Why an All-Female “Lord of the Flies” Won’t Be the Progressive Film Classic We All Want
Carson Dike, Photojournalist
September 21, 2017
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Get ready for a crash landing. Well... more like a “crash and burn” landing. A new film for William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies, is currently being written by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. But unlike the novel’s typical male-dominated array of characters and obvious darker subject matte...
500 Million Dollar Prize
Allie Steward, Photojournalist
September 20, 2017
Filed under Opinions
Imagine winning 500,000 dollars. What would you buy? How would that change your life? This past Wednesday, as millions of fans crowded around their televisions to watch the season finale of Big Brother, one of the three final contestants would see their life change forever. Big Brother is a game show in ...
Low Expectations For Summer
Malieka Khan, Photojournalist
June 9, 2017
Filed under Opinions
Summer of 2017 is just around the corner, and as a result the anticipation is rising. Many students have high hopes for this year’s summer, especially those who have been waiting all year for this well deserved break. The question is, will their expectations be met? During summer, or more so the weeks l...
My Experience in Every 15 Minutes
Bridgette Roberts, Photojournalist
June 9, 2017
Filed under Opinions
With butterflies swarming around in my stomach, I sat in my seat during first period anxiously awaiting the extremely emotional day that I could no way have been prepared for. Thinking that I was going to be pulled out during third period where most of my friends were, I got pulled out during first...
Review: Everything, Everything
Hailee Ramirez, Editor
June 9, 2017
Filed under Opinions
For all the lovers of those corny, yet, charming love stories, the movie “Everything, Everything” will have your heart. It is sure to fill all those teenage girl hearts with laughs and tears simultaneously. Of course, at the same time, it is bittersweet "with its diverse love story, but its focus on re...
Review: Khalid’s Debut Album
Hailee Ramirez, Editor
June 9, 2017
Khalid, the newest R&B singer-songwriter to the music industry, has been capturing the souls of almost all music lovers with his soothing, yet, calming voice and lyrics. The rhythm and beat of his songs are quite different from any other singer, which is why he’s seemed to spark so many people....
How to stay fit over Summer
Hailee Ramirez, Editor
June 9, 2017
Filed under Opinions
Summer is approaching rapidly and it can be so easy to get out of shape with so much free time to sleep, or eat, etc. Of course, with no homework and school, who wouldn’t want to take advantage, and just sleep. However, according to Huffington Post, any type of exercise that get your heart pumping wil...
What Should Be Known About Le Pen
Juliette Fournier, Photojournalist
May 23, 2017
Filed under Opinions
The French election which took place in two rounds left two candidates in the running: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. It was up to the French people to decide who to support. Of the two candidates, Le Pen is a far-right populist unlike Macron who is a far less extreme candidate. Despite being a former...
Ivanka Trump: Feminist or Fraud?
Amanda Chung, Photojournalist
May 23, 2017
Filed under Opinions
Ivanka Trump is a very controversial figure, mainly due to her father’s views and policies. Her support for her father has received a lot of negative feedback because Donald Trump is infamous for his sexist and misogynistic views on women. He would often times attack other women and make rude comments...
Protesting Votes Won’t Change Anything
Madeleine Katz, Photojournalist
May 6, 2017
Filed under Opinions
Since President Donald Trump was elected into office, protests all over the United States have begun both violently and nonviolently. Some protesters say he is taking away women's rights or that he is racist while other protesters are trying to prove that he will be a great president, according to ...
Should Children Be Given Participation Awards?
Madeleine Katz, Photojournlist
May 6, 2017
Filed under Opinions
From a young age children are awarded for their accomplishments in sports, the arts, and academics yet others are getting awards for just participating. If everyone gets an award whether they win or not, it makes the awards for the winners seem less significant and gives a message that winning isn’t...
F21 Shirt Brings Terrible Blast From the Past
Alyssa Pepito, Photojournalist
May 6, 2017
What was once everyone’s favorite store has now gone through so much over the course of years. Forever 21 stands as a controversial shop for all people due to previous accusations. This time, Forever 21 pulls a line of T-shirts from their shelves as women Stella Lopez and Amie Alton were shopping in...
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