Gavin Baker - Staff Reporter
The price of power: The rise of Darth Maul
In honor of May the Fourth, this review of "Maul: Shadow Lord" digs into the dark world of Darth Maul. Set in 18 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin), "Maul: Shadow Lord" focuses solely on Darth Maul, an adept and feared Sith in the Star Wars universe. Released April 6, "Maul: Shadow Lord" is the first character-based show in animation compared to the other five shows created in live action and based around a villain, Darth Maul, who only shows up a couple of times in the Star Wars franchise. His first appearance came in "The Phantom Menace." While short-lived, he returns to the "Clone Wars" series on and off. Maul is introduced as a Zabrak from Dathomir and a powerful Sith Lord, having been trained in the ways of the dark side of the Force as Darth Sidious's first apprentice.
Forza Horizon 6: A fan favorite
Almost five years after Forza Horizon 5 came out, fans finally have the next game in this series. The long-awaited Horizon 6 is coming out on May 19 for everyone, and on May 15 for those with the premium addition. Also, for those who pre-order it, players will receive a 2017 Ferrari J50. Fans have been waiting what feels like ages for the game to take place in Japan, and it's finally here. There's nothing wrong with the locations of the previous games, but having the map set in Japan will be a dream come true for many car enthusiasts.
Humor and horror: Ready or not, here I go
"Ready or Not 2 Here I Come" was a sequel to "Ready or Not" in 2019, which had a very interesting theme of comedy mixed with horror and action. "Ready or Not" began with Grace marrying the man of her dreams at his family's luxurious estate. There's just one catch: The family made a demonic pact requiring her to now hide from midnight until dawn while her new in-laws hunt her with guns, crossbows, and other weapons.
Dunkin’ drive-thru debate: Morning boost or traffic bust?
Students and staff at OH have mixed feelings after Dunkin’ Donuts opened along Route 71 near the school's campus. While the new drive-thru offers a convenient morning stop, several students say it has added confusion and congestion to an already busy area. OH sophomore Layla Rafeh said the location has quickly become part of her weekly routine, but not without drawbacks. “Honestly, it can be good, but it’s also really terrible during traffic,” Rafeh said. “Everyone’s trying to get to school, and a bunch of the bus routes have changed, so it’s even worse. It’s just like a whole hassle.”
Black Ops: A dying legacy
On Nov. 14, 2025, Activision released its seventh title in the Black Ops series, Black Ops 7 (BO7). This was with partners like Treyarch, Raven Software, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer Games. Interestingly, there is a gap, anywhere from two to four years, when the Blacks Ops games were released between 2010 to 2024. And players of the game took notice. OH senior Malachi Curtis said, “To make BO7 better, they should’ve developed it more and just not released it as soon as they did.” Taking time to make something will pretty much make it better every time.