, who finds...

Album cover of Kid A

Radiohead’s “Kid A” grows up, turning 20

By Dax Murphy, Entertainment Editor November 6, 2020

Two whole decades! It’s crazy to think that it’s been that long since Tiger Woods became the youngest player to win a Grand Slam in Golf...just kidding. I’ll leave that for another story, if anything....

What’s the hype with Luke Combs?

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor November 5, 2020

One of the biggest stars of the country music scene has just released several more tracks for his rapidly increasing audience. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Luke Combs has been named “the most promising...

Enola Holmes steps out from her brothers shadow in new movie

Enola Holmes steps out from her brother’s shadow in new movie

By Jane Hurst, Managing Editor November 4, 2020

Enola Holmes, the title character, is the teenage sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. She has not had much communication with her older brothers throughout her life, as she lives with her mother, Eudoria....

Talkin Tunes: Havens Smith talks Current Joys

Talkin’ Tunes: Havens Smith talks Current Joys

By Jane Hurst, Managing Editor November 4, 2020

Every student at Jackson Prep is unique.  Every student has an interest or a hobby. Some people devote themself to one singer or band and want to share their love of their music with other people. Talking...

iOS 14 improves customization for users

iOS 14 improves customization for users

By Anna Blaire Bryant, Staff Writer October 21, 2020

The long awaited Apple software update is finally here! Having downloaded iOS 14 to my iPhone 11 just recently, I still am not completely used to it yet, but I like it. This update is obviously all about...

Talkin’ Tunes: Landon Miller on Foster the People

By Jane Hurst, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Every student at Jackson Prep is unique.  Every student has an interest or a hobby. Some people devote themself to one singer or band and want to share their love of their music with other people. Talking...

Nineteen Eighty Fortnite, Epic Game’s spoof of Apple’s famous 1984 advertisement, whcih prompted viewers to resist an overbearing governing body

Fortnite and Apple face off over payment policy

By Julia Stradinger, Around Town Editor September 30, 2020

Recently, the developer of Fortnite (Epic Games’ battle royale game) refused to pay Apple’s regular app fee of 30 percent. This seemingly small issue quickly escalated, with Apple completely removing...

Camp in the middle of a speedrun of his current favorite game, Downwell

Speedrunning: gameplay gurus and digital domination

By Camp Carter, Entertainment Editor September 29, 2020

When most people buy a video game, they intend to spend several hours immersed in a single player campaign or several weeks playing multiplayer with a couple of buddies. However, a select group of...

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