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Words fall short of instrumental glory

Words fall short of instrumental glory

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor February 28, 2018

Creative Commons Is it acceptable to completely dislike a song’s lyrics, but think their instrumentals are amazing? If I could remove all the words from “Lovin’ is Bible” by the Aces, I would...

‘Still in Love’ lyrics hold meaning, tell a story

Jason Honesto, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

Creative Commons The up-and-coming band "Thirdstory" has been publishing youtube videos for over three years, but have only recently announced the dropping of their first album, "Cold Heart" set to...

2018 Oscar nominations: who will win, who should win?

Gabi Wy, Editor in Chief February 20, 2018

Creative Commons This year, there are pressures on The Oscars---the #MeToo movement demands men not be excused for ignoring consent, and #OscarsSoWhite continues as race relations are at the forefront...

Novel full of fun, fluff, friendship

Novel full of fun, fluff, friendship

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

The Guardian Simon Spier is a 16-year-old and not-so-openly gay teenager who prefers to save the drama for Creekwood school musical. He hasn’t told anyone about being gay, except for an anonymous...

A heart-wrenching love story for all

A ‘heart-wrenching’ love story for all

Jason Honesto, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

Wikipedia Commons In a world stuck in the midst of a love drought, it’s very rare to find anything capable of reigniting the forgotten fires of passion and desire. With waves upon waves of hatred...

Among the missing packed with motivation, emotion

‘Among the missing’ packed with motivation, emotion

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

amazon Anthologies of short stories are great ways to delve into an author’s writing style and creativity, as well as to explore their themes within different examples of their writing and to make...

‘Lady Bird’ depicts realistic, hilarious teen experience

Gabi Wy, Editor in Chief January 31, 2018

Wikipedia Commons It’s rare to see a movie about the teenage experience that’s smart, yet not pretentious. Hilarious, but not cliche. Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” does it, and does it spectacularly. There’s...

‘Open House’ lacks creativity

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Wikipedia Commons Netflix is home to many great movies and series. It’s the perfect place to go watch a great, creepy thriller film with a group of friends or even for a date. "The Open House" is...

New album brings joy

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor January 31, 2018

Wikipedia Commons I first stumbled across Vance Joy with his “Your Mess is Mine” single. It’s accurate to say it was love at first listen. Joy will fully release his highly awaited album “Nation...

Broadway, take notes

Broadway, take notes

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer January 23, 2018

Joel Kramer Musicals have been an important source of entertainment in America for many decades. With phenomenal soundtracks, passionate performances, and important themes addressed in memorable and...

Shape of Water deserves praise

‘Shape of Water’ deserves praise

Emma Corry, Staff Writer January 23, 2018

Photo by Kerry Hayes They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Nothing could be truer in the case of Guillermo del Toro’s latest film “The Shape of Water.” I went into this film knowing...

Netflix provides honest take on love, violence

Netflix provides honest take on love, violence

Gabi Wy, Editor in Chief January 16, 2018

imbd “The End of the “F**cking World” is bleak in concept, but beautiful in execution. James (Alex Lawther), 17 at the beginning of the series, is pretty certain he’s a psychopath. He’s...

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