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Current Events, Feature/Opinion

The Hypocrisy of Chris Rock and the Oscars

On February 28, 2016, comedian Chris Rick hosted the 88th Annual Academy Awards amidst accusations that the Academy lacked diversity and left out African-Americans from nominations. Some African-American actors like Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith boycotted the awards show. It was surprising then that Chris Rock, who is also African-American, would go forward and tell a racist joke against Asians. In setting up the … Continue reading The Hypocrisy of Chris Rock and the Oscars

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Current Events

Officer Peter Liang – Scapegoat?

by Henry Wong Rookie NYPD Officer Peter Liang was convicted of manslaughter on February 11 for killing unarmed African-American Akai Gurley in a Brooklyn housing project. Liang awaits sentencing on April 14, 2016, and could face a maximum of 15 years in prison for second-degree manslaughter charges. He was also found guilty of official misconduct for not helping 28-year old Gurley after he was wounded … Continue reading Officer Peter Liang – Scapegoat?

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Current Events

Shaky Start to the Chinese New Year

by Henry Wong Chinese New Year is not the same this year as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Tainan, Taiwan, on February 6, just two days before the first day of the New Year. The most deaths occurred after the collapse of the 16-story Jinlong high-rise building on Yongda Road. Forty earthquake deaths were reported, 24 of those were killed in the building collapse while … Continue reading Shaky Start to the Chinese New Year

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Current Events

Snowpocalypse 2016

by Henry Wong More than a week has passed since the massive winter storm Jonas hit the East Coast and New Yorkers can still see giant mounds of snow in every direction. According to the National Weather Service, the storm, which hit hardest between January 22-23, affected a total of 26 states and roughly 102.8 million people; 1.2 million were lucky enough to get over 30 … Continue reading Snowpocalypse 2016

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Arts and Entertainment

Pitch Perfect 2 Takes Weekend Box Office

By Henry Wong Pitch Perfect 2 led the domestic box office this past weekend making over $69 million in ticket sales according to Box Office Mojo. This is $4 million more than what the original film, Pitch Perfect, has made in its entire lifetime. The film, directed by Elizabeth Banks, has a mainly female cast and has stars like Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. The … Continue reading Pitch Perfect 2 Takes Weekend Box Office

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Arts and Entertainment

Last Night for the Late Show with David Letterman

By Henry Wong On February 1, 1982, Late Night with David Letterman successfully premiered on CBS. Now, 30 some years and over 4,200 episodes later, old fans and new gathered around their televisions one last time to watch Letterman’s last show on Wednesday, May 20 as he retires from his legendary role on late night television. The final guest on the show was Bill Murray. He … Continue reading Last Night for the Late Show with David Letterman

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Arts and Entertainment

Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

By: Henry Wong “Chewie…we’re home,” says Harrison Ford as Han Solo thus ending the newest trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, the latest installment in the saga. Ford is back playing Han Solo along with Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. It seemed the series had come to an end with the release of Revenge of the … Continue reading Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens

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School Community

Golden Eagles Soar Artistically

By Henry Wong This past weekend, the 9th annual Bellbrook Art Show was held at Bellbrook High School. The show is coordinated by all the art teachers in the Middle School and High School of the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District. People of all ages, from kids to adults, went to view the art that came in the form of drawings, sculptures, figure studies, and much more. … Continue reading Golden Eagles Soar Artistically

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