‘Pygmalion’ great social commentary, mediocre love story
Sarah Rogers, Features Editor
February 19, 2019
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Once upon a time, I went to see a five-act play condensed into two, and so begins our story. “Pygmalion” was craftily done. From costume, to set, to the slightest mannerisms of each character, there was a purpose to each and every aspect of the show. I am always impressed by the ability ...
Self-made band The Maine full of bold messages
Kendall Sedam, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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Most people haven’t heard of a band called The Maine. I hadn’t until they opened for the All-American Rejects at a concert I went to in the summer of 2017. The Maine was formed in Arizona in 2007. The members are lead singer John O’Callaghan, lead guitarist Jared Monaco, guitarist Kennedy Bro...
Netflix’s ‘Ted Bundy Tapes’ romanticizes famed serial killer
Alleigh Dillman, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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The lives of notorious serial killers are making their way to the big screen with movies showing their behavior, mindset and visual of “what happened” in each person’s life. With movies like “My Friend Dahmer” which focused on Jeffrey Dahmer’s life prior to killing, and the new “Ex...
‘You’ reveals hidden danger of romantic tropes
Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
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Previously aired on Lifetime, “You” has quickly become a certified binge-worthy show by the way it reveals the errors of romantic tropes many people have seen through classic movies like “Say Anything” and “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” Besides reflecting the errors of this current culture, it...
FOX’s ‘Rent: Live’ unexciting, subpar
Megan Miller, Chief Copy Editor
February 12, 2019
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FOX’s overwhelmingly hyped production of the musical “Rent” aired Jan. 27. However, the production failed to live up to lofty expectations. Initial problems, like airing a pre-recorded dress rehearsal after an actor broke his foot instead of performing live, dampered hopes for an amazing sho...
Japanese series ‘Re: Mind’ mysterious, psychological
Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
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“Re: Mind” is a psychological Japanese series on Netflix that follows a bunch of high school girls who find themselves in a usual predicament as they are restrained in a dining room, not knowing how they got there or why. The original series has 13 episodes ranging from 23 to 30 minutes, but it ...
‘Sex Education’ full of scandelous, humorous content
Alleigh Dillman, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
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Health class in high school was something every teenage student dreaded. No one wanted to sit through “the talk” or watch videos on STIs. However, Netflix managed to reel in teenagers’ interest on this topic with the new original series “Sex Education.” Starring a British cast with ...
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ full of art, character growth
Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2019
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Everyone knows the origin story of Spider-Man, but do they also know the story of Spider-Man’s successor? “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is a computer-animated film telling the story of Miles Morales, a teenager struggling to fit in at his new school and to fulfil the expectations of his pare...
‘Educated’ memoir reflective, modern fable
Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
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“Educated” by Tara Westover is a memoir which tells the story of her life through carefully detailed snap shots of important moments. Written last year, this work has become a bestseller due to its ability to inspire and help us to reflect upon ourselves and our family. It is on the New York Tim...
Inspiration, contentment found within ‘The Dark Between Stars’
Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2019
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Life isn’t always full of sunshine or even just rain. It’s a little bit of both. Instagram poet Atticus tackles and illustrates the many ups and downs of life through his poetry, specifically in his second poetry collection titled “The Dark Between Stars.” In the collection, Atticus presen...
Characters ignite hope, humor in ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’
Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
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During an era where girls were not allowed to be educated or employed, Kim Yoon-Hee did the only thing she could think of to help out her family, which is to disguise herself as her sickly younger brother, Kim Yoon-Shik. “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” follows Kim Yoon-Hee at the most trivial time of her life. ...
‘Reawakened’ enjoyable, yet unrelatable
Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
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A ritualistic lifestyle is not very fun, so when New Yorker and high school senior Lily is troubled with the task of assisting a risen mummy in keeping a god from causing chaos, she takes on the adventure. “Reawakened” by Colleen Houck brings a world of Egyptian mythology that clashes with m...