The album cover of “Don’t Be Dumb” shows off Tim Burton's illustrations that attempt to capture the gothic aesthetic that A$AP Rocky portrays throughout the album. Photo Creds: Wikipedia Ria Titus, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn A$AP Rocky released his first album since 2018, “Don’t Be Dumb,” on January 16, 2026. The album has 17 tracks and is about an hour long. It features many big artists such as Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Gorillaz, BossMan Dlow, Sauce Walka, Slay Squad, West

Sushi is a food that’s really in its own lane. It’s unique from other foods,  almost like its own cuisine entirely. It’s for that reason that I tend to mentally separate sushi from the rest of Japanese food. I won't order sushi at a Japanese restaurant, but I will look for sushi wherever else it may be found. While they may not sound like the best option, grocery stores offer a surprisingly good outlet for your sushi needs. They have a wide variety of options, whether you’re

Cairn was released on January 29, 2026. The game explores video game climbing in a new way. Photo Credit: IGN Aspen Hickman, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn “Cairn” is a game about the collapse of a culture, the selfishness of risk, and the meaning of life. It’s beautiful and haunting, full of questions that don’t necessarily have answers. But mostly, “Cairn” is about climbing. In “Cairn,” you play as Aava, an experienced climber taking on Kami, a previously un-summited mount

A promotional image for “Adolescence” . The boy the camera is focused on is Owen Cooper, who plays the main character Jamie Miller. Cooper was nominated for and won the award of “Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie” for his haunting portrayal of the character. By Jax Marsh, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn “Adolescence,” a Netflix TV show that aired March 13, 2025, is a haunting and uncomfortable watch---on purpose. The cre

Art Spiegelman’s Maus does not read like a traditional history book, nor does it ask to be consumed comfortably. Instead, the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel places readers inside the fragmented, often painful act of remembering the Holocaust. Through its unconventional format and stark political symbolism, Maus challenges not only how history is told, but who is trusted to engage with it, a question that has made the book a frequent target of bans in school libraries.

El 1 de febrero, la 68.ª edición de los Premios Grammy reunió a los artistas más queridos de Estados Unidos para compartir una noche de actuaciones y música. La velada rindió homenaje a músicos de todas las edades, etnias e idiomas, anunciando los nominados de cada categoría y entregando los premios a los ganadores. Famosos íconos de la música subieron al escenario para interpretar sus canciones más exitosas, anunciar a los ganadores de los premios y pronunciar sus discursos

Musical artists from left to right: Olivia Dean, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), and Billie Eilish seize the moment and share moving speeches while on the Grammys stage. These three artists made an extra effort to share their opinions about current events, while also spending time thanking their friends, family, and producers for their support. Photo Creds: Rolling Stone Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk lead On February 1, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards brought togethe

January is well-known as one of the coldest months in the High Country. As winter sets into Watauga County, it brings with it a host of problems, including plummeting temperatures, seasonal depression, and increased illness due to close proximity. Luckily, most people have the perfect weapon to combat these issues right in their cupboards: herbal tea. This seemingly simple drink, as well as being delicious and warming you up, carries a long list of health benefits.

On January 9, Zach Bryan released his sixth studio album “With Heaven On Top”, which featured 25 original tracks. After the original release, acoustic covers of every song were added three days later. The album is equivalent, if not better, than Bryan’s other albums, all of which display his ability to capture the love, pain, and unforgettable moments which occur in every listener's life, within a song.

The cover image for the song “Vienna” by Billy Joel. This image shows Joel mid performance of his piece as he performs the background music on the piano accompanied by a microphone for his vocals.  Lillon Henline, Feature Desk Lead Music is defined as vocal and instrumental sounds combined in a way to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. For many of us, music is an outlet. It helps us process emotions, lighten our mood, or even bond with a stranger. Not

Official A24 Marty Supreme Poster. This poster portrays the main character, Marty Mauser, completing the “A.” The poster is intentionally devoid of color, with the only notable source being Marty’s ping pong paddle. Photo Credits: A24 By Ian Biles, Staff Writer for The Powderhorn  The newest film from critically acclaimed director Josh Safdie is a unique, fast-paced thrill ride about: table tennis. The film, set largely in 1950’s New York City, follows Marty Mauser, a Jewish

Over the course of 10 years, the Duffer Brothers, the creators and directors of the show, have reached audiences with themes of nostalgia and friendship. I watched this show with my brother, who was born in the 2010s, and my dad, who was born in the 1970s. It was interesting to hear my dad say “Oh, I remember that!” and “I had that same car,” while watching the show.

Jesamyn Ward sews together the bloody and beautiful story of “Men We Reaped” through poetically placed words and structure that leaves readers with blurred vision. Jesamyn Ward is a highly decorated fiction author, but “Men We Reaped” is different. It is a true story, her story. “Men We Reaped” is Ward's memoir, her conveying to the world how she grew up, with whom, and how the death of 5 young black men she shared close relationships with affected her. 

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