Category: Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment, Feature/Opinion

Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon Brings Tears to My Eyes

By: Kayla Stephensen *********SPOILER ALERTS********* Maybe it has to do with the proximity of my menstrual cycle, or maybe it has to do with how close to home the stories hit, but I have cried during the second and now third How to Train Your Dragon movies. In the second movie, the parents were brought back together only for the father to lose his life … Continue reading Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon Brings Tears to My Eyes

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Arts and Entertainment, School Community

Senior Emily Taylor Won Most Musical, Here’s Why

by: Kayla Stephensen The newly minted “Most Musical” female of the senior class of 2019 answered some questions regarding her experience in theater as well as with a singing YouTube channel with her best friend and senior Holly Klepacz. What made you want to do theater? I wanted to start theatre because I’d always loved the idea of stepping into someone else’s shoes and I … Continue reading Senior Emily Taylor Won Most Musical, Here’s Why

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Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle

The Best Way to Get Into Star Wars

by Emily Lewis In the past four years, Star Wars has once again stepped into the spotlight, with multiple movies being released under Disney’s new ownership. From the sequel trilogy to standalone movies that help to fill in gaps of the timeline, the stories are new, but familiar. While the new movies are just as great as the rest, many fans and casual moviegoers are … Continue reading The Best Way to Get Into Star Wars

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Arts and Entertainment

Romance Movie Recommendations Sure to Please this February

By: Emily Bevelhymer The bitter cold of early February and the abundance of pink and red call for one thing: a romantic-comedy movie night. Romantic-comedies bring a bit of the light and love that is needed during this time of the year. Pop the popcorn and gather the chocolate because a romance movie night is called for. About Time – About Time is the story … Continue reading Romance Movie Recommendations Sure to Please this February

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Mary Poppins Returns: A Must-See to Bring Out Your Inner Kid

By: Jade Edwards A fresh, modern addition to the classic, Mary Poppins Returns is a thrilling film that tells the story of what happens after the original.  Michael Banks recently lost his wife to an illness, and his sister Jane Banks is there to help raise his three kids: Anabel, John, and Georgie.   Living at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, a house that has been … Continue reading Mary Poppins Returns: A Must-See to Bring Out Your Inner Kid

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Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle

Studying? Here’s What to Listen to

by Abbey Raison When you’re studying, it can be hard to concentrate. Putting on some music can help you get your head in the right place…or the wrong place; it all depends on what kind of music you choose. While jamming to pop songs on the bus ride to a sporting event is fun, playing catchy songs while you study will inhibit your information intake. … Continue reading Studying? Here’s What to Listen to

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10 holiday classics to watch over break

By Mackenzie Pittman Exam week is almost over and the winter season is finally setting in. It’s a time to relax, kick back, and embrace the couch-potato lifestyle. This list contains 10 of the most celebrated and loved holiday movies yet. So, grab a cup of cocoa, sit down with friends or family, and get ready to watch a heart-warming or comically amusing holiday classic! … Continue reading 10 holiday classics to watch over break

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The Best of “Black Mirror”

By Heidi Papay Black Mirror is an ongoing Netflix series created by Charlie Brooker. Black Mirror is similar to The Twilight Zone; each episode tells a different story about the modern world and its consequences. So far, the series has four seasons, and there are rumors of a fifth. Additionally, there are rumors of a movie being released soon, and some people believe it to be … Continue reading The Best of “Black Mirror”

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Hallmark Movies Promise Some Entertainment

By Heidi Papay When the holiday season is in full swing, everyone loves to sit down and watch a good Christmas movie. Of course, there are the classics, such as It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story. But there are also new movies coming out every year. Hallmark is known for its sappy love stories, and they release new movies every holiday season. Some people love the … Continue reading Hallmark Movies Promise Some Entertainment

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Arts and Entertainment, Feature/Opinion

Ralph Wrecks the Internet Will Wreck Your Heart

By: Kayla Stephensen ******SPOILER ALERT****** In a story about the unusual friendship between two video game characters, the infamous villain Wreck-It Ralph and the glitch princess racer Vanellope von Schweetz, the feels are there. As Ralph tries to find a way to create something new and exciting for his best friend, he accidentally breaks her game. Discovering the internet which is full of unpredictable experiences, … Continue reading Ralph Wrecks the Internet Will Wreck Your Heart

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