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Six Months to Live a read worth while

“Six Months to Live” a read worth while

Kayli Potter, Staff Reporter December 16, 2016

“Dawn Rochelle sits in the doctor's office, clutching her mother's hand. They can't believe the diagnosis. Dawn is only thirteen years old, and she has leukemia.” These were the first words that...

Things Fall Apart provides insightful look at other cultures

“Things Fall Apart” provides insightful look at other cultures

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2016

Written by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, "Things Fall Apart" is probably the most authentic narrative ever written about life in Nigeria at the turn of the twentieth century. The novel was first published...

Let It Be delivers teen angst through punk influence

“Let It Be” delivers teen angst through punk influence

Hannah Norris, Staff Reporter November 9, 2016

The Replacements formed in 1979 as part of an early thriving punk and alt-rock scene in Minneapolis, MN. Their third studio album, “Let It Be,” marked the shift to a new, post-punk sound for the band. “Let...

Ouija: Origin of Evil exceeds expectations as both thrilling, engaging

“Ouija: Origin of Evil” exceeds expectations as both thrilling, engaging

Madison Crees, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2016

A recently released, supernatural thriller prequel to the 2014 film, "Ouija: Origin of Evil" took place in a 1960s Los Angeles suburb and surrounds the Zander family. The mother, Alice Zander, hosts fake...

Milk and Honey offers delightful poems

“Milk and Honey” offers delightful poems

Raina Basso, Editor October 14, 2016

“Milk and Honey” is a book of collected poems written by Rupi Kaur and was published in October of 2015. The poems focus on different subjects women can face in their daily lives, such as love, loss,...

Masterminds intertwines true story with comedic relief

“Masterminds” intertwines true story with comedic relief

October 8, 2016

Jared Hess’s seventh film “Masterminds,” is based on the true story of the Loomis Fargo Robbery that took place in 1997. The film, released Sept. 30, stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen...

Disraeli Gears combines blues and psychedelic rock

‘Disraeli Gears’ combines blues and psychedelic rock

Hannah Norris, Photography Editor October 3, 2016

Consisting of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce, Cream was one of the first supergroups to emerge in the 1960s. Known for combining blues rock with a psychedelic sound, they quickly gained the...

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child impresses old and new readers alike

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ impresses old and new readers alike

Amiyah Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 19, 2016

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is the 8th establishment that continues the Harry Potter story. Written by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany as a screenplay for the West End, the play...

Life is Strange creates incredible game play

‘Life is Strange’ creates incredible game play

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2016

"Life is Strange" is a story-based, episode graphic adventure game published by Square Enix. The choices the player makes in the game affect the overall outcome of the story.  It's initial release date...

Bobs Burgers comically intriguing

‘Bob’s Burgers’ comically intriguing

Kara Brooks, Editor September 9, 2016

“Bob’s Burgers” is a cartoon about a middle-aged man who runs a failing burger restaurant with the help of his odd wife and three zany kids. I first heard about “Bob’s Burgers” through a...

Pasta Jays gives mediocre first impression

‘Pasta Jay’s’ gives mediocre first impression

Anniston Weber, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2016

"Pasta Jay's" officially announced it was opening its doors Sept. 8. The restaurant is an Italian-based eatery filled with food options from pizzas, to sandwiches, to classic pastas. I went to the restaurant...

Ryan Adams embraces heartland rock sound

‘Ryan Adams’ embraces heartland rock sound

Hannah Norris, Staff Reporter August 31, 2016

Since launching his solo career in 2000, Ryan Adams has explored many different avenues with his music. But moving from the alt-country leanings of his first album "Heartbreaker", the cool folk of "Cold...

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