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"Moana" Refreshing Twist on Classic Disney Princess

“Moana” Refreshing Twist on Classic Disney Princess

By Layla Gantus, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

“Moana” is an amazing movie that offers a refreshing twist on the classic Disney princess. The movie follows the same basic outline as any other Disney princess movie. A teenage girl, Moana (Auli’i...

Review: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”

Review: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor November 28, 2016

Exciting many Harry Potter fans, J.K. Rowling began a new chapter in her writing with a screenplay for the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” which was released on Nov. 18. This movie...

Book Review: "Highly Illogical Behavior" Intriguing Read

Book Review: “Highly Illogical Behavior” Intriguing Read

By Jenna Weinhofer, Assistant Arts Editor November 28, 2016

John Corey Whaley’s new novel, “Highly Illogical Behavior,” is an intriguing, tear-jerking novel that keeps the reader hooked. To begin, the last memory Solomon Reed has of school is taking off his...

Art Review: "Connectivity"

Art Review: “Connectivity”

By Austin Dilley, Staff Writer November 25, 2016

A popular thread amongst social media and teens is the stigma surrounding mental health as well as understanding of how it affects us. Across our own campus it is being brought up in classrooms, clubs,...

“Arrival” A Sci-Fi Roller Coaster

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor November 18, 2016

“Arrival” is an amazingly breathtaking film in two ways: you’re either marveling at the sheer spectacle of the cinematography or you’re losing your mind attempting to understand its complex plot....

The artwork from 24K Magic

New Album from Bruno Mars is Fun but Lacking in Depth.

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor; Humor Editor November 18, 2016

Bruno Mars embraces a lavish lifestyle on his newest release, “24K Magic,” which dropped Thursday. The album, a compilation of sounds from 70s funk to 90s hip-hop, contains plenty of synthesizers,...

"The Walking Dead:" Episode 704 “Service”

“The Walking Dead:” Episode 704 “Service”

By Luke Oldham, Staff Writer November 15, 2016

The fear that was instilled in the season premiere of “The Walking Dead” was fleshed out to the fullest in last night’s episode. Negan comes to Alexandria to collect his payment, which really means...

“Me and Your Mama” Review

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor November 14, 2016

The eclectic Childish Gambino released “Me and Your Mama,” the first single off his upcoming album “Awaken, My Love!” this past weekend. The single is a departure from the experimental hipster-rap...

"The Walking Dead:" Episodes 702-703

“The Walking Dead:” Episodes 702-703

By Luke Oldham, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

The past couple episodes of the AMC hit drama, “The Walking Dead” has been a bit out of the ordinary.  The second episode of the new season was a polar opposite to the season opener, which was...

A Thrilling and Chilling Wind Ensemble Concert

A Thrilling and Chilling Wind Ensemble Concert

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor October 24, 2016

A Thrilling and Chilling Wind Ensemble Concert Black lights, glow in the dark effects and partial instruments being played are atypical for a band performance, but were incorporated into the fall concert...

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