Films to look out for over break
Chloe Presley-Gundaker, Staff Writer
May 22, 2019
While the stereotypical idea of summer is envisioned as lounging on beaches and poolsides with a tropical drink in hand, burning up in the sun, it rarely is ever that. High schoolers tend to spend summer break either in rooms, huddled under a cocoon of blankets watching Netflix or in movie theaters wa...
A bittersweet ending revealed too soon
Laney Rendon, Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2019
The idea to write this review with an added twist came from Twitter. Every few posts, I came across one post particularly exposing any lore derived from "Avengers: Endgame." And then two days after a three-hour cry fest that was opening night of the fourth Avengers movie, 'Game of Thrones' came on. My t...
An act worth watching
Taralynn Gates and Laney Rendon
May 1, 2019
In 2015, mother of one, Dee Dee Blanchard, was found dead in her bed. Her daughter, Gypsy, perceived as sickly with a range of illnesses such as muscular dystrophy and leukemia, unable to walk and mentally stunted, was nowhere to be found. Two troubling posts on their joint Facebook account with a l...
Gotham’s curtain closes
Chloe Presley-Gundaker, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Nearly five years ago, Danny Cannon released the pilot of the highly successful Fox show, 'Gotham'. Since then, it has received remarkable acclaim from DC fans because of the different light it brings to a story we’ve seemingly heard over and over again. Despite its massive praise, the show came to...
‘Shazam’ lacks sparkle
Laney Rendon and Taralynn Gates
April 23, 2019
With Marvel's fourth Avengers adaption, "Endgame," opening today, DC is throwing its best efforts to the wind. Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Shazam keep DC films afloat. After a disappointing Justice League, humor is DC's new favorite tool. "Shazam" came out April 5, reaching an audience score of 91 pe...
Top 10 horror movies
Emilee Johnson and Skylar Butts
April 15, 2019
Between the classics and the newbies, horror movies have inevitably shaped pop culture. Whether you hide under the covers at every scare or you embrace the spine-tingling sensation of pure terror, the love of a good adrenaline rush has drawn people to theaters all around the world. Here, we have com...
The power of pizza
Daniel Lackey, Staff Writer
April 12, 2019
Scattered locations of pizza joints dot the Spring Branch landscape hoping to lure in customers eager to satisfy irrepressible pizza cravings. Choosing one is a mission in itself, so our staff is here to help. By describing their pizza place preferences in their perspectives, your next pizza excursion...
District champions
Taralynn Gates and Jackson Posey
March 25, 2019
Six schools. Three sink, three swim. At some point, it comes time to take off the training wheels and ride on to victory. And Smithson Valley Theatre did just that. Dazzling the crowd with pulsing lights and vocal feats, raw emotion and unchecked terror, the cast strutted off the stage with a well-dese...
In the zone
Taralynn Gates and Jackson Posey
March 8, 2019
The room is black. Standing in a circle, connected by hands. Eyes closed, ears open, listening to the director’s words and feeling his hands on their shoulders as he speaks to them. The fate of the work that was put into the show over the last two months is about to be decided as they prepare to s...
Top 10 Sitcoms
Skylar Butts and Emilee Johnson
March 4, 2019
American comedy is a lot of things. Immature, light hearted, stupid, raunchy, and sometimes just plain blustering. But one thing is for sure, a good laugh is just what someone needs to make their day brighter. Sitcoms are a tradition, their legacies lasting for years and their jokes never getting old....
“And the Oscar goes to…”
Daniel Lackey, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The 91st Academy Awards witnessed laughs, tears, excitement, and surprises on Feb. 24. Usually, one can predict the outcomes of who will be victorious for each category, yet the Academy's known to spice things up in unexpected ways. Were my predictions correct, or were they miles apart from what actual...