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Angelica Mendez

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor

Angelica Mendez is a junior at Hagerty high school, and this is her second year on staff. Her favorite stories to write are reviews and editorials. She also loves taking her dogs for walks in her free time.
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Vanilla sweet cream cold brew

Vanilla sweet cream cold brew

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment editor
May 22, 2023

Recipe - https://copykat.com/starbucks-vanilla-sweet-cream-cold-brew/#recipe Ingredients -  Water  Coffee  Sugar  Vanilla extract  Milk  Heavy cream  Total cost for...

Pumpkin spice latte

Pumpkin spice latte

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment editor
May 22, 2023

Recipe - https://athome.starbucks.com/recipe/pumpkin-spice-latte Ingredients -  Sugar  Water  Cinnamon sticks  Ground cloves  Ginger  Nutmeg  Pumpkin puree  Milk...

Matcha

Matcha

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment editor
May 22, 2023

Recipe - https://cookingwithjanica.com/copycat-starbucks-iced-matcha-latte-recipe/#tasty-recipes-6840 Ingredients -  Matcha Powder  Milk of choice  Vanilla Syrup  Total cost for...

Mocha frappe

Mocha frappe

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment editor
May 22, 2023

Recipe - https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/starbucks-double-chocolate-chip-frappuccino/ Ingredients -  Milk of choice  Sugar  Chocolate chips  Chocolate syrup  Ice  Vanilla  Total...

DIY Starbucks drinks

DIY Starbucks drinks

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
May 22, 2023

Going into the hot summer days, fun-yet-refreshing drinks will be a big thing. While the dominator for tasty, unique drinks is Starbucks with their cold foam cold brews and pastel color refreshers, it...

Pink drink

Pink drink

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment editor
May 19, 2023

Recipe - https://bellyfull.net/starbucks-pink-drink/ Ingredients -  White Cran-Strawberry ocean spray juice  Vanilla coconut milk  Fresh/dried/frozen strawberries  Simple syrup...

Chai tea latte

Chai tea latte

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment editor
May 19, 2023

Recipe - https://snacksandsips.com/starbucks-copycat-chai-tea-latte/ Ingredients -  Chai tea bags  Water  Milk of choice  Honey  Cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish  Ice Total...

Released in theaters April 3, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has quickly broken the box office. With great actors and good execution, it is no surprise this movie has become a favorite for many.

You should race to watch

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2023

Racing on Rainbow Road, Toad Kingdom and fighting Bowser, all part of the 1985 classic video game that has now hit the big screen.  “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” was released in theaters on April...

On April 24, Disney ambassador Raevon Redding and surprise guest Chef Mickey came to Matthew Thompson's third period culinary class. The class was filmed completing a cooking challenge while Thompson was interviewed for winning the Imagination Campus Disney100 Teachers Competition.

Disney celebrates culinary teacher Matthew Thompson

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2023

While Matthew Thompson and the culinary students are usually the most energetic ones in the room, this time it was Mickey in a chef hat.  On April 24, Disney ambassador Raevon Redding visited Thompson’s...

Released in theaters March 10, "Scream 6" is the sixth movie in the "Scream" franchise. While the movie takes Ghostface to a new interesting environment full of new people, it does not live up to the original.

More of a shriek than a scream

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2023

While trying to escape a masked killer on the streets of New York City might seem intriguing, "Scream 6" has too much in common with the  other five movie plots of the “Scream” franchise. With a new...

The JROTC battalion stand in formation within their companies, while preparing to play soccer. Soccer was one among the many game they placed on their March 31, field day.

JROTC sets up field day

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2023

Lining up on opposing sides, JROTC cadets prepared for “crazy ball.” The game, created by the cadets, was one of many played at their field day on March 31.  Every school year, JROTC leadership...

HB 543 does not change the issues we already face

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
April 1, 2023

When a person thinks about guns, two different perspectives tend to come to mind. Vision A shows a world where guns are a danger to everyone and everything, while vision B shows guns as a way to protect...

Released on Netflix Feb. 23 season three of "Outer Banks" picks right back up with the fun Pogue adventures. Although it does not match the other seasons, the storyline is still intriguing and there is something for everyone.

OBX 4L

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2023

Renewed for season four before it was even released, season three of  “Outer Banks” takes viewers on an adventurous journey for the city of gold. Filled with fights, romance and adventure, this season...

Principal Robert Frasca serves himself some of Dean Kelly Fate-Quinn's cowboy chili. Fate-Quinn's chili took first place in the chili category.

Cooking up some fun

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
March 7, 2023

With crock pots full of chili and tables lined with silverware, this was different from a typical after school faculty meeting. On Feb. 28, the school staff participated in a chili and side dish cookoff...

Social media is one of the main influences on diet culture and body image, showing unrealistic standards online. Diet culture comes from things that influence us to think we need to eat and look a certain way to be accepted by others in society.

Not a quick fix

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2023

By February, many New Year’s resolutions are hanging on by a thin thread, and in most cases, that resolution is to go to the gym to grind for that “ideal body.” Whether it is a guy trying to bulk...

The mental health lessons get the job done

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2023

As you plug in the code for your mental health Nearpod lesson in third period, you hear the groans of your peers. While the lessons have been around for a while, this year, the pressure to complete the...

Released Dec. 9, "SOS" is SZA's second album that does not disappoint. The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music and other music streaming sites.

Listen before it’s ‘Too Late’

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2023

Whether it is sensual, vengeful or lyrics full of self-doubt, every song on the album “SOS” is captivating from beginning to end. Released Dec. 9, “SOS” is the second album for R&B singer SZA,...

Happy holi-DIYs

Happy holi-DIYs

Julia Sumpter and Angelica Mendez
December 14, 2022

As high school students without much money, our budgets for Christmas gifts and crafts are small. Instead, we turn to DIY projects to keep our pockets full. We looked at some of the trends for DIY Christmas...

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[Photo] Christmas Tree Spinach Breadsticks

December 12, 2022

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[Photo] Clay figures

December 12, 2022

Cupcake Side by Side

[Photo] Grinch cupcakes

December 12, 2022

Key Club members Michelle Henry and Chelsea Elizabeth volunteer at the Dec. 4 Kiwanis Club Stocking Stuffing event. Around 20 members attended but with other members of the community over 100 stockings were filled.

A helping hand

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
December 7, 2022

There is nothing like starting the holiday season with a smile on your face hanging out with friends while helping families in need. On Dec. 4, Key Club joined the Kiwanis Club, an adult volunteer group...

Released in theaters Oct. 21, "Ticket to Paradise" is the newest movie to join the rom-com world. The movie, however, does not feel like a trip to paradise.

Do not buy this ticket

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 23, 2022

A “Ticket to Paradise” sounds like something you would want to get on board with, but in this case, this is a trip you should avoid. The only sights on this adventure will be predictable plots and...

[Video] Starburst Minis

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Described as both sour and pointless, the Starburst Minis had interesting reactions. The fact that they are just a slightly smaller version of Starbursts was weird to some people. Although it was revealed...

[Video] Bloopers

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

[Video] Andes Mints

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

This three layer mint candy was made in 1950 by the Tootsie Roll company. The Andes Mints were almost like a walk down memory lane. Every person who tried the Andes Mint automatically knew what it was...

[Video] Dark Chocolate

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Invented originally as a drink in 1900 B.C. and eventually as a ceremonial drink for Mayans, Dark Chocolate was a fairly easy one for people to guess. Based on the shape and feeling of the bar, most people...

[Video] Twizzlers

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

The absolute love or hate candy. You either really enjoy eating Twizzlers during movies or halloween, or you do not. Released in 1929 by the company Young and Smylie, which was later taken by Hersheys, ...

[Video] Mr. Goodbar

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Another name stumper like the Butterfinger, the Mr. Goodbar candy was released in 1925 by Hershey. Everyone who tried this candy automatically knew it was a Hershey's bar with peanuts added, and none of...

[Video] Butterfingers

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Named after the term “butterfingers,” used by sportscasters to describe players who could not keep hold of a ball, the Butterfinger was released in 1923. Whether they thought it was a Twix or just...

[Video] Airheads

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Available in 16 different flavors, Airheads were released in 1985, and through the years have grown in popularity. For the most part, the reactions towards airheads was similar. The majority of people...

[Video] Laffy Taffy

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Of all the candies tasted, this one was the hardest for people to open. The Laffy Taffy came out in the 1970s and has multiple flavors, their most common ones being strawberry and banana. Each one also...

Is it a trick or treat?

Is it a trick or treat?

Angelica Mendez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2022

Although Halloween may be over, the bags of candy will be here for a while. To determine which candies will get eaten and which will end up at the bottom of a trash can, we put students and school staff...

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