‘Tony and Tina’s Wedding’ Review
Ally JohnPress, Reporter
October 10, 2019
This past weekend I had the enjoyable experience of watching “Tony and Tina’s Wedding” at CPHS. This play was an improv event that allowed for audience interaction while still simulating the experience of a real wedding. The main characters were Tina, played by senior Emma Vaughn, and Tony, played b...
“13 Reasons Why”: This Show Should Be Canceled
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
September 27, 2019
In the following article, there is discussion of suicide, mental health and sexual assault, proceed with caution. A show that claims to discuss teen suicide and depression in an important manner, "13 Reasons Why" goes far beyond what it promises and not in a positive way. Based on the book...
Book Review: Challenger Deep
Ruchi Sankolli, Reporter
September 26, 2019
Author Neal Shusterman, who has written other books such as the Arc of Scythe and Unwind series, presented "Challenger Deep" in 2015, a book that won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature the same year it was published and the Golden Kite Award for Fiction in 2016. The novel ...
‘Sex Education’ Netflix Show Starts Conversation
Callie Copeland, Reporter
May 28, 2019
This January, a new show hit Netflix and got high schoolers from around the world talking. "Sex Education," released Jan. 11, explores the lives of American teenagers as they navigate their newfound hormones, desires and issues. While the American students are portrayed by young British actors, the show...
IGOR Review
Jalen Gomez, Reporter
May 24, 2019
Tyler Okonma, known as Tyler, The Creator, released his sixth studio album, “Igor” on May 17. Features from Kanye West, Playboi Carti, Solange, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams and more, these features definitely made this album something special. This album had a different sound to it than the rest of the musi...
The Power of Marvel
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
April 3, 2019
Throughout the years, Marvel has introduced new, amazing superheroes through adventurous and hilarious movies. On March 8, they released their newest movie, "Captain Marvel." The movie tells the story of a girl learning to control great power, as well as discover who she is and what she's fighting for. The...
‘The Umbrella Academy’ Review
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
March 26, 2019
Based on the original comics of the same name by Gerard Way, the new Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy” follows both the separate and connected stories of the seven Hargreeves siblings as they deal with the aftermath of their father’s death and attempt to save the world from the upcoming apo...
So Far Gone, An October’s Very Own Presentation: Re-Released
Jalen Gomez, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. One thing that a lot of people tend to have nostalgia with is music, and that’s why we celebrate the anniversary of classic albums and mixtapes. On Feb. 13, 2009, A...
No, It Isn’t Romantic
Estefani Rios, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Let me get right to the point, “Isn’t it Romantic” was an okay movie. It’s wasn’t bad, but there wasn’t anything that I truly loved. There are some spoilers below, so if you want to see the film, I wouldn’t read this yet. The movie is directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, who is the direc...
Watchmen: The Wrong Kind of Superheroes
Jalen Gomez, Reporter
January 28, 2019
With Netflix releasing an insane amount of shows and movies to its current catalog, TV lovers are getting a very nice catalog of options to watch at any given time. A majority of the releases have been critically acclaimed films, from “Indiana Jones” to the newer “Star Wars” movies and “Pulp Fict...
“I Would Hit Rewind”
Estefani Rios, Reporter
January 23, 2019
On Friday, Jan. 11, Gnash, an American singer-songwriter and producer, released his 13 track debut album “We.” The album has been anticipated by many of his supporters, including me, after his last three EPs titled “U,” “Me” and “Us” came out. The album revolves around heartbreak, ins...
Mary Poppins Returns
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
January 10, 2019
Since 1964, Disney's Mary Poppins has been an inspiration for children and adults alike. With stars like Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, it's hard to imagine any remake outdoing the original. However, Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily Blunt, succeeded in bringing old characters back to life, as we...
