Rosa: The girl who fixed herself
Alisha Musgrove, Media Editor
February 19, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
“How can someone receive joy from causing pain? Why do they want to hurt me? What am I doing wrong? I’m causing this to happen. I’m such a horrible person. I deserve this...I am worthless.” Rosa is nineteen. She is a magnificent, intelligent, caring young girl who believes she is the very...
Daredevil show proves entertaining
February 4, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Matt Murdock by day and Daredevil by night! Charlie Cox plays the role of the Marvel Comics hero. In the newest season of the show, different struggles of each character are highlighted this along with the captivating plot points keep you on your toes in the best way possible. As a...
Book review: Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac
Malena Gurnee, Web Journalist
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
The novel Code Talkers, by Joseph Bruchac tells of the thrilling tale of a fictional young Navajo soldier named Kii Yazhi during World War II. This novel captures an aspect of World War II that many are unaware of. Even though the Navajo faced unfair treatment from the Americans they were st...
Know the rules to buying gifts
Mackenzie Moore, Web Journalist
November 19, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
When buying gifts there are several “Do’s” and just as many “Don’ts” hopefully, this chart can help you when buying your gifts this season. Gift Do’s Gift Don’ts Be creative! Don’t stress! Be personal Don’t give a used gift. If given a gift you don’t ...
Bright Walls Mural Festival is coming to Jackson
Mackenzie Moore, Web Journalist
October 4, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
The Bright Walls mural festival is coming downtown! This event will bring thirteen artists from all over the nation to Jackson, Michigan to paint beautiful murals on buildings in the area. The festival is a week long activity that is set to start Oct. 4 and end Oct. 9. Many people within the co...
Growing brilliant writers
Lucas Worden, Web Journalist (Opinion)
March 20, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Writing is an essential tool for anyone who desires to aim higher when it comes to management and highly paid positions within a company but it is also a forgotten form of expression. Much like music, painting, or drawing, writing can be used as a way for teenagers to escape the stress of high school...
O’mya, what a book: Looking for Alaska by John Green
Amya Case, News Editor
March 9, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Column
Looking For Alaska by John Green Though this tearjerker was published in 2005, it still remains a best seller. This story takes place at a boarding school in Alabama with a boy named Miles Halter, who is done living his safe life at home. This 283 paged novel shows Miles’ journey ...
Black Panther movie leaves mark in history, proves successful
Adam Staudinger, Asst. Web Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
On Feb. 16, Marvel Studios released a groundbreaking film that changed the superhero movie genre forever. Marvel’s Black Panther (2018) is the first big budget superhero movie to feature an African-American as the lead. The film follows T’Challa (Black Panther) as he returns to the f...
O’mya, what a book: All the bright places by Jennifer Niven
Amya Case, News Editor
March 2, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Column
All the bright places by Jennifer Niven This New York Times bestseller is a about a boy named Theodore Finch and a girl named Violet Markey. These two students meet when they are assigned to do a project together. They then travel around their state of Indiana when their project begins to...
Adam’s Analysis: Justice League fails to meet expectations
Adam Staudinger, Asst. Web Editor-in-Chief (Opinion)
February 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Column
Warner Brothers studio released their newest superhero movie, Justice League, and received a mixed reaction from audiences worldwide. The film debuted on Nov. 16, grossing $278.2 million opening week. This is more than 20 million less than the budget of 300 million. The film is the fifth movie to...
Spotting the difference
Dakota Bright, Web Journalist
January 29, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
On Sept. 22, 2017, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8+ were released worldwide. 43 days later, on Nov. 3, Apple released the iPhone X. The iPhone 8 is the average model with enhanced settings, costing $700-$800, where as the iPhone X costs $999. The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8+ can be purchased or leased wit...
Adam’s Analysis: Critical and commercial success of ‘It’ movie
Adam Staudinger, Asst. Web Editor-in-Chief (Opinion)
December 21, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Column
The newest horror film to get a revamp is Stephen King’s It, a film that has created a lot of buzz from movie goers. The first onscreen appearance of standout character Pennywise, the Dancing Clown, was way back in 1990. It was originally a two part television miniseries which aired on the Amer...
