Record Store Day sweeps across the world
Mason Arneson, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorials
April 21 is one of the most anticipated events for music lovers and vinyl collectors alike. Every year around mid to late April, Record Store Day is a day to celebrate independently owned music stores around the world. According to the RSD website, roughly 1400 stores participate on every continent in the world. Some cities, including New York City and Los Angeles, have gone so far as to name Record Store Day an official holiday.
Tuesday Taste: Station Pizzeria
Andy Weisman, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Tuesday Taste
Last year, the Minnetonka and Hopkins district was welcomed with a new pizzeria. Station Pizzeria, located on Minnetonka Blvd is a friendly pizza joint with 10 speciality pizzas along with multiple custom options.
Review: The Weeknd-My Dear Melancholy
Mason Arneson, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorials
One of the biggest pop stars in the world, The Weeknd, dropped a relatively surprising EP.
Movie Monday: Black Panther
Riley Lennon, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2018
Filed under Movie Monday, Opinion
When I walked into the movie theater to watch Black Panther on its opening weekend, the energy in the room was something I had never felt before. After the movie trailers were done and the lights dimmed, the whole room roared with applause as the movie began. I knew then that it was going to be an awesome experience.
Album Review: Logic- Bobby Tarantino II Mixtape
Mason Arneson, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorials
One of the hottest rappers in the game, Logic, finally followed up on his popular 2016 mixtape Bobby Tarantino. Logic is a rapper out of Maryland, who came from very humble beginnings to become one of the most interesting rappers over the past few years following a release of a bevy of mixtapes and his debut album Under Pressure, which received a lot of critical praise.
Op/Ed: March Madness
David Campbell, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2018
It’s everybody’s favorite time of year when the best of best face off in College Basketball. With plenty of upsets, nail-biting games, and buzzer-beaters, this is sure to be the best month of the year. The Royal Page breaks down each region with predictions, players to watch, and potential upsets. Ladies and Gentlemen, let the madness begin.
2018 Soundset lineup
Mason Arneson, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorials
Music is one of the biggest parts of teen culture and concerts are one of the best ways to experience your favorite artists firsthand. And every Memorial Day weekend, one of the biggest opportunities to bring music to life rolls right through the Twin Cities.
Album Review: Culture II
Paul Zeitz, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2018
Filed under Opinion
With the solid addition to their Atlanta trap discography, “Culture” and consistent features by the three members Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, Migos have been near inescapable in music over the past year.
Movie Monday: Oscars 2018
February 9, 2018
Filed under Movie Monday, Opinion, Showcase, Variety
As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosts the 90th Academy Awards (Oscars) on March 4, staffers reviewed all nine nominees for Best Picture for an exclusive Movie Monday.
Tuesday Taste: Lunds and Byerlys
Sam Fiterman, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Tuesday Taste
When you think of Byerlys, you come to an automatic conclusion that it is just your ordinary grocery store. There is so much more to it.
Review: God’s Plan and Diplomatic Immunity
Paul Zeitz, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion
This past friday, pop rap superstar Drake released two surprise tracks “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity” off his forthcoming EP titled Scary Hours. This release hopes to continue the momentum garnered from Drake’s 2017 mixtape More Life.
Op/Ed: Climate Change
Eve Clarkson, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In American politics, we consistently are told that climate change is a debatable topic. Let us get one thing straight: climate change is a fact, not an opinion.
Hannah Goldfarb, Managing Editor
May 3, 2018 • Comments closed
It’s official. The principal confirmed today, during the senior meeting that senior will receive the last four days off of school.
Girls basketball keeps it tight but falls to the Lightning in the State Championship
March 17, 2018
After two commanding victories in the opening rounds of the MSHSL state tournament, the second-seeded Hopkins Royals took on the one-seeded Eastview Lightning in what was a true championship fight.
Girls basketball defeats the Raiders and advances to the State Championship
March 15, 2018
After a statement win against Forest Lake last night, the Royals took on the Roseville Raiders (23-7) in a well fought game from both teams.
HHS students walkout in support of ending gun violence
March 14, 2018
Hundreds of HHS and North Junior High students gathered in the bus loop on March 14 at 10 a.m. after walking out of class in solidarity with the victims of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.