Masuk Free Press

03/08/2024

Issue three is out!

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12/22/2023

Issue 2 is now out on our website!

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04/27/2023

Fashion, like all art, is subjective. Everyone has their own perfectly valid opinions on what looks good and what does not. This is the reason why so many niche aesthetics have become popular in the past decade. There are a wide variety of styles to choose from, no matter what your individual tastes are.

However, some pieces of clothing are just tasteless. Namely clothes from designer brands.

Fashion, like all art, is subjective. Everyone has their own perfectly valid opinions. However, some pieces of clothing are just tasteless. Namely clothes from designer brands.

04/27/2023

Fashion, like all art, is subjective. Everyone has their own perfectly valid opinions on what looks good and what does not. This is the reason why so many niche aesthetics have become popular in the past decade. There are a wide variety of styles to choose from, no matter what your individual tastes are.

However, some pieces of clothing are just tasteless. Namely clothes from designer brands.

https://masukfreepress.com/2023/04/21/fashion-or-flop/

04/27/2023

Music is magic. The power to get an entire room of people flailing their bodies around as if nobody was watching can only be explained by a certain wizardry that music possesses.

Music evokes many feelings; happy, sad, nostalgic, you name it. But when music has so much power over the mind, it can become detrimental to one’s long-term mental well-being if used the wrong way.

https://masukfreepress.com/2023/04/21/music-madness/

04/27/2023

Music is magic. The power to get an entire room of people flailing their bodies around as if nobody was watching can only be explained by a certain wizardry that music possesses.

Music evokes many feelings; happy, sad, nostalgic, you name it. But when music has so much power over the mind, it can become detrimental to one’s long-term mental well-being if used the wrong way.

Music evokes many feelings; happy, sad, nostalgic, you name it. But when music has so much power over the mind, it can become detrimental to one’s long-term mental well-being if used the wrong way.…

04/27/2023

TikTok has always faced its fair share of controversy. But the extremely popular app has received greater mainstream attention following congressional calls for a national ban.

Concerns over the security of the data gathered by TikTok’s parent companies has led many lawmakers to propose bills that would protect users of the app. Some of the more extreme among these legislators like Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senator Josh Hawley are calling for an all out ban, while others see these proposed bans as the government overstepping its bounds.

Multiple lawmakers have expressed interests in going through with a ban of TikTok following security concerns.

04/17/2023

AP testing. The two words that make high school students roll their eyes just from hearing them. It is officially April and AP testing starts on May 1, which means that it is grind time for all AP students. One full month of getting ready for hours of testing. An entire year of curriculum jam-packed into one single exam. There is no questioning that these tests are the ultimate stressor for all students enrolled in AP classes.

AP testing. The two words that make high school students roll their eyes just from hearing them. It is officially April and AP testing starts on May 1, which means that it is grind time for all AP …

04/17/2023

Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney + and dozens more streaming services litter your computer tabs. ‘Who wants to go to the movies to see that new Marvel movie?’ The answer is no one, because with the multitude of streaming subscriptions you hold, that new release is bound to be on one of them.

With all of the ease that comes with cuddling up in your own home, eating your own food and talking during whatever movie you are watching, why would anyone choose to drive to the theaters?

Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney + and dozens more streaming services litter your computer tabs. ‘Who wants to go to the movies to see that new Marvel movie?’ The answer is no one, becaus…

04/17/2023

Masuk Panthers Softball took on the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons in their home opener after a win against Fairfield Warde. Last season, the Falcons got the best of the Panthers in their first game, coming out with a 2-0 win.

Masuk Panthers Softball took on the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons in their home opener after a win against Fairfield Warde. Last season, the Falcons got the best of the Panthers in their first game, co…

04/17/2023

Dear Keepers of the Masuk Gates,

We, the student-athletes of Masuk, humbly ask that you let us park down by the field house. We implore you to lift the metaphorical and literal barrier that blocks us from true happiness.

Dear Keepers of the Masuk Gates,  We, the student-athletes of Masuk, humbly ask that you let us park down by the field house. We implore you to lift the metaphorical and literal barrier that b…

04/17/2023

On April 4, 1983, arcades opened their doors to individuals who enjoy the challenges that awaited them inside. Large consoles lined up against each other, exciting the young ones with puzzles and adventures in strange and different worlds. On this day in history the largest video game franchise was born, Super Mario.

I look at Illuminations newest film, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”

04/17/2023

On Monday, March 27, three students and three faculty members were killed in a tragic school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. Just hours after the shooting, many have begun discussing the root of this issue in our country and are blaming the incident on the suspect’s gender identity.

On Monday, March 27, three students and three faculty members were killed in a tragic school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. Just hours after the shooting, many have begun disc…

04/03/2023

People always talk about how stories focus on good beating evil. That everything is a fairytale because even when the ending is sad, good has triumphed. So what happens when good does not triumph? What happens when there is no hero, only villains?

The Things We Do to Our Friends is a psychological thriller that examines toxic friendships in a way that also addresses the social inequities of our time. A group of five college students at the U…

04/03/2023

Middle child syndrome is defined as “the belief that middle children are excluded, ignored, or even outright neglected because of their birth order.”

As the middle child of a middle child, this is an ongoing argument in my house. Of course, those not in our exclusive club do not have the ability to understand that we are correct in this philosophy.

Middle child syndrome is defined as “the belief that middle children are excluded, ignored, or even outright neglected because of their birth order.” As the middle child of a middle child, this is…

04/03/2023

On Feb. 3, in the small town of East-Palestine, Ohio, a devastating environmental disaster occurred after a train containing numerous hazardous materials derailed and ignited into flames. Out of the total 150 train cars attached to the train in question, 50 cars were affected by the derailment, with 20 of the cars containing the aforementioned hazardous materials. The environmental outcomes of this catastrophe are still unfolding, as officials try to mitigate the consequences.

A train derailment has devastated the environment in the small town of East-Palestine, Ohio, with heavily debated ecological consequences.

04/03/2023

Earlier this year I made a deal with myself that I would try to be more positive, look on the bright side, stop complaining about the little things and focus on the good. The hope was that if I could be more positive, I would enjoy the more mundane things in life.

It went terribly. I do not think I went a couple of hours without groaning about a minor inconvenience. Maybe that makes me a cynic. Or maybe that makes me human.

Earlier this year I made a deal with myself that I would try to be more positive, look on the bright side, stop complaining about the little things and focus on the good. The hope was that if I cou…

04/03/2023

March. Is it spring? Is it winter? Or is it a touch of both seasons? Whatever this month may be, this conflict between hot or cold truly leaves the world confused.

One morning, you are styling a skirt or a pair of shorts, the next, layers upon layers of clothing stacked against you to keep warm. Weathermen, animals, flowers and your immune system, are all befuddled due to the severe daily changes in temperature. However, the weather has no hold on fashion.

Just bought a new top for spring? Why not wear it early, it’s only 30 degrees outside anyways. Here is a look at how a simple outfit can affect your health