‘Big Brother’ increases adrenaline and provokes competition
Isabelle Braun, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
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For 20 years "Big Brother" has aired on CBS, hosted by Julie Chen. Now, as the season comes to an end, viewers are concerned with the possibility of the show not being renewed for another year. "Big Brother" is a competitive reality show that focuses on the lives of 16 members of society. The show...
‘Turtles All the Way Down’ is worth the read
Anna Brull, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
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“Turtles All the Way Down” is a book by John Green that was published on Oct. 10, 2017. In the book, the two protagonists, Aza and Daisy, investigate the disappearance of a fugitive billionaire with hopes of collect the $100,000 reward. Along the way, Aza starts to realize she has feelings for...
‘Central Intelligence’ definitely worth seeing
Caitlin Leiker, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2018
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“Central Intelligence” was released to theaters on June 17, 2016, and grossed $127.4 million at the box office in North America. The movie’s two front men, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson, play an unlikely dynamic duo in the film. Bobby Wierdicht (Dwayne Johnson) and Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart)...
‘The Crucible’ draws you in despite hatred of characters
Isabelle Braun, Online Editor
April 20, 2018
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"The Crucible" is a fictionalized rendering of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay. Written in 1953, Arthur Miller took the story and created a masterpiece that entices the audience to continue watching despite their own feelings. The story follows Abigail Williams (Winona ...
Recent EP from Weeknd falls short of other works
Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2018
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Able Tesfaye, more commonly known by his stage name “The Weeknd” released his six-song EP, “My Dear Melancholy,” to fans on March 30. Thus far in his career, Tesfaye has released one EP, three mixtapes, three studio albums, and one compilation album, “Trilogy,” which is a compilation...
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ offers nostalgia
Amiyah Gonzalez, Assistant Editor
February 12, 2018
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The past few years have been littered with reboots, remakes and sequels. New 'Star Wars' movies have been made, a female-driven version of 'Ghostbusters' and most recently a proclaimed sequel of the 1995 classic 'Jumanji.' The 2018 movie, 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,' stars Dwayne Johnson, Jack...
‘The Greatest Showman’ uses computer animations instead of real animals
Isabelle Braun, Online Editor
January 22, 2018
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Warning: The following will contain spoilers for "The Greatest Showman." "The Greatest Showman" is a musical inspired by the creativity of P.T. Barnum. It was directed by Michael Gracey and showcases the performances of Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Keala Settl...
‘Lady Bird’ portrays adolescence realistically
Amiyah Gonzalez, Assistant Editor
January 17, 2018
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'Lady Bird' is a 2017 film directed by Greta Gerwig and stars Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Lucas Hedges, Timothee Chamalet and Tracy Letts. The film has been marketed as a coming-of-age story about a girl in her last year of high school and her relationship with her mother. The film was nominated...
Jaden Smith’s ‘SYRE’ reveals artist’s musical prowess
Lacey Gregory, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2018
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As the son of superstars Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith, 19-year-old Jaden Smith has been in the spotlight for most of his life. Despite living in the public eye, Smith has managed to maintain an air of mystery around his personal life. That is, until the release of his most recent musical project. In...
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ an interesting new installment for franchise
Amiyah Gonzalez, Assistant Editor
December 19, 2017
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Warning: The following review will contain spoilers for the new installment of Star Wars Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is the eighth episode in the Star Wars franchise and the second installment in the new trilogy. It was directed by Rian Johnson and stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boye...
Illenium’s ‘Ashes’ powerful and great overall
Isaiah Schindler, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2017
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“Ashes” is Illenium’s debut studio album. Illenium, also known as Nick Miller is an American DJ that has been in the EDM scene for some time and has appeared on the Billboard Charts, collaborating with Gryffin with the single “Feel Good” featuring Daya. Since then, he has worked on other...
“The Cabin” leaves you on the edge of your seat
Isabelle Braun, Online Editor
November 27, 2017
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“The Cabin” by Natasha Preston in 2016, is a based off the life of Mackenzie, friend to Josh, Megan, Kyle, Aaron and Courtney. The book begins when the six of them go on a trip to Josh’s cabin, with an unlikely accomplice of Josh’s estranged brother, Blake. After a night of drinking, the unsupervised...
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