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Sydney Sweeny plays Cassie Howard in "Euphoria" (Eddy Chen | HBO Max)

Examining if scenes in ‘Euphoria’ are too graphic for high schoolers

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | February 7, 2022

HBO is known for displaying graphic sex scenes and nudity in a lot of its originals, but it raises the question of whether high schoolers should watch a show with such content. “Euphoria” is an HBO Max teen drama television series starring Zendaya,...

HBO Max is a popular streaming platform owned by AT&T where watchers can view shows such as "Euphoria," "Succession," "Westworld" and more. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Binge-worthy shows on HBO Max

By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer | January 31, 2022

HBO has built an impressive catalog of content since its inception in the 1970s. The channel has made memorable shows and movies that become pop culture staples like “True Blood,” “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective.” In May of 2020 streaming...

“Euphoria” displays the real-world problems of teenagers

By Alyse Jones | September 7, 2019

The first season of “Euphoria” on HBO was a whirlwind phenomenon. Despite only being eight episodes, the complex drama showed its viewers a different point of view of a not so typical teenager. Euphoria explores various situations, from losing their...