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PMHS science teacher Mr. Coleman said, “I believe it’s possible he was having withdrawals and it was just supposed to be a simple quarrel, not death…I think it was only Nick involved, Romy is innocent until proven guilty…My favorite movie by Rob is ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ 2013.”
PMHS English teacher Mrs. Perotti said, “I don’t know much about Nick’s past, but I do know anyone capable of killing their own parents is of sound mind.” Perotti also added, “I hope and assume there wasn’t a collaboration on killing their parents…My favorite movie of Rob’s is ‘The Princess Bride’, it’s a good one.”
“Even when you're not actively using, your mind isn't right…I think only Nick was involved in the murder…I loved ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ those movies are classics by him,” said Mrs. Baran, the librarian here at PMHS.
Sometimes blood isn’t always as thick as water.
Rob Reiner found dead: Is blood truly that thick?
By Olivia D.
Dec. 18, 2025
On Dec. 14, director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their home, in Southern California. They were found stabbed in their home. All fingers point to their son, Nick Reiner. He was declared a suspect the following six hours.
Convicted of his own parents’ death, because he was having issues with substances, or for inheritance?
Netflix's huge bid to buy Warner Bros
By Ireland H., Mia H. and Kiera M.
Dec. 18, 2025
Netflix has the possibility of buying Warner Bros after putting in an $82.7 billion bid on Dec. 5. If Netflix were to win the bid, it would have a significant impact on movie selections.
History teacher Mr. Dalzell has his opinion on Netflix subscriptions. “It's gonna have to go up cause they have to compensate themselves for purchasing Warner Bros. I'm just glad Disney didn't buy Warner Bros.
Freshman Olivia Brooks said, “Add ‘Wonder Woman’ to Netflix and ‘Harry Potter’, I think popularity would go up because Netflix is really bad right now, and also Netflix makes a lot of Netflix originals, and they were not that good.”
Paramount wanted to pay $108 billion, but Warner Bros declined, letting Netflix take it all.
Stay tuned to see if your favorite movie gets added to Netflix!
Many of the students' opinions at PMHS were in relation to each other regarding their top artist pick of the year.
Riley Eastlack said, “I think those were all very popular so they do deserve to be in the top five. I would have put Billie Eilish then Sabrina carpenter because they were very popular, then maybe SZA next, and then Bad Bunny. Then KPop Demon Hunters because I don’t really listen to them.”
The top artist of 2025 sparked some opinions and created some happy faces for many PMHS students, making this year's top albums a success.
Top 5 Spotify Albums Of 2025
By Despina B. and Lillian M.
Dec. 18, 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, fans of many popular top song album artists were asked about their opinion on who was selected to represent the music world of 2025. Some students at PMHS have shared their opinion on these top album artists of the year and who they think should be in the top five.
“I understand how like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, SZA and Sabrina Carpenter are on there,” said freshman Polina Wright. “It's just like I don’t like how KPop Demon Hunters are second. Billie Eilish, SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, KPop Demon Hunters.”
Should “Clare Obscure: Expedition 33” have won Game of the Year?
By Zach S.
Dec. 18, 2025
Beating out other titles such as “Death Stranding 2” and “Hades 2”, “Clare Obscure: Expedition 33” won Game of the Year at the Game Awards.
But some people think the Game Awards this year were rigged, such as Twitch streamer Shroud who has gone on record saying, “Once again, another year, another rigged year. That's crazy.”
People who play games often didn’t even know what "Clare Obscure" even was until the awards. Teacher Mr. Coleman announced, “I think it should be based on a variety of knowledge of the game.”
Many people have different opinions on who should have won and or should have been nominated. Coleman added, “My personal Game of the Year, I would have selected ‘Metroid Prime 4’, a Nintendo shooter game.”
Some people believe a different game that was nominated for Game of the Year should have been chosen, such as Mr. Milone, who said, “‘Death Stranding’ 2 should have won. Because of the soundtrack which helps put my daughter to sleep.”
Many people will have different opinions on Games of the Year. But the people chose “Clare Obscure: Expedition 33” and people will just have to accept it.
The final battle of Hawkins begins
By Mia H., Ireland H. and Kiera M.
Nov. 21, 2025
The first four episodes of the final season 5 “Stranger Things” are coming out Nov. 26. The Duffer brothers wrapped it up looking like it was a bang.
Student Tyler Hann is very excited for the new season, "I've loved ‘Stranger Things’ for like eight years, and it's just my favorite show. My favorite character is Dustin, cause he's just so cute.”
Freshman Ryleigh Helviston said, "I'm excited for the new season to see Nancy and Jonathan again, cause I found out they're having a baby in the new season. My favorite character is Eleven, because she is so powerful and strong, and such a baddie.”
Stay tuned on Dec. 25 with the next two episodes, and for the series finale Dec. 31.
Grab your popcorn and your drinks, because next Wednesday, it's about to go upside down.
Another Avengers Movie? Yes Please!
By Maggie F., Dylan G. and Paige T.
Nov. 21, 2025
Marvel Studios has many movies that have reached global status. One of the most popular sagas is known as the “Avengers”. There has been an official announcement that another film in this saga is in the works.
While there are already four movies in the saga, there are also individual movies based on each character and their backstory. The new movie “Avengers: Doomsday” is scheduled for release on Dec. 18, 2026. Rival brothers Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) are part of this brain-rattling cast, along with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
This exciting movie announcement has stirred up the movie realm.
Mr. Foglein, PMHS math teacher, said, “I’m not a huge fan necessarily. I enjoy the movies, I think they’re kinda fun, but I haven’t seen all of them by any means, and I have some experience with some of them, but that’s about all of that.”
Mr. Milone, from PMHS, said, “Yeah, sure, I enjoy Marvel stuff. I’ll wait until ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ hits Disney+.”
In all of the “Avengers” time, this may be the big boom to bring Marvel back on the charts. Marvel may also be playing into the beginning of something new, as Robert Downey Jr. is not his regular Iron Man character. Could this be a new variant?
The two best police officers in Zootopia, Judy Hops and Nicholas Wilde, make a return
By Briana P. and Piper R.
Nov. 21, 2025
It has been nine years since the first “Zootopia" movie was released. Many people loved it, with the movie having a rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Overall, PMHS students have mixed emotions about this new “Zootopia” movie.
Sophomore Andre Dowe said, “I am so excited for the new ‘Zootopia’ I really want to watch it and yes I loved the first one.
Sophomore Kelcie Regner said “I’m not really excited about the new ‘Zootopia’ movie, from what I’ve seen it looks bad. I have watched the first one and it was really good.”
The second “Zootopia” will come out Nov. 26.
Can “Wicked: For Good” exceed fans expectations?
By Despina B. and Lillian M.
Nov. 21, 2025
Beginning Friday Nov. 21, theaters all over the world will be packed with “Wicked” lovers. Fans seemed to love the first “Wicked” movie when it came out in 2024. Now 2025 production is coming out with the last sequel, “Wicked: For Good.” “Wicked” has been on Broadway since 2003, so fans were thrilled to see it become a modern live action.
Math teacher Mrs. Chapkowski said, “I absolutely loved it. I'm a huge “Wizard of Oz” fan. So it was wonderful. I can not wait to see it. I know I'm not gonna be able to see it on Friday. But I'm hoping I get to see it the week of Thanksgiving.”
PMHS choir teacher Mrs. Rousak stated, “I didn't see the first one, but I did see the show on Broadway. ‘Wicked’ is an amazing musical with incredible music and production design. I think that bringing it to the movies opened up the opportunity for a lot of people to see a show they might not have seen otherwise. Again, I'm excited that so many people will have the chance to see the ending of the show. I am curious to see how closely it follows the musical itself.”
Secretary Mrs. Hankin shared, “I love the first ‘Wicked’ movie. I'm kind of obsessed with it; I watch it every other day and it makes me happy, I just feel very happy when I watch it. I'm very excited to go see it and although I feel like it will be sad, I probably won’t like it as much as the first one. Because the first one is very happy and like uplifting and the second one is going to be full of sad things.”
Everyone had positive feedback at PMHS. Many thought it was an amazing production giving many comments on how it makes them feel. In fact, in the first week of release the musical made $117 million domestically. It even won a total of two Oscars.
Overall, the production and producers are hoping they have made another cultural phenomenon.
Will we be able to survive 5 more nights at Freddy’s?
By Zach S.
Nov. 21, 2025
“I always come back” is what Matthew Lillard said in the final fight scene of the first “Five Nights at Freddy's.” Based on the indie horror game made by Scott Cawton, the first movie focused on the first game, about the four main animatronics (Freddy, Foxy, Chica, Bonnie) and Mike must survive to escape. The movie earned $291.5 million at the box office worldwide.
This movie is what some people would call a hit but ratings don’t say the same, with a 5/10 star rating on IMDb and a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That's a relatively low score for a high-earning movie. But there is a reason, and it’s the scare factor. The critics said the movie felt bland and boring and that it felt like a thriller more than horror, and it could play with the fact that the movie was PG-13.
But that lays the question: How will the second movie turn out with the same rating, Will it be better or will it do the same as the first movie?
Senior Shane Mathis said, “I think it will turn out to be just as good or even, because they are working with a lot of different elements.”
Some people enjoyed the first one and don’t think the second one will be better, like senior Luke Baxter, who replied, “I don’t think it will be as good as the first one.”
With the first teaser coming out in April and the first trailer of the second “FNAF” movie coming out in July, critics have high hopes and so do the people who actually play or grew up with the games. But why did critics hate the first one so much?
Baxter, with a very passionate tone, said, “I think critics didn’t understand it like the people who grew up with it.”
Also people think there wasn’t enough plot placement from the games. “I think there wasn’t enough plot placement from the games,” replied Elizabeth Smith, freshman.
Freddy and his gang will come back to play in theaters Dec. 5.
Friend or Fame?
By Olivia D.
Nov. 21, 2025
The unexpected happened on Nov. 16: Zuza Beine was once again sadly brought up, her mother had made a post claiming everything being told about her daughter was indeed not true. Her mother claimed that Samara Boulter and Zuza’s friendship was not nearly as close as they made it seem online, in fact she had said her actual best friend was a girl named Khloe. Her mother stated Zuza felt like their bond was tight simply because they didn't feel the need to validate their friendship online.
Zuza’s untimely death has brought the question of how genuine Zuza and Samara's friendship really was, forming the argument that their bond might not be as authentic as everyone once thought. Some choose to mourn the loss of Zuza and celebrate her life and accomplishments, while others can’t help but accuse Samara of emphasizing her pain too far for this situation.
PMHS junior Avah Bevis said, “I feel like their friendship before Zuza passed was a bit rocky but it could seem genuine at times…It’s definitely just for the clout, she probably missed her at first but the fame has got to her.”
PMHS senior Ryker Roy said, “It was definitely genuine, Zuza had a very close connection to Samara.” Roy added, “Afterwards I feel like Samara was going a little crazy, especially seeing everyone view her account looking for her to post, it definitely made her feel even more pressured to post videos about Zuza.”
“I think the friendship before she passed was indeed genuine, you could tell they were the only ones with an honest friendship in the entire Glow house…After Zuza passed Samara did kinda make it all about her,” said Mollie Nugent, another junior at PMHS.
This is a reminder of how complex online relationships and friendships can be incorrectly perceived as something healthy and exhilarating. It proves how south things can go when influencers navigate sensitive situations the wrong way.
The Steam Frame, Valve’s second take on virtual reality, has also been announced. The Steam Frame headset will feature a significant shift to PCVR streaming with a dedicated wireless dongle, enhanced visuals through pancake lenses, and dual 2160x2160 displays, according to LinusTechTips.
Lastly, the Steam Controller, Valve’s second controller, now features dual thumbpads, as well as A, B, X, and Y buttons, joysticks, triggers, and bumpers.
With the announcement of these new technologies, many are excited to see what they will bring.
Full Steam ahead, folks
By Jayden G. and Jackson M.
Nov. 21, 2025
On Nov. 12, tech giant Valve announced three new appliances to their catalog. As seen in their recent YouTube video, Valve showed off the all-new Steam Controller, Steam Frame,, as well as their highly anticipated console, the Steam Machine.
According to LinusTechTips, the Steam Machine is set to run 6x more powerful than the Steam Deck, Valve's handheld console released in 2021. Under the hood, viewers can see that the Steam Machine runs with an AMD 6-core Zen CPU with 16 GB of RAM, as well as an 8 GB GPU that can be compared to a 7600 XT graphics card.
Ghostface returns for a 7th time
By Paige T.
Oct. 17, 2025
“Scream 7” is an upcoming slasher film, directed by Kevin Williamson. The movie will be released on Feb. 27, 2026 in theaters. Some are predicting that “Scream 7” will make a domestic profit of $108 million.
“Scream” has a score of 78% fresh, outdone by “Scream 2” at a 83%. It’s strange that the fifth and sixth “Scream” films are at 76% and 77%. According to HelloSidney.com, Williamson said, “The company pitched it to me because they said, this is going to be about Sidney Prescott. It needs to be Sidney…Thats why I would want to do it.”
Principal Ms. Busillo said “I loved the first one, I’m actually seeing it tonight. I would have to see how this one turns to know if this should be the last one. Sometimes when movies push another it doesn’t usually end well.”
The “Black Phone 2” is out now. Check it out in the theaters over the weekend for a chilling experience.
The bloody movie “Black Phone” returns from the dead for a sequel
By Dylan G.
Oct. 17, 2025
“Black Phone 2” is out now in theaters; it is rated R for audiences and is also rated 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. This new story takes place a couple years after the first film, released in 2021.
Returning cast members that are reprising their roles are Mason Thames as Finney, Ethan Hawk as the Grabber and Madeleine McGraw as Gwen. This film will go the “Nightmare on Elm Street” route where the killer not only comes back but instead in supernatural form. The Critics Consensus on Rotten Tomatoes say the “Black Phone 2” is a “chilling sequel that mines memorable scares and thought-provoking themes from the scares that linger.”
Season 34 of “Dancing With The Stars” coming to life
By Ireland H. and Kiera M.
Oct. 17, 2025
Season 34 of “Dancing With The Stars” is currently in the media all over.
The new season 34 of “Dancing With The Stars” premiered Sept. 16, leading to a jaw-dropping double elimination of Jenna Johnson with her partner Corey Feldman alongside Baron Davis and Brit Stewart.
Freshman Despina Belitsas shared her opinion on her favorite couple. “My favorite couple on the show is Whitney [Carson] and Robert [Irwin], because they are just like a sibling duo and are really cute together.”
Freshman Blake Marts responded to who she thinks will win. “I think Robert and Whitney because they are a fan favorite or Scott [Hoying] because of Rylee [Arnold].”
Who is ready for next Tuesday, Wicked Night? Stay tuned for the next elimination.
“Dancing With The Stars” Hilaria Baldwin allegedly “bullied off the show”
By Despina B. and Lillian M.
Oct. 17, 2025
Season 34 took a turn in week 4 during Disney Night when Hiliara Baldwin got voted off. She gained the least amount of votes and blamed it on her husband Alec and his friends for not voting online.
Freshman Blake Marts stated, “She was good-ish but she wasn’t really my favorite. It's not fair because there are actually other dancers and just didn't really like her in general, but it is fair because other good people did get voted off too.”
Sophomore Ireland Helt said, “I think that she is an amazing dancer and she really brought a lot to the season. I think that it’s not fair and she shouldn’t be bullied off.”
According to Parade, another peer from “Dancing With The Stars” (“DWTS”), Andy Richter, stated, “I don’t understand why people have to be so mean to celebrities, especially in a dance competition setting.”
All in all Baldwin is still fighting for justice while everyone else seems to move on to the next week.
The Beauty of Color
By Olivia D.
Oct. 17, 2025
The Victoria’s Secret event in Brooklyn, New York on Oct. 15, has all kinds of women acknowledged that are beautiful and wanted. They're also allowing all kinds of people during the line up, whether they're goofy or a serious person. A beautiful new model of theirs, Quenlin Blackwell, is changing opinions around the globe.
Thanks to Victoria’s Secret women around the world can feel comfortable in their underwear and their skin.
“I think it's great that they're representing other cultures and people of color…I like Quenlin, I think she's a really funny girl…I feel that is very important to incorporate more underground models,” said Grace White a student here at PMHS.
PHMS student Kyla Plazio said, “I think they could’ve added more women of color and they are kind of white-washing the models they currently have…All I know is they were absolutely beautiful this year.” Plazio added, “More models should be given the opportunity to get their names out there but some are bound to shine more than others.”
After an entire year of waiting the Victoria’s Secret runaway met some expectations and others were sadly not met.
After a long wait, “Bridgerton” aficionados get what they want
By Jhairy M.
Oct. 17, 2025
On Monday Oct. 13, Netflix announced the release dates for their two-part fourth season of “Bridgerton,” based on the popular book series by Julia Quinn. The first round of episodes will premiere on Jan. 29, 2026, followed by the final round of episodes on Feb. 26, 2026.
In this new season that awaits, the focus is on the love story of Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson) and Sophie Beckett (played by Yerin Ha). The narrative will explore the challenges they face, including Benedict's unwillingness to settle down and the secrets of Sophie that cause stir among the narrative.
Thompson, in an interview at Netflix’s Tudum, announced the story will explore the tension “between a proper fairy tale romance and the realities of their world,” noting, “In its best version, 'true love' happens in the middle of that.”
The narrative seems to be inspired by the Cinderella story, the new details shared by the cast members have delighted fans.
Two years later, she received her breakthrough role as Kay Adams in “The Godfather.” In 1977, she received an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her role in Woody Allen's “Annie Hall.”
In her long and successful career, she won one Academy Award, two Golden Globes, one BAFTA, and the AFI Life Achievement Award.
Filmmaker Woody Allen, who directed Keaton in several movies, praised Keaton, going on to say that she was “unlike anyone the planet has experienced or is unlikely to ever see again, her face and laugh illuminated any space she entered.”
Diane Keaton will be missed by many of her beloved fans and especially by her loved ones around her.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79
By Jayden G. and Jackson M.
Oct. 17, 2025
Diane Keaton, best known for her legendary roles in “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall,” died on Oct. 11, at age 79.
Keaton was born on Jan. 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. In 1968, she auditioned for a part in Woody Allen’s production of “Play It Again, Sam,” and after nearly getting rejected for being too tall, she won the part. She was then nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in the production.
Is D4vd done hiding behind the fame?
By Olivia D.
Sept. 25, 2025
Gen Z music artist David Burke aka D4vd, on Sept. 8, had a 15 year old’s remains in the trunk of his Tesla. The girl, Celeste, had gone missing at the age of 14, only to be found causing a terrible smell in the back of his car.
According to NBC News, She was found in a Los Angeles impound lot after multiple people complained about the smell.
Everyone already has their theories for the infamous singer D4vd.
PMHS teacher Mr. Coleman said, “ I think David did it, it's his car, it was found not too far from his house…I think it was just D4vd involved, women don’t do that kind of stuff.” Coleman added, “I love true crime, but the man is always guilty.”
“He's trying to say someone stole his car, I’m pretty sure as a celebrity you have security at your house…I just think D4vd did it…I feel disturbed over this case,” added PMHS junior Destiny Hogg.
Maybe it will take the minds of PMHS to crack this case.
The show goes on! “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on air
By Jayden G. and Jackson M.
Sept. 25, 2025
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel made his grand return after ABC received backlash from fans and other celebrities.
On Sept. 17, Kimmel went on air and made comments about MAGA and the Charlie Kirk assassination during his monologue.
According to BBC News, Disney went on to say, “We felt that some of the comments were ill-timed and insensitive.”
After six days of suspension and multiple boycotts on Disney+ and Hulu, ABC has lifted the ban on Kimmel's show. Kimmel returned on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Although the show has returned, it did not air on regional ABC stations and was replaced with news programming.
According to The New York Times, “At least one television group that owns some ABC affiliates said on Monday evening that it would not broadcast it.”
The return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is being viewed as a huge win for television and other late-night shows.
Freshman Adriana Morris said, “I'm excited cause Belly and Conrad are endgame, no more Jeremiah!”
Freshman Blake Marts said, “I'm happy, hopefully Belly grows out her bob and we get to see more of her and Conrad, and we're gonna see Jeremiah leave the country and never come back.”
Sophomore Piper Rafine said, “I'm excited. I really hope it's gonna be about the stuff they said was in the book about Belly and Conrad having a baby.”
Millions of fans are waiting for Jenny Han to release the date of the movie but for now we have to stay tuned.
Creator Jenny Han turns heads with an upcoming movie
By Despina B. and Lillian M.
Sept. 25, 2025
Jenny Han revealed an upcoming movie on the hit Prime Video show “The Summer I Turned Pretty” after the series finale.
Students at PMHS are happy with Han for the season three finale. Students shared their thoughts about what’s to come with the new movie.
Culpables trilogy’s final release date has fans enthusiastic
By Jhairy R.
Sept. 25, 2025
The final of the heart-pounding trilogy Culpables, “Culpa Nuestra” (Our Fault), by Mercedes Ron, is set to debut on Prime Video on Oct. 16. The film is expected to be an epic conclusion to the saga that began as a book series and broke stream records following the success of the earlier movies.
Starring Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara, this film follows the story of Nick and Noah who are exploring their lingering feelings after a painful breakup and facing the ultimate test of their relationship. The trilogy’s massive success led to the creation of an English-film adaptation,“My Fault: London,” based on the first novel.
In an interview with Remezcla, author Mercedes Ron offered insight into her approach to the genre. “I think that all stories, that is, romantic novels, are characterized by drama.”
Ron, as a writer and fan of romance, deeply understands the genre which is what allows her to connect with her audience and deliver those romance stories her fans crave.
Get ready for the new “The Black Phone 2” this coming October
By Ireland H. and Kiera M.
Sept. 25, 2025
Welcome thrillers and chillers, “The Black Phone 2” is coming to theaters on Oct. 17 after a three-year wait.
Some fans have responded to the exciting news with their thoughts and opinions on what will happen next.
Freshman Payton Eastlack said, “I think the first one was a great movie, and everyone should watch it. I’m so excited.”
Sophomore Lucas Dunaway said, “I think it will be a good movie because I like horror movies.”
After all that wait for "The Black Phone 2”, hopefully, it will exceed everyone's expectations.
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