By: Parker Meredith Brilliant. Powerful. Genius. Money Heist, or La Casa de Papel (“The House of Paper”) as it is known in Spain, has enthralled fans around the world. Stemming off from the classic heist plot, Money Heist features levels upon levels of a beautifully written story, transporting viewers from their couches straight into the Royal Mint of Spain.  Money Heist, a Spanish crime drama, … Continue reading Money Heist Review: A Captivating Thriller From Minute One

By: Barbara Norton  I can vividly remember the first time I heard “Sad Sad City,” the sixth track off of Ghostland Observatory’s Paparazzi Lightning. I had fallen down the YouTube indietronica rabbit hole and landed on a grainy concert video from 2007 with barely any views.  Once the video focused I was introduced to a scuffed stage, laden with speakers and wires and lit only … Continue reading Review: Paparazzi Lightning

By: Anika Groener Ask any Bend local about the well-known taco shop El Sancho and you’re guaranteed to get a positive response. The beloved Mexican street food shack has since grown into a taco shop on the Eastside of Bend, a taco cart and BBQ cart. Jon Barvels, co-owner of El Sancho, kick started the El Sancho taco shack in 2010. Since then, El Sancho’s … Continue reading El Sancho Expands to the Westside

By: Charlie Hobin The self-help industry is one of the fastest-growing markets of the 21st century. It’s expected to surpass $13 billion dollars in the next two years- but don’t be surprised by this rapid growth. According to a study done by the PEW Research center, Americans spend over 4 hours a day on their smartphones. This newfound world of distracting content has prompted many … Continue reading How to Trick Your Brain Into Being Productive

By: Brooke Leggat Kacey Musgraves has always been my go-to artist whenever I want to feel a certain type of way. With songs ranging from tangy, country love songs to upbeat pop-ish country crossover, I just can’t get enough. It’s safe to say, I’m a pretty big fan.  Though I listen to all of Musgraves’ songs on repeat in the shower, at the gym, in … Continue reading Review: “Happy & Sad” By Kacey Musgraves

By: Ellie Skjersaa Every morning I would open my eyes to a pitch-black room as my alarm blared angrily at me. It was another day that I didn’t want to get out of bed, another day where I was faced with the choice of socializing or staying concealed beneath my oversized hoodie. Usually, it was a hoodie day. It had been hard to care about… … Continue reading Test Subject 257

By: Sasha Stringer Just hours after the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, the 62nd annual Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California. Taking place at the Staples Center, aka Bryant’s home court, those in attendance felt the full force of Bryant’s death. Alicia Keys, Host of Grammy’s Telecast, opened the night by speaking a few words of the tragedy.  “We’re all feeling crazy … Continue reading Grammy’s 2020: A Night of Legends

By: India Slodki Thanks to songs like “Tungs” and “Crust Bucket”, I used to associate The Frights with the fire of one’s teenage years. A revitalization of punk at best, hopeless romantics at worst, The Frights always made me yearn for a reckless adventure. However, with their new album, it seems they’re starting to face what happens after the dancing on tables and kissing strangers … Continue reading The Frights Face Reality

By: Emily Orman From drama-filled docuseries like Cheer to real-crime episodes that transport you  into a maximum security prison like I Am A Killer, documentaries have been on the rise on Netflix. A new addition to this list is Miss Americana, a documentary about the face of pop music herself: Taylor Swift.  In just under an hour and a half, Miss Americana invites the viewer … Continue reading Review: Miss Americana

By: Natasha Visnack Some Storm students have super powers. While they aren’t defeating evil villains or saving helpless civilians, these students are nonetheless the topic of envy and admiration among their peers. Their powers create growth and life in anything they touch. Well, more specifically, any plant they touch. We all know people that can make plants grow by simply glancing at them. While the … Continue reading Not a Plant God? Don’t Lose Hope…

By: Mia Smith Bend is bounteous with dog parks, thanks to its dog-friendly culture. Luckily, I have a car and free time to take my own precious dog, Apollo, to a few of the most highly-recommended dog parks in Bend. After much consideration about each of the 5 spots I visited, I’ve ranked them so that next time your dog wants to play fetch, you … Continue reading Review: Best Dog Park in Bend

By: Nathan Shaw With the end of the decade, I found myself reflecting on the music that shaped my 2010’s. I scoured Spotify for saved albums, and one in particular jumped out at me as one that made me feel the most: A Crow Looked at Me. The LPwas single-handedly crafted by home-producer Phil Elverum, which is made apparent by its intense intimacy. A Crow … Continue reading A Crow Looked at Me

By: Jane Nyman As I sit here, trying to come up with a story to write about, I realize I have hit writer’s block. I turn to Google for ideas, and in return Google gives me: “write about if your pet as if they were a person”. Okay, Google. Here I go.  On the day I’m writing this, it just happens to be “National Love … Continue reading The not so Secret Life of Pets

By: Nathan Shaw I’m a firm believer that every teen needs a punk band for their most angsty moments. For me, The Chats are that band. Out of their short discography, the group out of Queensland, Australia has supplied a healthy amount of songs to slam your door to after your mom asks how your day was. God damnit, Kristin, I don’t want to talk … Continue reading The Chats Have Gonorrhea, but Don’t Worry, They’re Okay

All questions were submitted anonymously through the YOLO application. “So I’m like lowkey in love with this girl, let’s just call her Mal, how do I confess my feelings?” – Cob Dear Cob, Love, feelings and romance are always difficult to navigate, especially during a time as dramatic and volatile as high school. However, as someone who is chronically afraid of most things, I have … Continue reading Ask Sophia…

By: Franny Rogers ABOUT THE AUTHOR Despite popular belief, I am not an overly obsessed lip balm consumer. I just find the delicacy in owning 500 lip balms at a time. I own a bag specifically designated to my 30 different lip balms. From tin cans to a push balm, you name it, I own it. Fifty percent of my well-established collection is made up … Continue reading Moisture Must-Haves to Achieve Perfect Lips

By: India Slodki Ari Aster is only two movies into his career, yet he has already made a name for himself. Commercially, Aster’s films may be in the horror realm, but look past the murder and you’ll find intelligent commentary about family dichotomy.  His first film, Hereditary, is about a family that has fallen on hard times. Desperate, the matriarch of the family tries to … Continue reading Ari Aster-Family Man