‘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...
The Man in the Hood
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
December 3, 2018
Bows and arrows. An arrogant sheriff. A vigilante risking everything to restore peace in his city. The story of Robin Hood is a familiar one, retold many times through the screen with different directors adding their own twists. Directed by Otto Bathurst, the new movie Robin Hood stars Taron Egerton ...
Review: 2018 Texas Thespians Festival
Justin Ballou, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Each year, theatre programs from around Texas attend the Texas Thespians Festival. This year's festival, which included different workshops, classes, shows and competitions, took place in Grapevine, TX at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. Our theatre troupe - troupe #6289 - competed...
