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The Wave

Revisiting Gatsby 100 years later

Revisiting Gatsby 100 years later

Izzy Pirri, Wave Staff Apr 17, 2025

As The Great Gatsby celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, there is no better time to reflect on how Fitzgerald’s masterwork continues to evolve in the public’s imagination. Events are being held...

"Henry, Come On" Surprises

“Henry, Come On” Surprises

Izzy Pirri, Wave Staff Apr 11, 2025

Lana Del Rey’s new song, “Henry, Come On” may have been teased to be a country song but it is much more reminiscent of her signature, dreamy, and melancholic sound—with a new touch. While fans...

A Review of Alex Michaelides’ novel The Silent Patient

A Review of Alex Michaelides’ novel The Silent Patient

Sumaya Abdurahman, Wave Staff Dec 20, 2024

Need something suspenseful to read over Winter Break? Alex Michaelides' psychological thriller novel, The Silent Patient, deep dives into the struggles of silence, trauma, and the complexity of mental...

The Good Place streams on Netflix and has become a fan favorite

The Good Place on Netflix

Nary Sophea, Wave Staff Dec 5, 2024

“The Good Place,” a sitcom by Michael Schur that aired on network television from 2016-2020, now streams on Netflix.    It humorously explores philosophical concepts by following four main...

“Songs of a Lost World” official cover art by Andy Vella

Finding the cure

Edin Mujkanovic, Contributor Nov 15, 2024

Legendary rock band The Cure made a shocking comeback, releasing their first project in 16 years, and it’s causing quite the storm in the music industry. The band released “Songs of a Lost World”...

Even robots can grow a heart 

Even robots can grow a heart 

Jo Schoemer, Contributor Nov 15, 2024

Based on a book by Peter Brown, “The Wild Robot” depicts a robot named Roz that crashed in the middle of the forest. Her main goal throughout the movie is to raise a gosling, Brightbill, and teach...

Little Shop of Horrors cast is busy learning dance moves for the high-energy show

A Killer Musical

Shari Brunner, Community Contributor Sep 26, 2024

Come join Prior Lake High School for a night of music, laughter, and a bit of terror as we explore what happens when a simple plant becomes a monster! The Broadway smash hit "Little Shop of Horrors" follows...

Once More Unto the Guthrie, Dear Friends.

Once More Unto the Guthrie, Dear Friends.

Ryan Cochenour, Wave Staff May 24, 2024

Most Prior Lake students are familiar with the classroom reading of Shakespeare, but this past Wednesday, Mrs. Strege’s AP Lit students had the opportunity to see the story brought to life.   A...

Oscarheimer- Oppenheimer Sweeps Big Oscar Wins

Oscarheimer- Oppenheimer Sweeps Big Oscar Wins

Ryan Cochenour , Wave Staff Mar 12, 2024

The 96th Academy Awards was certainly highly anticipated this year, with the fan-favorite films Barbie and Oppenheimer both vying for the coveted Best Picture award.   Settling the debate once...

Mean Girls: Thumbs Down

Mean Girls: Thumbs Down

Ahlam Hassan, Wave Staff Feb 1, 2024

On January 12, 2024, the new Mean Girls movie musical was released. The original Mean Girls movie has cemented itself as a beloved staple of the 2000’s with characters such as Regina George and Cady...

Mean Girls: Thumbs Up

Mean Girls: Thumbs Up

Rory Bellmont, Wave Staff Jan 31, 2024

The remake of Mean Girls is in theaters, but did it make Fetch happen? This isn’t your average remake. Instead of being based on just the original movie, this remake emulates the Broadway musical that...

'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' triumphs

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ triumphs

Ahlam Hassan, Wave Staff Dec 7, 2023

The long-awaited adaptation of the Hunger Games prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," debuted in theaters on November 17, 2023. Typically, when a popular series attempts a revival years later,...

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