Fortnite Changes It Up With an App

By: Kayla Stephensen Fortnite, a recent video game obsession among many teens, came out with an app version of the console game. The app is mobile so it can be played anywhere; however, players need an invite from the developers and an iPhone 6s (or a later generation) to download it. The game is set up in battle royale genre where 100 players are fighting … Continue reading Fortnite Changes It Up With an App

5 of the Cutest Easter Movies to Watch this Holiday Season

By: Chelsea Cozad Hop (2011) Start mixing the food coloring, hard boiled the eggs, and flip on the TV to this adorable spin on the tale of the Easter Bunny. Hop tells the story of the teenage son of the Easter Bunny, E.B., who wants to change his path and pursue a career as a drummer in a rock’n’roll band. He travels to Hollywood and … Continue reading 5 of the Cutest Easter Movies to Watch this Holiday Season

iHeartRadio Awards

by Drew Ward One of the most anticipated awards ceremonies in music is the iHeartRadio Music awards. The night was filled with dazzling performances by Eminem, Cardi-B, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran and more. Cardi-B shone as she won the year’s Best New Artist, beating Khalid who was considered a favorite. Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” won song of the year. Imagine Dragons showed up by … Continue reading iHeartRadio Awards

10 Movies Audiences Cannot Wait To See

By: Kayla Stephensen Movies yet to come out in 2018 include several dystopian adaptations, Marvel follow-ups and spinoffs, a Star Wars backstory, as well as a selection of anticipated sequels. Below are short synopses of the top 10 to come: Ready Player One – March 30: A dystopian adaptation of Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel where humans escape a global energy crisis inside a virtual-reality game … Continue reading 10 Movies Audiences Cannot Wait To See

2018 Oscars Bring Lots of Surprises

by Drew Ward The Oscars is an event where the best in  entertainment is crowned. Ranging from the arts, movies, tv shows, even a retired NBA player, the Oscars has something for everyone. Throughout the night, there were lots of politically charged statements and speeches. However, in between the chaos, winners would be named and dreams were completed. The best picture went to The Shape … Continue reading 2018 Oscars Bring Lots of Surprises

Black Panther Contains Interesting Secrets

By: Kayla Stephensen The most recent Marvel movie The Black Panther came out with thematic events that curiously analyze the geopolitics of African American and African response to racism. The main protagonist, T’Challa, is the heir to the throne of the technologically advanced country of Wakanda and represents native Africans. When he takes the throne as the new Black Panther, he originally decides to keep … Continue reading Black Panther Contains Interesting Secrets

The Greatest Showman’s Success Surpasses Expectations

By: Kayla Stephensen The Greatest Showman, a family-friendly musical centered around the idea that what makes you different makes you special, premiered December 8, 2017, just a week before the latest Star Wars and Jumanji first showed. The first weekend, the movie was unimpressive, bringing in only $8.8 million compared to the more popular $36.2 million Jumanji opening weekend and $617.3 million Star Wars: The … Continue reading The Greatest Showman’s Success Surpasses Expectations

Black Panther: A Long-Awaited Hero

by Drew Ward In a remote town of Wakanda is the setting of the highly anticipated Black Panther movie. The movie is Marvel’s most anticipated movie this year besides Infinity War. Blank Panther is the only Marvel film to have a black superhero and a prominent female lead. The movie comes out on February 16 and some places on the 15. Wakanda is a town … Continue reading Black Panther: A Long-Awaited Hero

Grammys Display Strong Messages

by Drew Ward This year’s Grammy Awards on January 28 was a night dominated by Bruno Mars, who won seven Grammys. He won best album, best record and best song for the year. He had an amazing 2017 and a collaboration with Cardi B solidified his top spot. Although the Grammys are meant for music and bringing people together, there were a lot of messages … Continue reading Grammys Display Strong Messages

2017: The Last Movies of the Year

By: Carter Caldwell As 2017 ends, a handful of films still are set to make their way into theaters.  Among these latecomers are The Disaster Artist, The Shape of Water, and Wonder Wheel, all of which were released on 1 December. Those coming up are I, Tonya and Just Getting Started are set to hit theaters on 8 December.  Neon Studio’s I, Tonya is the story of figure skater Tonya Harding, who … Continue reading 2017: The Last Movies of the Year