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TV

Bridgerton

Released on December 25, 2020, Shonda Rhimes newest project “Bridgerton” combines Regency era drama with orchestral versions of modern day pop songs such as Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams”. The show follows eight high-profile siblings attempting to find love while balancing the stress of the mysterious “Lady Whistledown,” a gossip columnist rattling the city.

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MUSIC

Driver’s License by Olivia Rodrigo

Up-and-coming Disney star Olivia Rodrigo released her first single “Driver’s License” on Jan 8. Fans believe that the song was about her fellow “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” lead Joshua Bassett and his rumored new girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter, best known for her role in “Girl Meets World”.

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FOODS

McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Menu

One of the most popular and treasured items of the spring is Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds. This year, the beloved drink returned to restaurants across the nation on Feb. 15. Although McDonalds has not yet given a specific date that they will be removed from menus, they usually stick around until a few days after St. Patrick’s Day. This treat is made with vanilla ice cream and mint extract, and topped with whipped cream and a cherry. It costs around $3 for a size small.

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FASHION

Brown

This winter, the color brown has become extremely popular. From pants, to jackets, and even shoes, it’s become a staple in wardrobes around the world. One especially beloved piece is the basic brown leather pants. Paired with a crop top and puffer jacket, they can help make a trendy, essential winter 2021 outfit.

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APPS

Dark Sky Weather

Dark-Sky Weather is a $3.99 advanced weather app. It provides minute-by-minute details of weather in any selected area and is a great alternative to the default weather app on a device. This is especially useful given the current weather conditions. Having the ability to see how low the temperature may get or how much snow is coming our way can be a lifesaver.

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EVENTS

Singing Valentines

With the current school schedule, the Hinsdale Central choir department had to get creative with how they would execute singing valentines. So, they decided to split into groups and have each person record their part from home. Then, the students assembled a video combining all individual parts of the song. Teachers were then instructed to show one video per class period on Feb. 12 and Feb. 13, so all Central students could see each video.

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