BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us and It Begins with Us

by Ashtyn Praeter It Begins with Us is a book that sparked so many emotions in me. It’s overall rating was a 10/10. The book was romantic and exciting. It never got boring and it was very relatable. A young girl named Lily Bloom meets a homeless boy named Atlas Corrigan. Young and in love, Lily and Atlas can never be separated. When trouble strikes … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: It Ends with Us and It Begins with Us

Local artist shares her potter’s process

by Madi Miller Local artist Hollie Miller loves to quote: “You are the potter, I am the clay.” Many cups are carelessly manufactured. “There is an art to making pottery,” Miller said. “And it should be appreciated for the process as a whole as it is made with love rather than being manufactured.” Miller is passionate about the process of bringing a block of clay to … Continue reading Local artist shares her potter’s process

John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?

By Sam Vine <<<Spoilers Ahead >>> John Wick: Chapter 4, released on March 24, was met with an outstanding box office opening, earning $73.8 million domestically and $67.6 million overseas. Positive reviews poured in from audiences and critics alike. “John Wick 4 is a masterclass in action movies,” film critic Sheraz Farooqi said in a RottenTomatoes.com review. “Chad Stahelski brings his absolute best game to … Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 4 ~ Is this the End?

Which fries are superior? 

by Ashtyn Praeter (with the help of her triplet siblings, Ava and Aiden) Which fast food restaurants have the best fries? Do you like salty, crunchy, soft, or even cheese fries? We tested six different fast food restaurants for their fries specifically. Which fries came out on top? 1.) Steak ‘n Shake. Steak ‘n Shake fries are superior. They are salty and crunchy. On our … Continue reading Which fries are superior? 

The Phantom of the Opera takes its final Broadway bow

By Adia Miller It’s not news to anybody that when it comes to plays and musicals, making it to Broadway is hitting it big. Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the beloved musical composers with works such as Cats, Sunset Boulevard, and Evita. But perhaps his best-known work is the 1986 musical The Phantom of the Opera based on Gaston Leroux’s 1909 French novel. The … Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera takes its final Broadway bow

Disney announces live-action Moana

By Grace Krane Disney continues their trend of remaking their past animated movies into live action hits when none other than Maui himself, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, announced Moana: Live Action will come to theaters this fall.  The announcement of the live action Moana comes one month before the set release date for Disney’s latest live action makeover movie, Little Mermaid.  Excitement for Disney’s new … Continue reading Disney announces live-action Moana

Everything you need to know before you watch Scream 6

By Adia Miller **Spoilers for Scream 1-5 including killers, who dies, and other major plot points** Scream is unlike any other horror franchise out there. Where the other mainstays like Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, or Halloween play on the same themes and exist to delight in specific tropes like serials killers or ignorant teens, Scream was created to do the exact opposite … Continue reading Everything you need to know before you watch Scream 6

The Menu is a modern masterpiece

By Sam Vine The Menu is directed by Mark Mylod and stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. Although The Menu is technically in the horror/thriller genre, it truly is a deep satire about the wealthy and the way we consume media. The movie focuses on a group of ultra-wealthy people who are traveling to a secluded island where they are planning to dine at Chef … Continue reading The Menu is a modern masterpiece

“The Last Of Us” show is true to the video game

By: Audrey Cable The HBO show “The Last Of Us” is based on a well-loved game that was released in 2013. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where a mutated fungi causes people to turn into zombies. There are multiple stages of turning: Runners, Stalkers, Clickers, Bloaters, and Shamblers. The higher the stage, the more dangerous the zombie. The two main characters in … Continue reading “The Last Of Us” show is true to the video game