MOVIE MANIAC reviews Glass
Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
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Glass is the newest film by director M. Night Shyamalan. Starring James McAvoy who plays Kevin Wendell Crumb, and reprises his 23 split personality characters. Also starring Bruce Willis as David Dunn, Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, AKA Mr. Glass, Anya Taylor-Joy reprising her role from Split, C...
OPINION: MLB change reflects long-needed recognition
Morgan Vehige, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
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Over the last few weeks, Major League Baseball (MLB) has been abuzz with new rule changes and rumors flying around unconfirmed. One rule change that is here to stay, isn’t much of a rule at all. The MLB’s disabled list is now instead called the injured list. The injured list will still h...
OPINION: Your waiter is a person, too
Travis Bodell, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2019
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Things are never perfect when dining out. A drink refill that takes all too long. The food you order comes out bearing no resemblance to the picture on the menu. A server that just isn't enthusiastic enough to convince you that they enjoy taking care of you. The restaurant experience is full of flaws...
MOVIE MANIAC reviews Aquaman
Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
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I had the chance to see the big-budget superhero blockbuster about a guy who can talk to fish. I have to say, I am very surprised to report it was one of the best DC movies in recent memory. The film I am talking about is of course Aquaman. Aquaman is the newest addition to the DC Extended Universe, and ...
OPINION: Mere exposure should apply to crisis
Jasmin Kim, Ad Manager
January 22, 2019
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Mere exposure effect is a psychology term that refers to a person's growing positive perception of an object as the person is exposed to it for a long time. In the world of materialism, we often appreciate and buy an item just because of our exposure to them on TV. However, there is an exception; it's the story of t...
OPINION: What my fear of failure has taught me
Chloe Baker, Web Editor
January 8, 2019
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I stand at the very edge, looking down toward the thing I fear most. It's what haunts me everyday: failure. I shiver at the thought that the failure I have grown to fear looms closer than I had ever imagined possible. We are all far more capable of falling than we believe. But recently, it seems like I can never catch a...
MOVIE MANIAC reviews Elf
Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
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Elf is one of my favorite Christmas movies just because of how different it is from the rest of the cookie cutter holiday movies. It has so much charm to it. Elf is a 2003 fantasy/comedy starring Will Ferrell as the main character Buddy the elf. Also starring Jon Favreau, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, E...
OPINION: My experience as an only child
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
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During a college admission interview last summer, the admissions officer asked me what my favorite thing about my brother is. I jokingly said it was that we have a telepathic connection. Although my response was initially a joke, I began to realize the true special bond that my brother, Cameron, and...
OPINION: Trump administration’s new definition of gender highlights ignorance
Shelby Darnell, Opinions Editor
November 6, 2018
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The concept of gender has recently begun to change to be more accepting of LGBTQ people, specifically transgender people. However, the Trump administration wants to change that by defining gender by genitalia at birth, specifically in Title IX. Title IX protects people in educational institutions...
Photo Op: What would you do if you won the lottery?
Jasmin Kim, Ad Manager
November 1, 2018
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On Oct. 24, the Mega Millions lottery announced the winner of the $1.537 billion jackpot, a South Carolina native. For a few weeks prior to the announcement, the school was filled with the imagination of what to do if they won the lottery. As we observed this national lottery fervor, we asked Laf...
MOVIE MANIAC reviews Halloween (2018)
Jacob Ward, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
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I’m senior Jacob Ward and I am a bit of a movie buff. I have loved movies since I was born, it was just one of the things I’ve been raised on. It wasn’t until I was about 11 years old that I realized movies are something that a large team of people make, and I wanted to be part of that process one...
OPINION: Introverts still make great leaders
Chloe Baker, Web Editor
October 23, 2018
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Today's culture is biased against introverts. An outgoing, loud and bold personality is idolized, especially in the workplace. Oftentimes, an introverted personality is looked down upon, especially for leadership positions. The common misconception that only outgoing individuals make good leaders is understandable. Intro...
