Glass the Movie: Half Full or Half Empty?
Genevieve Larkin, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
“Glass” is a fantasy/drama film and part of the Unbreakable trilogy. The series includes, “Unbreakable” and “Split,” following the characters individually until they are all together in the final installment. Released on Jan. 18, the PG-13 movie was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and used ...
“Schooled” excels as a spin-off, but leaves some returning fans wanting a sequel instead
Sean Blythe, Reporter
February 14, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
“Schooled” is a new TV show featuring characters from “The Goldbergs.” A spin-off of that show, the new plot involves the return of Lainey Lewis, 10 years after the events of “The Goldbergs,” which took place in the ’80s. She returns to William Penn Academy as a teacher this time around, ...
“Asteroids:” A New Science Fiction Novel by Mike McCoy
Trinity Mak, Reporter
February 12, 2019
"Asteroids," a science fiction novel, is entrepreneur Mike McCoy’s first published work due out in April 2019. The novel has been pre-released to a small audience on Jan. 23 for review and is available on Amazon for pre-order. Rick Munday, the main character, is an assistant professor of astr...
Escape Room Deviates from the Horror Norm
Katherine Mosack, Reporter
January 23, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
“Escape Room” follows six strangers who travel to a mysterious building to experience a game where participants work together to solve a series of puzzles with the hope of leaving $10,000 wealthier. What begins as innocent fun quickly turns into a disaster as the four men and two women find that eac...
Free Solo: A Rock Climbing Story
Dylan Stuflick, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
Rock climbing is a sport full of adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. And if you know anything about climbing, you’ve probably heard of Alex Honnold. Part of a unique sect in the rock climbing world, Honnold participates in something called free solo climbing. Free solo climbing eliminates everyt...
The Crimes of Grindelwald
Emma Rydeen, Reporter
December 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
If you are going to “The Crimes of Grindelwald,” sequel to “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” directed by David Yates and starring Eddie Redmayne, be prepared to be dazzled. Although I am not a big fan of Harry Potter, I really enjoyed this movie. In the beginning scenes, the director answer...
Black Friday: A Corporate Illusion
Crystal Sung, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2018
Filed under Opinion, opinion articles, Showcase
I have a modest proposal. Stay home this Thursday and Friday. It’s unethical for the workers that businesses force to work long hours on Thanksgiving Day and through the weekend— and you’re not actually saving much money in the first place. According to the Wall Street Journal, retail discounts...
Is “Bohemian Rhapsody” Worthy of Royalty?
Adam Atamian, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a new movie that depicts the lives of Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Freddie Mercury, best known as the band Queen. Announced at the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), it immediately caused a lot of excitement in Queen fans, including myself. Following its relea...
Never too long for hot lunch
Sean Blythe, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Chick-fil-A. Costco pizza. One of the most delicious parts of a student’s day is hot lunch, and, of course, many students purchase hot lunch every quarter. But it’s no secret that the hot lunch lines can get very, very long. “If I’m at the front of the line [it takes] probably 5 minutes, but if t...
It’s Hard Knott to be Impressed
Emily Farren, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
Opening the gates at 10 A.M. on the weekdays, Knott’s Berry Farm entertains guests from all over (but there are a notable amount of people from Arizona, in my experience). There is plenty to do in the park, ranging from exciting roller coasters to get the blood flowing, to Western-themed stores in the...
Adopt or Shop? Where To Get Your Next Pet
Danica Jordan, Reporter
October 9, 2018
When it's time to find your next furry friend, where you get them from is important. You want to make sure the organization you're going to support with your money is doing the right thing and providing a good short-term home for the pets in their care. The choice usually comes down to pet stores or she...
One Hundred Plus One Day: Disney’s ‘Christopher Robin’ Spinoff Hits Home
Paige Townsend, Category Editor
August 29, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
The reimagination of a classic children’s story— and even classic movies— is no easy feat. For the first time in quite a while, Disney truly wowed me with one of its older stories remade as live action. As so many others have fallen flat (looking at you, “Jungle Book”), I did not have the hi...
Genevieve Larkin, Reporter
February 20, 2019
“Glass” is a fantasy/drama film and part of the Unbreakable trilogy. The series includes, “Unbreakable” and “Split,” following the characters...
“Schooled” excels as a spin-off, but leaves some returning fans wanting a sequel instead
February 14, 2019
“Asteroids:” A New Science Fiction Novel by Mike McCoy
February 12, 2019
Escape Room Deviates from the Horror Norm
January 23, 2019