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Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
The student news site of Millbrook High School

Cat Talk
Lauren Jones

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director

Hey there! My name is Lauren Jones. I am currently a senior, and this will be my third year on staff. I love watching TV, especially my favorite show Pretty Little Liars, which I have watched a total of 6 times. I also love to read romance and thriller books. I spend every summer at Atlantic Beach with my family. When I am at the beach, my family and I always go out on the boat and go to Shackleford Banks. I basically spend all of my free time with my sister and I love to discover new country music and go to country music concerts whenever they are in town. After high school, I hope to go to NC State University with my best friend, Emily, and study english and business. I am very exhilarated to continue writing articles for the MHS Cat Talk!

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Dry fields and heavy winds stir up dust near I-55 in downtown Illinois, roaring up a dust storm. Due to the dust storm picking up beside the intestate a massive car pile-up occurred, killing seven and injuring many.

Illinois Dust Storm Kills Seven in 72-Car Pile-Up

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
May 3, 2023
Money can buy a lot of material things that give people happiness at the moment. However, in the long-run true happiness cannot be bought by money even though it may make life seem much more enjoyable.

Sound Opinions: Can Money Buy You Happiness?

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
May 1, 2023
Nothing is more stressful than the end of the school year and having many things to complete. Fortunately, with the help of some of the most popular comedy movies, students can find ways to get themselves through the end of the year.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Comedies to Get You Through the End-of-Year Stress

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
April 18, 2023
Performing on his first tour, Morgan Wallen embraces his gratitude towards his fans for his success in country music. Morgan Wallen has released three studio albums, with each reaching record breaking charts on Billboard and Spotify.

Morgan Wallen Mania

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
March 13, 2023
Asbury University held a revival following a regular church service, continuing with worshiping and praying. The famous revival has spread to many other parts of the country and led to a string of revivals in many other universities.

A String of Revivals

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
February 24, 2023
Valentine’s Day is the day of love, but what better way to celebrate than to watch two romantic movies. “13 Going on 30” and “Along for the Ride'' are two amazing romantic movies that will soothe both the laughing and intense craving love from viewers.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Less Popular Valentine’s Day Romantic Movies

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
February 13, 2023
Graduating high school is one of the most important accomplishments that someone can make in their life. So graduating early has several of its own benefits and can allow students to take their life to the next level earlier than most.

Everything Early Graduation

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
January 12, 2023
The Christmas season is always in need of funny and family-friendly movies that get people in the Christmas spirit. “Elf” and “Home Alone” are the best choices to make an audience continuously laugh with one another.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Christmas Laughter with Family

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
December 20, 2022
There is no better way to do holiday shopping than Black Friday providing the best sales and deals out there. Finding deals can be tough and stressful, but several stores have released previews for their customers to browse before Black Friday.

Black Friday Frenzy

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chied and Editorial Director
November 22, 2022
Highlighting I-440 in Raleigh, a busy and crowded highway, was the center of a deadly crash. A head-on collision on Tuesday morning caused two young women to die at the scene.

Head-on Crash on I-440 Kills Two Women

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
November 15, 2022
Featured are the different kinds of decorations that most people use when celebrating Halloween and Christmas. Halloween and Christmas are both fun holidays to participate in, but Christmas outweighs Halloween as being the best holiday.

Sound Opinions: Spooky Scary Season vs. Merry & Bright Season

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
October 27, 2022
Carolina Panthers head coach, Matt Rhule, continues the team's losing streak on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Panthers owner, David Tepper, makes the decision to fire Rhule and appoint an interim head coach.

Carolina Panthers Fire Head Coach

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
October 11, 2022
Displaying the flyer for the upcoming Financial Aid Night, the meeting will be held virtually for students and families. Attend this informational meeting to learn more about financial aid and how you can find a way to pay for college.

The Importance of Financial Aid Night

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
September 28, 2022
With football season starting back up, everyone decides to spend their weekends attending or watching games. Here are two captivating movies that feature the world of football while also capturing the importance of family.

Lights! Camera! Action!: The Connection Between Football and Family

Lauren Jones, Co Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director
September 22, 2022
Presenting what days each final exam will be administered, this schedule includes information every student needs for final exams. Final exams can be extremely stressful, but with the correct information, things can seem easier.

What’s The Deal With 2022 Final Exams

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
May 19, 2022
13 Reasons Why and Euphoria are significant examples of shows that exhibit negative behaviors to teenagers as being cool. Watching shows like these lead teenagers to behave and act out what they see on television.

That’s What She Said: Inappropriate TV Shows Are Bad for Teenagers

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
April 29, 2022
Country music has always been a popular music genre, but new artists do not get the recognition they deserve. New and rising artists need to be shared to further their career, increase their ratings, and boost their fan bases.

Music Now!: New and Rising Country Artists

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
April 5, 2022
Featuring two of the most popular novels in the book community, Malibu Rising and People We Meet On Vacation. These two captivating novels can help readers get out of their terrible reading slumps, and back into their groove.

Unravel the Pages: Books to Help Get Out of a Reading Slump

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
March 17, 2022
Featuring the original book, It Ends With Us, and the new and upcoming sequel, It Starts With Us. Fans are raving about the sequel and are beginning to think which book in the sequel will be more interesting and pleasing.

Sound Opinions: Which book of the It Ends With US sequel will be better?

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
March 1, 2022
Displaying the logo for the new network, Magnolia Network recently launched to replace the previous DIY Network. Along with the relaunched network comes new series and old DIY series that will focus primarily on the network's purpose of creating a new and bigger place to bring people of all ages together.

DIY Network to Magnolia Network: Why and What Changed?

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
February 7, 2022
Presenting two romantic comedy books set in the summertime: Beach Read and The Unhoneymooners. With the help of these two books, anyone can imagine themselves back in the summer, instead of being in the wintertime with the coldest days ever.

Unravel the Pages: Bring Back the Summer-time Feelings with These Summer Romance Books

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
January 26, 2022
A young girl sitting down, playing games on an iPad, is paying no attention to her other surroundings. Constantly playing on their phones can cause children to not grow appropriately in every aspect of their lives.

Sound Opinions: Should Children Under Ten Have Phones?

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
December 9, 2021
Showcasing what days TutorCats will be available and where the sessions will be held, this TutorCats flyer also includes a link for students to sign up. Tutoring can help students communicate with their peers and get help on concepts that they cannot fully grasp by themselves.

Everything to Know About Millbrook’s TutorCats

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
November 27, 2021
Showcasing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Pumpkin Everything, here are two amazing books with interesting plot lines and twists. These two books can help pass the time on boring days off school and give off the warm, cozy fall vibes that everybody has been waiting for.

Unravel the Pages: How to Pass the Time on Boring No-School Days This Fall?

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
November 9, 2021
A woman is easing her stress levels by accomplishing a common meditation exercise. These types of meditation exercises can allow for relaxation to help make taking a test less stressful than it already is.

How to: Relieve Stress From Tests

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
October 27, 2021
Showcasing two amazing books that are based on secrets and lies, The Margot Affair and Three Perfect Liars are ready to present new ideas to readers. Read these books to see how secrets and lies are the backbone of the thriller book genre during this Halloween season.

Unravel the Pages: Secrets and Lies: The Backbone of the Thriller Book Genre

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
October 12, 2021
Appearing in the Grey’s Anatomy Season 18 poster, Meredith Grey, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr. will continue to play their roles in the next season. As the premiere date gets closer, these three characters will be greeted by the return of multiple previous characters.

Grey’s Anatomy: Is it the End of an Era?

Lauren Jones, Section Editor
September 20, 2021
Featuring two throwback comedy movies from our youth, The Smurfs and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted are ready to give us a great laugh. Watch these movies as you are trying to ease your stress levels while preparing for your AP tests.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Netflix throwback comedies: the cure for our AP testing stress

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021
With bags covering the gas pumps at the Sheetz in Knightdale, people continue searching for an available gas station. After the cyber attack on the state’s gas pipeline, there is a greater demand for gas than there is supply.

Gas shortage: what to expect at gas stations across the Triangle

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2021
Standing beside the clothes drop-off for Note in the Pocket, Madison Long celebrates the amount of clothes that were given. Madison, the current Vice President of the Class of 2023, represents her school by helping and giving back to the Millbrook community.

Student council: the backbone of our schools

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2021
Spotlighting one of the old basic instruments and one current instrument, the transformation of country music is represented. Over the years, country music has turned into a more modern pop-country than the old southern country music.

Music Now: How country music has transformed

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2021
Standing six-feet apart, checking temperatures, and putting on wristbands, Mr. Dowden and Ms. Clarke helps students re-enter the building after one year of online learning. Students learn the new rules and regulations as starting a new and very unfamiliar journey, and begin adjusting to the new normal.

The new normal for students and teachers

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2021
One of the most popular movie series on Netflix is the To All The Boys rom-com trilogy. Each movie in the trilogy have their own good qualities, but which movie is the best one.

What To All the Boys trilogy movie is best?

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2021
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many are trying to find popular rom-com movies to help get into their feels. Here are two really great movies to start off your Valentine’s Day and keep you in touch with your loving side.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Get in your feels this Valentine’s Day with these rom-coms on Netflix

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2021
With Christmas coming around the corner, people are in eager need of something fun and loving to watch. As everyone stays at home, here are some romantic Christmas comedy movies to watch.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Popular Christmas rom-coms on Netflix

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2020
As Coronavirus is still spreading, traveling can be a risk for everyone no matter what happens. Taking trips during the holidays can be traditional, but while trying to stay safe, staying home is the best option for everyone.

Sound Opinions: Should you travel during the holidays this year?

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
As sports fans get into the football spirit this November, football is on the minds of many. When choosing what to watch on a Tuesday or Wednesday night, Greater and Remember the Titans are two heartwarming movies that will keep you in tune of football and share inspiring stories.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Stay in the football realm with this month’s top heartwarming movies

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
Wondering what to watch this month to get in the spirit of Halloween with family and friends? Ghostbusters and Halloweentown are two incredible movie options to watch this Halloween, since ways to celebrate this year are limited.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Get in the spirit of Halloween this October with these classics

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020
With October being National Domestic Violence Awareness month, Lucy Hale focuses on how domestic violence impacts pets and people. Purina’s Purple Leash Project and Lucy Hale have some very great news to share with you.

Lucy Hale focuses on how domestic violence impacts pets

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
Streaming movies on Netflix is an American favorite pastime, and Dear John and Despicable Me are two of the most popular movies that viewers may choose. Unfortunately these films will be missed at the end of this month on Netflix.

Lights! Camera! Action!: Catch these amazing movies on Netflix before September ends

Lauren Jones, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2020
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