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“Color Ballz” is challenging fun

By Allison Lackner, Business Manager October 16, 2017

The player sits there wondering where the time went after playing Color Ballz. The new updated version of this game is highly addictive for all ages. The player just wants to keep playing in hopes of beating...

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‘TBH’ app proves to be popularity contest

By Emily McCloskey, Intern October 16, 2017

Only available in certain states including Michigan, TBH is an app used by many high schoolers to see who likes you and why. In the app, classmates can choose students for different polls based on...

Season five of ‘The Goldbergs’ premieres on ABC

Season five of ‘The Goldbergs’ premieres on ABC

By Hannah Zalewski, Intern October 13, 2017

Season five of “The Goldbergs” premiered on Sept. 27th on ABC. Picking up right where it left off in season four, Erica (Hayley Orrantia) is getting ready to go to college. In true Beverly Goldberg...

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“Ship of the Dead” leads with more good than bad

By Katelynn Mulder, Editor October 10, 2017

The third book in the Magnus Chase series “Ship of the Dead,” leads the reader on a fast-paced, action packed, and often times hilarious quest to prevent Ragnarok, the end of the world. This installment...

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‘American Made’ engages viewers with dramatic history

By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2017

“American Made,” a movie inspired by true events, keeps viewers constantly engaged through fast-paced action and periodic, comedic breaks. Tom Hanks stars as Barry Seal, a commercial pilot who gets...

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‘Gotham’ breathes new life into story-line

By Savannah Burguron, Intern October 3, 2017

     Season four of “Gotham” premiered Thursday,  Sept. 21 on FOX. The episode was action packed from start to end and was overall really good.        This season they brought back...

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“Younger Now” Travels Back to Cyrus’s Roots

By Anna Post, Editor October 1, 2017

From being a puerile and bubbly childhood country star to becoming a more vulgar persona in early 2014, Miley Cyrus has proved to be dynamic. Her eclectic poppy undertones and electric vocals have changed,...

Super Mario Run shows potential

Super Mario Run shows potential

By Hannah Zalewski, Intern September 29, 2017

If an addicting game that requires little effort on the player's part is what people are looking for, then Super Mario Run could be the perfect match. Super Mario Run consists of four intertwined games:...

The Good Place could take two paths in upcoming season

The Good Place could take two paths in upcoming season

By Amber Braker, Page Editor September 28, 2017

NBC’s Thursday night sitcom,“The Good Place,” offers an original and comedic depiction of the afterlife. The show builds a world in which there are two destinations after death: The Good Place and...

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‘The People vs. OJ’ relives biggest trial in the 90’s

By Arzoo Chhaya, Intern September 27, 2017

As the 10 year anniversary of the popular reality TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” approaches, fans are compelled to think of the family’s first shot at fame during the infamous trial of...

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Nothing like a ‘Warm Glow’ to put you to sleep

By Zoe Graves, Page Editor September 25, 2017

Seven months after releasing their debut album “Landmark,” Saint Paul, Minnesota natives Hippo Campus are back with a new EP. “Warm Glow” features three new tracks with a sound reflecting the title,...

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Sims 4: Toddler Stuff Pack review

By Allison Lackner, Business manager September 25, 2017

Although simmers saw the appearance of toddlers in Sims 4, the update was missing cute clothes and accessories for the new characters. The latest Sims pack, Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack, promised new options...

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