‘Lady Bird’: A Tribute to Teenage Tribulations
Natalie Suh, Design Editor
February 15, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
"Lady Bird" captures the true essence of being a teen.
2018 Grammy Predictions
Annie Smuts, Body Copy Editor
January 28, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Record of the Year “Redbone”–Childish Gambino “Despacito”–Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber “The Story Of O.J.”–JAY-Z “HUMBLE.”–Kendrick Lamar “24K Magic”–Bruno Mars “Despacito” was one of the biggest songs of the year, spending 16 weeks at the...
Beyond The Scene
Madeline Trumbauer, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Korea, 2013--seven musicians, Kim Nam Joon (Rap Monster), Jungkook, Jimin, V, Suga, Jin and J-Hope perform on TV for the first time to debut their first track, “Single.” This began a four-year journey of hard work with their recording agency, Hit It, to create their image and shape their talent, a...
Justice League Enters the Box Office
Peyton Downing, Source Editor
December 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
“Justice League” is the newest piece of the DC Comics Extended Universe, featuring a cast of multiple familiar comic book heroes. Among them are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more. The movie was released Nov. 17, and its arrival was anticipated by several DC fans. “I’ve waited for it fo...
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Blasts Into Theaters
Daniel David, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Forty years after the release of the original Star Wars film, the newest chapter arrived this year on Dec 15. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is the eighth installment in the “Star Wars” saga and is a direct sequel to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Many are excited to see what director Rian John...
Miss Universe Crowns a Winner
Michael Thistlethwaite, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
On Nov. 26, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned Miss Universe for her country South Africa.. The pageant was held in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood. Miss Universe is a diverse pageant, with contestants coming from various countries across the globe. This was the 66th Miss Universe pageant and featured Steve ...
Popular TV Shows of 2017
Samantha Fisher, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Netflix made the decision to start releasing original content in 2013. With audiences ranging from teens to adults, "Stranger Things" has made the streaming service even more popular. Although not a Netflix original, originally airing on The CW, "Riverdale" also earned 960,000 viewers within its first...
Introducing the 2017 Grammy Nominees
Megan Wallace, News Editor
December 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
The nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards are out, and people are talking. The 2018 Grammy nominees for Record of the Year and Album of the Year include all minority artists. This has not happened since 1999, when there were no white males nominated. This year’s nominees are Childish Gambino,...
Battle of the Smartphones
Vivienne Francois, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
According to Business Insider, the term “smartphone” was not commonly used until 1995. Today, new advancements are constantly being made from smart phones to virtual reality glasses. Known for its a search engine, Google made its own phone: the Google Pixel. Some Apple users believe that the new...
Taylor Swift’s New Reputation
Gabrielle Francois, Web Editor
December 1, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Since her first hit, “Tim McGraw,” in 2006, Taylor Swift has been an icon in the music industry. Recently she revealed a more controversial side of her personality to the public when she came out with a “new” version of herself. While most of her fans have supported her fro...
Behind the Screen
Vivienne Francois, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
A new app called Sarahah is gaining popularity among students. To access it, students can attach a personalized link to their Snapchat which allows people to anonymously say whatever they want about the person who shared the link. In many situations, the app’s effects on its users have been negative...
TV Shows Increase Autism Awareness
Kaitlyn Piggott, Sports Editor
October 30, 2017
Filed under Carousel, Entertainment
As years go on, TV shows change with the views of society. Today, many shows’ plots are about cops, disaster-stricken hospitals or superheroes, but for the first time autism is being represented on the small screen. In Netflix’s “Atypical,” the main character Sam, who is played by Keir Gilchrist,...
