Back in October, I was one of several seniors who gave the keynote “What We Wish We Had Known as Freshmen” to incoming freshmen. I lectured on things like going to PLC, using accordion folders, and getting enough sleep. By now, however, everyone (or at least most of us) has made it through…Continue Reading Summer, T-minus eight weeks
I remember sitting at the computer- it was freshmen year and it was time to fill out our course cards. I was conflicted with what electives I should pick, especially for my fine arts credit since the school doesn’t have fine art electives except choir, orchestra, and band….Continue Reading The art of the headlines
When does the statute of limitations on a spoiler run out? I’ve heard stories from my parents’ generation which claim that the secret of Darth Vader’s identity was kept for months after “The Empire Strikes Back” was released in May of 1980 in order to not ruin the surprise of fans who had…Continue Reading The Force Awakens Fandom, Franchise
As you may have heard, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are charging forward with a full head of steam from the New Hampshire primaries on Wednesday, and the former “establishment” candidates (i.e. Hillary Clinton and any of the Republican frontrunners excluding Trump) are floundering in a campaign season that has proven to be vitriolic and…Continue Reading How important is voting, really?
Being a fanatic of the Hunger Games series since it first appeared, I’ve devoted myself to see all the films created based on it. With Mockingjay Part 2 serving as the end of the trilogy, I was overall pleased with the movies representation of the books. With the books bringing readers into a…Continue Reading inaccuracies stir up rebellion in fan’s heart
The unexplained Snapchat billboard I pass everyday on my way to school serves as a constant reminder of how much the phone app violates my private life. Recently, students (myself included) have become uncomfortably aware of Snapchat’s updated privacy policy. It states that both the intricately-planned picture to your crush, and the rapidly-snapped,…Continue Reading Let’s (snap)chat about privacy
After seven years of waiting for the next official sequel, it’s finally here. Vault Dwellers and Wastelanders from around the world gathered on Nov. 10 to get their hands on Fallout 4; A post-apocalyptic, open world, role-playing game that sold 1.2 million copies on Steam (A gaming platform on PC), and also had the most…Continue Reading Waiting for Fallout 4 almost makes me wish for a nuclear winter
For those of you who don’t know (despite my constant complaining), I’m working on my Eagle Project, a major service project required of all Boy Scouts who want to earn their Eagle Rank, and it is, without a doubt, the most ambitious thing I have ever done, more ambitious even than applying here and expecting…Continue Reading student experiences toolshed moment
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, The Visit hit theaters on Sept. 11 and was the top movie at the box office its opening weekend. The movie is formatted as a documentary being produced by one of the main characters, Becca. She and her brother, Tyler, spend the week with their grandparents whom they…Continue Reading Horror hater pays ; The Visit a visit
Standing in a seemingly endless line in the blazing and shimmering sun, I take off my Houston Texans hat and wipe my forehead. Struggling to hold onto the excessive luggage my mom forced me to pack, I inch closer to the front. There are seasoned veterans near us, singing songs at the top…Continue Reading Summer fun, brotherly love