‘Joker’ movie raises concern despite box office success
Ashley Edgeworth, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
The Box office was booming on October 4th due to the recent release of ‘Joker,’ as were police stations across the nation. Police were on high alert in response because when the last Batman movie ‘The Dark Knight’ that opened on July 20, 2012, a mass shooting occurred inside a Century 16 movie...
Americans say ‘cheerio’ to British shows
Katya Boskovic, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
For all dedicated PBS viewers, the beloved characters of ‘The Durrells in Corfu’ and ‘Poldark’ have graced the screen for the past four and five years, respectively. At the heart of these television shows is a quirky British family of five living on Corfu and a Cornish Captain adjusting to life...
Disney streaming service provides competition for Netflix
Renee Calhoun, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
In today’s entertainment world, streaming services are the most popular way of watching movies and television shows. Services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO are thriving off of this new form of binge watching . Unfortunately, shows and movies are being taken off certain platforms due to unrenewed contracts....
The bagel industry unwrapped
Katie McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
Whether you desire a warm breakfast or a late-night study snack, the bagel industry has you covered. Options ranging from cinnamon raisin and chocolate chip to asiago cheese and plain are endless, similar to the toppings. Three of the most renowned bagel places nearby are Einstein Bros. Bagels, The Great...
Live action Disney and its live impact
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Over the last few years, many live action Disney movies were created, including a new rendition of ‘Aladdin’ that recently came out in 2019. One main question amongst major Disney fans remains: Are these new live action spectacles just fillers because Hollywood has run out of ideas? One thought is...
Farm-to-table promotes healthy eating
Katie McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
Eighty years ago, it was common to eat a meal made with food that was harvested, picked or slaughtered a couple days prior or even earlier that day. Now, the genre of farm-to-table restaurants is a fast growing community. People desire fresh, local food that has not spent days in a truck or sitting on...
‘Downton Abbey’ release fulfills movie teasers
Katie Saso, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
“Downton Abbey” fans rejoice! The Crawley family is back on to the big screen as of September 20, 2019. Anxiously waiting its return since the series, fans had been hoping the film would start off where season six ended back in 2015. This new movie continues the dramatic lives of the Crawley family...
‘Friends’ celebrates twenty five years
Renee Calhoun, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
What makes a television show popular? In the case of the 1994 smash hit show “Friends,” there may be a way to figure out why. With its 25th anniversary this year, it’s time to see what makes this show still resonate with audiences after twenty-five years. “Friends” first aired on September...
From Madonna to Taylor: changes in pop
Grace Kelly, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
If someone were to ask you what your favorite song was today, you would probably say something like Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita,” Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” or Ed Sheeran’s “I Don’t Care.” But what if you went back in time a few decades? What would you be listening...
Worth every ‘penne’
Matthew McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Rome, Florence, Venice, three great cities that formed the backbone of the historic Roman Empire. All three cities served as early global melting pots at the center of a web of trade, art, science, and geopolitics. In those roles, the many foreign visitors brought a host of culinary habits that mixed t...
Jig is up: Irish dancers shine at world championships
Morgan Trunda, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Many people often joke that they’re only Irish on Saint Patrick’s day. This does in fact hold true for most those who partake in celebrating the Irish culture during the month of March. Even for the other eleven months of the year, Irish culture has taken the stage by storm. One phenomenon that just...
Billie Eilish finds her sound on first album
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
When people hear the phrase “child prodigies,” they think of history-making composers and musicians like Mozart, who started composing at the age of three, and Michael Jackson, king of pop, who was the lead singer in the Jackson 5. However, in the world of alternative music a new child prodigy continues...
Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
As the fall sports season comes to a close, many seniors play their final games as high school students. Next year, they will not only continue their education in college,...
Hockey players face off against pressure
November 1, 2019
It is finally that time of year again. The hockey team is lacing up their skates, excited to be back...
Teens put down ball, pick up whistle
November 1, 2019
When people think of their childhood athletic coaches, most people will picture an adult, but are adults...
Ashley Edgeworth, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
The Box office was booming on October 4th due to the recent release of ‘Joker,’ as were police stations across the nation. Police were on high alert in response because...
Americans say ‘cheerio’ to British shows
November 1, 2019
Disney streaming service provides competition for Netflix
November 1, 2019
November 1, 2019