by Michaela Pittman 1.Reading expands your vocabulary. When you read books meant for your reading level, you’re exposing yourself to familiar and new vocabulary. This allows you to learn new words within the context of ones you already know, which makes it easier on you and doesn’t make you feel like you’re having to look them up in a dictionary or having to memorize them; … Continue reading 4 Reasons to Pick Up a Book

By Mackenzie Pittman Looking for a way to spend your weekend? As the end of the year rolls around, you can fill your time with blockbuster movies throughout the holidays. October 27 Jigsaw (R) A horror movie following the investigation of gruesome murders committed by the man Jigsaw, who was thought to be dead. Thank You For Your Service (R) Depicts the struggle for soldiers … Continue reading Blockbusters fill the rest of 2017

By Mackenzie Pittman Hayao Miyazaki, a co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is a Japanese screenwriter, producer, director, author, and animator. Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio that has produced a multitude of movies. Miyazaki is well-known for his creative story lines and beautiful animation. His movie “Spirited Away”became the highest grossing film in Japanese history and he won the Academy Award for Best Animated … Continue reading Watch One of These Top 5 Studio Ghibli Movies

By Mackenzie Pittman This October, Sinclair Community College Theater Department produced the play “Blues for an Alabama Sky” by Pearl Cleage. Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to go see it with my dad and my sister, Michaela Pittman. The play follows the lives of five African-Americans living in Harlem, New York during the Harlem Renaissance and a time of mass political controversy. The main … Continue reading Blues for an Alabama Sky: Play Review

By Michaela Pittman The season for scary movies has finally arrived. And if you are anything like me, you have a difficult time deciding what to watch. There are a plethora of scary movies out there, but only a handful are really worth your time. Knowing which one to pick can be a difficult task, so I have made a list of movies organized to … Continue reading Which Scary Movies to Watch This Halloween

by Mackenzie Pittman Looking for a delightful yet captivating novel to read? This September Sarah J. Maas, the author of the New York Times best selling series Throne of Glass, released her newest installment in the series, Tower of Dawn. The Throne of Glass series follows the life of Celaena Sardothien, an assassin living in Adarlan, the current kingdom brokering power over the land. Throughout … Continue reading Mass releases next installment in Throne of Glass series

By: Carter Caldwell Just as all things have life cycles, so do our favorite TV shows.  When the end of a season rolls around, fans (and sometimes, those who work on the show) are constantly wondering if their show made it.  Generally, networks keep the shows that have large fanbases, but loyal fans are always a big plus.  Shaky ratings, on the other hand, are … Continue reading Was Your Show Cancelled or Renewed?

By: Carter Caldwell The summer movie season is always one that guarantees fun, and this summer is no exception.  This summer will see the release of upwards of 40 films, including horror, drama, superhero, and comedy films.  On June 2, right after school lets out, Wonder Woman will be the first modern day superhero movie centered on a female superhero.  Also released on that day … Continue reading Summer 2017 Movie Lineup