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A life simulation game where you create, manage and decorate your own island residents.

Sophie Ehrman

"Animal Crossing New Horizons" It is a comical TV show with the uncomfortable type of comedy, like "The Office."

Bella Black

“Schitt's Creek” Your productivity helps the environment when using this app.

Kennedy Ogden

"Forest”

Photo source: Slime Rancher website

'Slime Rancher' is a Jiggly Delight

BY CARYS WILLIAMS Afew years ago I started playing "Slime Rancher" because I was bored and wanted to play something laid back but before I knew it I had sunk over 300 hours into the has basic WASD controls and sticks to the basics in terms of key mapping. If you want to get someone used to keyboard controls, this is the game to do it. It can be compared to "Stardew Valley" in some ways with game. It was a gem that I could have easily overlooked and its farmer aesthetics, calm gameplay and chill soundtrack, but never knew what a wonderful game it was. it brings its own uniqueness to the table. Rather than mak-

It has a charming story line, wonderful aesthetics and the ing relationships with others on the planet, you discover the gameplay is very forgiving for even the adventures of someone who was there before you and rather Developed by: most inexperienced of players. than working towards repairing a community center you work Monomi Park You get to meet various other ranchers at unlocking new features and areas of your ranch along with Game Designer: as you play through the game. They range learning bits of the past of the character you play. It also offers Nick Popovich from an ex-food developer that wants to a larger number of creatures you raise. It also has an easier Price: go back to the bread and butter of farming farming mechanic that you use to feed said creatures. 19.99 USD to a scientist studying the odd life forms This game is a treat for everyone ranging from game veterans that are the slimes. All of the characters to people who are just dipping their toes into gaming. The only E10+ have their own charm and character development that adds a little bit of depth to a game that is very simple in design. issue with the game is that it does not auto save; instead you have to save through the ESC menu. It is a wonderful game that offers much to do, learn and explore throughout the entire The diverse environment is also a experience. rare type of treat. Even in the beginning there is never a lack This game is a five star game and I believe the developers of secrets to be found and interesting slimes to collect. The should be proud of making this game and balancing easy environments also continue to offer new things to explore and mechanics with enough difficulty to make it interesting for evdo even after you sink loads of time into the game. It is also an eryone. If I could I would love to play this game again with fresh ideal game to start someone on. Time is both important and eyes and learn about it all over again. unimportant and it is easy to fix mistakes at any level. It also

This new show is about a group of high school girls who get stranded on an island.

Kamryn Kirkham

“The Wilds” It is a highly mature depiction of a working-class family living in Chicago that appeals to all.

Maddie Barker

“Shameless” It's like Minecraft but with better lighting and harder combat.

Carys Williams

“Valheim” It has been the main thing my friends and I have been playing for the past weeks.

Wyatt Rivers

“Rocket League”

Panera's new pizzas are okay

Panera Bread's first three flatbread pizzas to be released were Cheese, Margherita, and Chipotle Chicken and Bacon

BY AMELIA HAVILL Panera Bread has added a new item to their menu, a flat bread pizza. I decided to test and rate the pizzas based on crust, sauce, toppings and how they taste after being reheated in a microwave. All the pizzas had a mixture of mozzarella and fontina cheeses with a tomato bell pepper sauce.

CHEESE

The first one I tried was the cheese pizza, which was very good, and much more flavorful than a frozen cheese pizza from the grocery store. The sauce was smooth and the cheese didn't fall off the pizza. The crust was pretty crunchy, but not dry. When I reheated a piece the next day, I found the crust to be softer and a bit chewy, and the sauce and cheese to be less flavorful, pretty typical of reheated pizza. 6/10.

MARGHERITA

The second pizza I tried was the margherita pizza, which had sliced grape tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. While the taste was good, the toppings were not evenly spread. The reheated pizza was far less flavorful and the toppings were barely noticeable. Again, the crust was softer and more chewy, and the sauce was less flavorful. This pizza was alright, but definitely made the smallest impression. 4/10.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND BACON

The third and final pizza was the chipotle chicken and bacon pizza, which was topped with sliced grape tomatoes, pulled chicken, chopped bacon and a garlic cream sauce. This was the pizza I was most skeptical about, as I’m usually not a fan of spicy foods, but it was by far my favorite. The chicken was spicy, but not so spicy that I couldn’t eat it. The toppings were not well distributed, and the reheated version was not quite as good, but it was still a pretty good pizza. 8/10.

Overall, I would recommend trying the pizzas if you are a fan of Panera Bread, but if you are looking for a good pizza, just go to a classic pizzeria.

Photo by Amelia Havill.

"8 Mile": The Upcoming of the Real Slim Shady

BY BELLA BLACK 8Mile” is a film based on the upcoming of the very successful rapper Eminem. Also known as Marshall Mathers, Slim Shady, and “Rabbit," he is a staple in the rap industry, and almost everybody knows of him. Some may disapprove of his actions, language and lifestyle, but after watching “8 Mile,” my opinion sure has changed.

This biographical movie shows just how much Marshall Mathers endured during his childhood and teenage years. He grew up in and out of his mother's trailer, where she brings home young, abusive and toxic boyfriends. His mother refuses to go out and find a job, even though she has a young daughter, whom Marshall cared for very much. In the movie, Eminem’s little sister “Lily” represents his daughter Hailie Mathers.

At the beginning of the movie Marshall gets booed off of the stage during an improvised rap battle when he gets nervous and stays silent. The movie not only illustrates the childhood and upcoming of the greatest rapper of all time, but teaches teenagers in the audience that anyone can pull themselves out of poverty. It also shows that, with enough determination and willpower, anyone can achieve their dreams.