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Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer

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"The Life of a Showgirl" was released on Oct. 3 and produced by Max Martin, Shellback and Taylor Swift. This album is Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album. (Photo Credit: Republic Records)

Review: ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: A Track by Track Review of Taylor Swift’s New Album

Emma Lauzen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 14, 2025
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My Life With the Walter Boys featuring characters (left to right) Alex, Jackie and Cole. Netflix aired the second season of My Life With the Walter Boys on Aug. 28. (Photo Credit: iGeneration Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television International Productions)

Review: My Life Watching the Cringe Boys

Emma Lauzen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 23, 2025
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Lana Del Rey's upcoming album titled "The Right Person Will Stay," has yet to have a release date. Del Rey has been teasing her fans with this upcoming album for a while. (Photo credit: Interscope Records and Polydor Records)

Review: Lana Del Rey’s waiting game

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Opinion: 10 must-read books to dive into this summer

Opinion: 10 must-read books to dive into this summer

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Suzanne Collin's new addition to the "Hunger Games" trilogy. "Sunrise on the Reaping" was published March 18. (Photo credit: Scholastic Press)

Review: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is a huge success

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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Senior Madeleine Malinger looks to make a pass during a game against North. The Redhawks left with a score of 15-4.

Girls water polo falls to Naperville North in crosstown duel

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
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Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke, speaks to GEMs about her career and STEM career exploration at a club meeting on March 14. The former pageant winner graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is now also pursuing a master’s degree in business administration. (Photo Credit: Jennifer Norgaard)

Miss America 2023 speaks to GEMS club about future careers in nuclear power

Emma Lauzen, Correspondent • March 21, 2025
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Opinion: Winter: the season of despair

Opinion: Winter: the season of despair

Emma Lauzen, Correspondent • February 24, 2025
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