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Hedgehog to Groundhog: A Brief History of Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is held every year on Feb. 2 in Punxsutawney, Philadelphia, and this day will “determine” the weather for the next coming weeks. This ceremony is a tradition that has been occurring for the last 135 years and it is simple as to whether or not the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow. According…Continue Reading Hedgehog to Groundhog: A Brief History of Groundhog Day

True Gem

Racing to the computer lab every morning right before school, Freshman Raeann Gillberg types furiously, writing and editing constantly to complete the story she has worked on for years.  Every little kid has a dream that they just won’t give up on. They have a story that they want more than anything to tell.   …Continue Reading True Gem

Little Birdie Delivers Message to Storyteller

Tweeting out a picture and tagging the author of the book “Make It Memorable: Writing and Packaging Visual News with Style” Carey McCarthy and her broadcast two and three students were excited when the author, Bob Dotson, replied to their tweet. “I thought it would be great to show what we’re doing here at Communications…Continue Reading Little Birdie Delivers Message to Storyteller

The Inspiration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

San Antonio, Texas is proudly home to the largest Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day march in the country. However, on Thursday, Jan. 6, the city’s MLK, Jr. commission board stated, “Amid the surge of omicron cases in and around San Antonio, the city annual MLK march has been canceled.” Martin Luther King, Jr….Continue Reading The Inspiration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home”: A Friendly Neighborhood Analysis

“Spider-Man: No Way Home,” directed by Jon Watts who is notable for directing the last two Spider-Man movies of “Homecoming” and “Far From Home,” premiered in movie theaters on Friday. Written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, this film is the long awaited conclusion for Sony and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man trilogy.   Set in Queens,…Continue Reading “Spider-Man: No Way Home”: A Friendly Neighborhood Analysis

“Encanto”: An Enchanting Evaluation

Disney’s “Encanto,” written by playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda who is known for his award winning pieces including “Hamilton,” “Bring it On: The Musical,” “In the Heights,” and many other hits, premiered in theaters and is rising in popularity. Directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, this animated film was created with the help of Walt Disney…Continue Reading “Encanto”: An Enchanting Evaluation