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At the edge of history and my seat: New series installment captivates both new and old audiences

At the edge of history and my seat: New series installment captivates both new and old audiences

By Mary Bentley, Staff Reporter February 2, 2023

National Treasure: Edge of History is a fresh take on the National Treasure movie series from the early 2000s featuring Nicholas Cage. The Edge of History series features new faces of four friends, including...

Komi can’t communicate: refreshing realism courtesy of Netflix

Komi can’t communicate: refreshing realism courtesy of Netflix

By Kyleigh Egli, Intern November 3, 2021

The anime adaptation of the popular manga “Komi Can’t Communicate” was released on Oct. 21. Netflix picked up the series and will add it to its extensive catalogue of original anime. Being on the...

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

By Alyssa King, Staff Reporter May 25, 2021

Marvel is notorious for their wild action packed movies and shows that have sparked joy in viewers for decades, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is no different. They never got their solo movies...

Ginny & Georgia: desperate times calls for desperate measures

Ginny & Georgia: desperate times calls for desperate measures

By Joleigh Jackson, Section Editor March 16, 2021

"Ginny & Georgia," starring Antonia Gentry (Ginny), Brianne Howey (Georgia), Diesel La Torraca (Austin), Felix Mallard (Marcus) and Sara Waisglass (Maxine), is about a girl and her family who find...

Fame is a Fickle food: Dickinson season two

“Fame is a Fickle food:” Dickinson season two

By Annabelle Julien, Intern January 29, 2021

Season one of the American historical comedy-drama “Dickinson” first aired on Apple TV Nov. 1, 2019. The first three episodes of season two were more recently released on Jan. 8, 2021. This modern...

“Instant Influencer” showcases youth beauty talent

“Instant Influencer” showcases youth beauty talent

By Marvin Robles, Intern June 1, 2020

On April 24, YouTube released a new James Charles show called “Instant Influencer.”  “Instant Influencer” is about teenagers that have a talent for makeup, who compete for $50,000 and a collaboration...

Never Have I Ever: A guide to survive high school

“Never Have I Ever:” A guide to survive high school

By Jo Jackson, Intern May 5, 2020

The show “Never Have I Ever” starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Devi), Richa Moorjani (Kamela), Poorna Jagannathan (Nalini), Ramona Young (Eleanor), Lee Rodriguez (Fabiola), is about an Indian-American...

Seven Seconds to binge watch

“Seven Seconds” to binge watch

By Taylor Mitchell, Staff Reporter March 23, 2018

The new Netflix original “Seven Seconds”  brings back the crime-justice fighting storyline we all love. The story is about Brenton Butler, a young African American with a mom who loves who him deeply...

Showing up and showing out

Showing up and showing out

By JoAnna Alexander, Intern February 2, 2018

On Sunday, Jan. 28, the highly anticipated Grammy award show took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Every year, a big aspect of the program is the red carpet and what celebrities arrive...

Crazy Ex-girlfriend excels in third season

Crazy Ex-girlfriend excels in third season

By Amber Braker, Page Editor January 31, 2018

"Crazy Ex-girlfriend," The CW's unique musical sitcom, is back with its third season and another new theme song.  So far it’s diverging from its whimsical roots in favor of more overtly dark themes...

Riverdale winter premiere packs action and suspense

Riverdale winter premiere packs action and suspense

By Savannah Burguron, Intern January 30, 2018

  After an action-packed winter premiere of  “Riverdale,” viewers will come back for more. It premiered Jan. 17 on the CW network and introduced the audience to a new character and went further...

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