![Walking through the tunnel created by the cheerleaders and Celebrities, senior Frances Tran smiles as the soccer team is sent off during DEN for their playoff game against Rouse tonight. Tran said the wins against Smithson Valley and Alamo Heights gave the team a morale boost to take on the Raiders tonight. “I know we were not 100% confident in those games,” Tran said. “But, Rouse is a big opponent for sure. We’re definitely going into tonight with a lot of morale [because of the previous wins].”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/frances-tran.jpg)
![Holding a bucket of materials in one hand and a roll of tape in another, anatomy and biology teacher Tyler Terry prepares for a lab. Terry said his proudest moments are when his students are happy to see him. “When I take my wife to a football game or something and a bunch of students want to say hi to me or they like to smile and wave and it just makes me feel good that the students are really kind and supportive of me,” Terry said. “[I’m also] proud when I see students perform really well in their extracurriculars because I can see how hard they’re working in my classes, [so] when I see that they’re also working so hard in other things. Like they’re winning band competitions or they’re getting awards for their theater productions, or I see them put on their choir shows, that’s like, wow, you guys are incredible.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rags-6.png)
![Catching a ball, junior Alivia Robinson plays at the Cedar Park vs Glenn game. Having played since she was 5 years old, she is dedicated to softball and has committed to UTPB for softball. “When I got my offer it took me a very long time to decide where,” Robinson said. “Softball has always been my dream for college, and UTPB is my fit. When [I committed] I knew I was going to be loved and supported.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lilly-Adams-3.13aliviaedit-901.jpg)
![Holding her dog, Nova, senior Ariana Balakrishnan poses for her senior pictures while Nova wears a bandana with her college decision. Balakrishnan applied to 18 colleges in total, but she decided on Columbia in the end. “Right before I clicked the button to open Columbia’s letter, I literally looked at the camera and go ‘This is just gonna really suck because I wanted it so bad,’ and I clicked it and all of a sudden you hear trumpets,” Balakrishnan said. “There’s a video that plays when you open it and I actually didn’t watch the video, I just watched the screen go black, because every day of December before ED [Early Decision] I would go on YouTube and watch the acceptance video to manifest it, so immediately when the screen went black, I started screaming and jumping up and down. And my parents in the video are like ‘What are you doing, where’s the letter,’ and I was just screaming ‘I got in, I got in.” I just started crying, and it just felt like everything in the world came together.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ariana-2-300x217.jpg)
We walked into the movie and impatiently waited for the previews to come to a close. All over my TikTok “For You” page, TikTok after TikTok had been talking about the new “Anyone But You” movie and how it was one of the best rom-coms they had seen all year, so my friends and I immediately bought tickets. Popcorn in hand, we watched excitedly as the movie began with the famous lead actors making their entrance.
The new romantic comedy “Anyone But You” was released into theaters on Dec. 22 and stars popular actors Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell. The movie shows the hilarious love story of Bea and Ben as they go on a first date that takes a turn for the worse. The story follows the two as they both travel to Australia, and cause problems with their families as they argue and bicker anytime they are around each other. The fun enemies-to-lovers story brings back the popular 2000’s song “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, and it becomes a staple for the movie.
I had wanted to watch the movie ever since I watched the trailer, and the TikToks that I saw just made me want to watch it even more. Especially because it was starring Glen Powell. Powell is famously known for his roles in the action-packed movie “Top Gun: Maverick” and the rom-com “Set It Up.” He was also a born and raised Austinite and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Sydney Sweeney is known for her famous roles in “Euphoria,” “White Lotus,” and her new upcoming role in “Madam Web.”
The plot progresses with Bea and Ben going to Australia as Bea’s sister and Ben’s close friend are getting married to one another. After their terrible first date, these connections bring them back together, but not in a good way. They cause chaos within their families and to the soon-to-be brides who desperately try to bring them together as a couple. Bea and Ben eventually come to a mutual agreement to create a fake relationship to get back at their exes, who are also on the trip. “Anyone But You” tells the beautifully funny story of the young couple and their journey to love.
I seriously thought the movie was extremely funny. My friends and I, along with the rest of the people in the theater, were laughing out loud at some of the scenes and I was always rooting for the main characters. I am also a serious lover of romantic comedies, so I was definitely smiling and excited throughout the whole movie. Although I am pretty picky with rom-coms because most of the time I think some movies try too hard to be funny, this made me burst out into laughter.
I really loved the choice of actors for the movie and they played their parts extremely well. Especially Powell and Sweeney; I thought they had amazing chemistry not only in the movie but off-screen in interviews and other promotional videos. Many people online believe they are dating or had a secret affair because of how strong the chemistry between them is. Nevertheless, they did a phenomenal job in the movie and I truly enjoyed watching Bea and Ben’s story unfold.
I recommend this movie to any lover of romantic comedy or anyone looking for a fun pick-me-up film. This movie one hundred percent stuck the song “Unwritten” in my head for about a week or so, but I was not mad about it. I seriously recommend this movie and if you want to watch a romantic movie for the upcoming Valentine’s Day season, this movie would be perfect for you.
Penny’s Rating:
Music Rating: 8.5/10
Acting Rating: 8/10
Plot Rating: 8.5/10
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
