“Love, Simon” is the movie that today’s teens have been hoping for
Emma North, Photography Editor
March 26, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
While there have been multiple successful movies that highlight LGBT characters and relationships, like Moonlight and Call Me by Your Name, these movies are typically aimed at older audiences with R ratings or more artistic audiences with showings only at arthouse theaters. In teen-aimed content, LGBT representation has a reputation for not going well, usually either having stereotypical one-sided characters or very sad storylines. In recent years this has been improving, but #buryyourgays is an undeniable trope. Some people think movies like Love, Simon aren’t necessary and that current teens won’t appreciate it but I disagree. Love, Simon provides semi-realistic positive content for teens, whether or not they’re gay, Love, Simon is a fun relatable story, and positive relatable role-models are never unneeded when you’re growing up.
Read more »Star Wars, more like Star Was
Thia Haney, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Features, Opinions, Showcase
Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 15, 2017, the day all fans of the series will mark as the worst day of their lives. Overall, the movie consisted of fragmented, undeveloped ideas, resulting in a plot that was hard to follow. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… ...
The Golden Globes showcases art and activism
Allie Tatoy, Associate Editor
January 11, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
The 2018 Golden Globes, hosted by Seth Meyers, featured notable movies and TV shows from the previous year with winners including “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” for Best Motion Picture, drama and “Lady Bird” for Best Motion Picture, musical or comedy. Not only did the night feature ...
Riverdale: Episode 7 Recap
Aniket Adhikari, News Editor
December 5, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
Riverdale is back after Thanksgiving break with an updated format and even higher stakes. The Black Hood killer is testing the people of Riverdale: if he deems them to be reformed and noble, he will stop killing. If they are sinners, he will kill again. Due to its large ensemble cast, the episode ...
Lambert Dance Company gives a timeless performance
Allie Tatoy, Associate Editor
December 4, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
The Lambert Dance Company returns with another spectacular show, featuring energetic dances such as “Am I Not Good Enough?” and softer performances such as “Lost Grace.” The theme of the show, Millennium, is shown through the use of iconic 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s music, including "Bohemian Rhap...
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle”: a golden movie but a silver sequel
Emma North, Photography Editor
November 30, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
“Kingsman: The Secret Service” was the surprise hit of 2015, making 414.4 million dollars total in the box office worldwide and was the second highest grossing movie the weekend it premiered - only topped by “Fifty Shades of Grey”. The first movie set high standards for the highly anticipate...
Old comics give Thor new life in “Thor: Ragnarok”
Emma North, Photography Editor
November 30, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
“Thor: Ragnarok” diverged in style from the first two Thor movies, giving the character and his place in the MCU (the Marvel cinematic universe) the revitalization he needed. It was clear from the trailer that this was going to be a different Thor movie, but in some ways it looked too similar to “Guardians of t...
Riverdale: Episode Six Recap
Avery Ketcherside, Social Media Editor
November 27, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
While the beginning of season two was questionable, if Riverdale continues on this path of a modern, juvenile take on the “wrong side of the tracks” archetype, it’s safe to say season two will be an overall crowd-pleaser. Before we dive back into the world of Riverdale this week, how ‘bout we take ...
Riverdale season 2, episode 5
Cayla Vanderzanden, senior editor
November 13, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
Following the start of the second season, episodes have been packed with over-dramatized plot points and a lot of unnecessary chaos; this episode, however, has definitely hit a sweet spot. By far the best episode of Season Two, episode five has left viewers heartbroken and anxious for episode six. ...
Riverdale Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: Bad news, Betty
Morgan Wood, Social Media Editor
November 9, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
As Jughead Jones begins his usual voice-over narration of the happenings in Riverdale, the town walks on eggshells due to the blow-up of The Black Hood in the local paper. A recent target of the Black Hood, and founder of The Red Circle, Archie Andrews appears to be on high alert practicing his aim w...
Riverdale season 2, episode 3 recap
Cayla Vanderzanden, Senior Editor
November 3, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
Yet again, CW’s newest hit show, Riverdale, stirred up some unfathomable drama with the third episode of the second season. The end of last week’s episode shocked viewers with Moose and Midge’s terrifying confrontation with the masked killer. At the beginning of episode three we learn that Moose...
Riverdale Season 2, Episode 2 recap
Elizabeth Findley, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
From the first couple seconds of the “Previously on…” montage, the audience can expect this episode to revolve around the mystery of “The Angel of Death” in relationship to Fred Andrews and Ms. Grundy. We can also expect much more of Veronica’s “I hate my evil parents” rampage. This...
Emma North, Photography Editor
March 13, 2018
“I had never really thought about law until the fifth grade, if that makes sense I know we’re all young anyways. In the fifth grade, my teacher had this program called...
