Make it or Break it: Passengers
HannahN, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
-- SPOILER ALERT -- This cutting edge survival story had so many great moments. The ingenious futuristic technology is paralleled by the breathtaking cinematic shots of the all-consuming final frontier that this film takes place within. The jokes are well placed, the characters are beautifully scripted,...
Top Hidden Treasures of Netflix
JordanM, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
We all have those nights where we just want to watch a great movie on Netflix. But, a common Netflix deterrent (unless you have a recommendation) is that it takes forever to find a good movie you haven’t already seen. However, I myself have seen quite a few of those nights and have found a few gre...
Note to Self
KaylaP, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
YouTuber and entrepreneur, Connor Franta, has been buzzing about his up and coming book Note to Self on all of his social media platforms. This will be Franta’s 2nd book to be released after A Work in Progress which released back in April 2015. This new book is set to be released worldwide on April 18, ...
Person of the Week: Regan Evans
SujeanS, Co-Copy Editor
March 11, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, People of Cy Woods, Showcase
Bath bombs have become more and more popular recently, however they can be expensive and a hassle to get a hold of. This is why freshman Regan Evans decided to start a business making and selling bath bombs. "I started watching videos about them and I thought they were cool," Evans said. "But I didn't...
All Star Champion
KaylaP, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, People of Cy Woods, Showcase
Sophomore Tj Reeves proves that hard work can pay off with his black belt in taekwondo. Starting at 5 years old and continuing now at 15, Reeves not only participates in the sport but teaches it to others as well. “I started [taekwondo] when I was 5 years old and I began because my parents thought...
DWTS Season 24
KyleR, Business Manager
March 1, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
With 23 seasons already behind it, ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" is chugging along into their 24th season and is already picking up viewers' attention. Earlier today, ABC announced their pairings for the upcoming season. This season's cast is a very diverse, consisting of the first former or current...
The Oscars
ColinH, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Only the most prestigious and proclaimed actors and movies are celebrated on this night, and the Oscars are always a spectacle for the public. Many of us have been anticipating the Oscars this year, as several amazing movies have made their ways to the top of our consciousness. Notably La La Land,...
Misleading Movies
TeresaH, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
All About Eve, released in 1950, focuses on the Broadway-admirer, Eve who dreams of performing on a Broadway stage. With such a setup, this movie seems to be a typical idealistic, somewhat boring, black and white movie. Within the first 15 minutes, however, something starts to seem off about Eve's ch...
Person Of The Week: Grace Taylor
KaeT, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, People of Cy Woods, Showcase
We all wonder who our relatives are, whether they were interesting or if they did anything momentous. Some of us don't know our ancestors at all. Freshman Grace Taylor made a surprising discovery last year while completing a US history family project. One of her ancestors is none other than famous pirate...
Stress Relief
KiaraC, Reporter
February 23, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope with it. Everyone reacts differently to stress and experiences different stressors, or things that cause stress. Common stressors in high school include balancing school, relationships...
5 Movies to Look Forward to in 2017
LeahT, Entertainment Editor
February 21, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Every year thousands of movies are released. There's always something for everyone. Here is a list of 2017 movies to look forward to. Justice League This movie is where it all comes together for DC comics- introducing superheroes other than Batman and Superman to their films, including...
New York Fashion Week
FallanW, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
This week is the 2017 NYFW (New York Fashion Week) where top designers such as Micheal Kors Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren and brands such as Coach and Calvin Klein broadcast their latest and newest Fall/Winter styles for 2017. New York Fashion Week is a series of annual events and runways that are held in...
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