OPINION: New trailer releases for “A Minecraft Movie” 

By Brendan Clementz “As a child, I  yearned for the mines.” This is an actual quote from the second, recently released Minecraft movie trailer. As this line demonstrates, the movie has not let up on the odd campiness that the original trailer was criticized for.  More examples of the off-putting realistic-yet-blocky CGI that was showcased in the first trailer are presented here. Everything, from the … Continue reading OPINION: New trailer releases for “A Minecraft Movie” 

Unconventional holiday movies to watch this season

By Brendan Clementz While looking for some holiday movies to watch this year, I came to the realization that not many notable holiday movies have been made in recent years, and I’m starting to get tired of watching Home Alone for the 84th time. To remedy the lack of new material to watch, I asked around and racked my brain to make a list of … Continue reading Unconventional holiday movies to watch this season

Is Moana 2 worth the watch?

By: Kacy Solomon Walt Disney Studios released “Moana 2,” November 27. “Moana 2” takes place after the events of the original. Since it was released close to Thanksgiving day, families went out to watch the new Disney sequel.  The description of the movie on Fandango’s website said, “Walt Disney Studios reunites Moana and Maui for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. … Continue reading Is Moana 2 worth the watch?

Scripted or Not? Jake Paul took on Mike Tyson

by Kacy Solomon On Friday night, Jake Paul, the boxer turned social media influencer, and Mike Tyson, legendary boxing champion, fought in the ring of the AT&T stadium. After the fight took place, lots of watchers commented on the fact that maybe the fight was scripted.  Background Jake Paul Paul has been a social media influencer. He started his career in 2016 on the Disney … Continue reading Scripted or Not? Jake Paul took on Mike Tyson

Five board games to play in the fall and winter seasons

by Kacy Solomon During this time of the year, the temperature gets colder and colder outside causing more residents to stay in. If you’re looking for something to do when it’s cold outside, board games are a fun activity. Here are five games you can play at home with friends and family throughout the colder seasons: Monopoly: A Classic Game for Longer Events Monopoly is … Continue reading Five board games to play in the fall and winter seasons

What really happened to Liam Payne?

By Samantha Schulz The singer Liam Payne who was known for being in the teenage boy band One Direction passed away at 31 years old. He fell off the third-story balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 16.  The police were called according to BBC, prior to dealing with a man acting erratically and under the influence. They found Payne’s body in the … Continue reading What really happened to Liam Payne?

What you need to know about the Eras Tour end

By: Summer Bixler As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end, it is clear that it did not fall short of success. Although fans from all over the world have been raving about this tour for months, not everyone may know what all exactly it entails. Each show is over 3 hours and 15 minutes long and showcases 46 songs, so there’s something for … Continue reading What you need to know about the Eras Tour end

Generative AI “game” trained on Minecraft releases

by Brendan Clementz Oasis, a generative AI model created by the AI companies Etched and Decart, became viral online, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), for being “the first AI game,” trained entirely on millions of hours of Minecraft gameplay footage. The “game” has come under scrutiny for its lack of objective and originality. https://twitter.com/etched/status/1852089772329869436?s=46 Oasis is currently free-to-play for anyone who can run … Continue reading Generative AI “game” trained on Minecraft releases

What’s new in makeup this fall

By: Summer Bixler With the holiday season being right around the corner, many trending makeup brands are releasing new and exclusive products, or adding a new seasonal shade. As we wait for the upcoming winter releases, we have plenty of fall products to check out. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm         Summer Fridays, a popular brand known for their clean products, released a limited time shade … Continue reading What’s new in makeup this fall