Drop by any class in the high school and you’re likely to see a recurring item on many students’ desks: an energy drink. The popularity of energy drinks has risen dramatically in the past few years, especially among teenagers.

Last Friday, Netflix released the latest installment in the “Knives Out” franchise, “Wake Up Dead Man.” Directed by Rian Johnson, the original “Knives Out” was first released in 2019 and instantly became a hit among murder mystery fans, catapulting protagonist Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) into the hall of fame of classic detectives, among the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.

This graphic was released on the Starbucks website to depict the popular menu items of the 2025 Starbucks Holiday Menu. The four featured drinks are pictured in the back, including two hot versions and two iced versions. All five food menu items are lined up at the front of the image. Photo Creds: Starbucks Website Harper Costin, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn  A $7.45 Apple Pay charge, an extra early alarm, and a venti iced oat milk latte. This is a combination I am extraor

After a long week of school, work, and the general troubles in life, most people look for a way to decompress and enjoy something special. Even though Boone has a few staple options, Jeremiah’s Ice has added a new and exciting opportunity for a sweet treat.

Blockbuster hit “Wicked: For Good” captured fans' attention from the first trailer, and didn’t let go until the movie’s final scene. The plot of the movie is based on the book, “Wicked,” written by Gregory Maguire, which is a fictional depiction of the events that precede “The Wizard of Oz”. “The Wizard of Oz” and “Wicked” are both well-established, beloved pieces of literature that are relatively hard to adapt into a movie.

Harper Costin, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn Roz Rabinowitz, Junior Editor for The Powderhorn Lillon Henline, Feature Desk Lead for The Powderhorn Harper Costin, Roz Rabinowitz, and Lillon Henline set out to find the best peppermint milkshake in Boone. They sampled milkshakes from Chick-Fil-A, Come Back Shack, Five Guys, and Sheetz. Their comparisons highlight how each restaurant approaches the drink, offering a closer look at what makes each peppermint milkshake unique. W

A video review created by Staff Writers Sofie Peviani and Lauren Peviani on homemade cookies. The video can be accessed through the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sdm5cF9vmsuoo4UFyWls5mLNckEuIQuw?lfhs=2

An assortment of Thanksgiving desserts from Lowes Food, including ginger cookies, pumpkin pie, pumpkin donuts, and pumpkin spice cotton candy.  Photo Credit: Jillian Studebaker Jillian Studebaker, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is plenty to look forward to, and for many of us, the food is at the top of the list. Thanksgiving traditions often center around classics like a perfectly roasted turkey or delicious stuffing, but my

It is hard for an artist as renowned as Brandi Carlile to continue to shock the music industry, but her most recent album, "Returning to Myself” does just that. At age 44, Carlile found herself feeling incredibly alone, despite her profound climb in the music industry and new connections built with some of music's most famous performers.

This photo essay highlights a variety of musician biopics and the connection between their life stories and a deeper understanding of their music.

This video reviews a variety of fall-themed food and drinks across Boone. It can be accessed on YouTube through this link.

The “Regretting You” movie poster features the four main characters, from left to right, Jonah Sullivan (Dave Franco), Miller Adams (Mason Thames), Clara Grant (Mckenna Grace), and Morgan Grant (Allison Williams). The movie poster gives hints at the story's plot, while also omitting enough detail that viewers still have many questions. Photo Creds:IMDb Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead Mild Spoiler Warning Josh Boone’s “Regretting You”   has earned instant attention from fans

Pictured above are four lip products that are popular at Watauga High School: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, Glossier Balm Dotcom, and Rhode peptide lip treatment. Summer Fridays and Laneige were two best-selling lip balms in 2024. Photo credits: Bethany Atwood Bethany Atwood, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn When it comes to makeup, there seems to be a constant stream of new and exciting products that are flying off the shelves. It’s easy to see th

Jeremy Allen White depicted as Bruce Springsteen in the 2025 film, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.” The movie poster portrays Bruce Springsteen (White) on stage at a performance. Photo credentials: IMDb Ella Hudzik, Staff Writer for the Powderhorn As the weather gets colder and the leaves change their colors, it becomes that time of year to find activities fit for a rainy, fall day. A tried and true classic might be grabbing a couple of friends to go see a movie. Altho

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 34 show poster. Photo from ‘Dancing With The Stars’. Chloe Greer, Photo Essay Desk Lead For the last 20 years, people's TV’s have been filled with ballroom dance floors, fancy costumes, and pop culture's favorite stars, every Tuesday night in the fall. ‘Dancing With The Stars’ has added so much suspense and excitement to reality TV with  every season, giving viewers the perfect opportunity to get to know their favorite celebrities on a differen

The Album Cover of ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ by Clipse. The artwork was created by American designer and artist KAWS.  Photo Credits: Clipse  Isaac James, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn For hip-hop greats of the past, it’s hard to make a comeback in the modern music scene. Plenty of artists who saw their heyday in the 90s to early 2000s have tried, and ultimately failed, to revive their music careers in the past few years. The 2000s are a bygone era, with the rap scene looked up

The Borderlands franchise has long been a beloved cornerstone of the first-person shooter genre.

This is a longform video interview featuring Carrie Bradbury and Abbi Clark that can be accessed through the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19e6uDeglIv3shJfn2HOb79Q-lnuo-CgE/view?usp=drive_link

As the weather starts to get colder, soup is returning to dinner tables everywhere. Good soup is one of the best foods for this time of year.

When you search up “Him Movie” on Google and click on the first IMDB link, you will see something you’ve likely never seen before.