Thoughts on Kiss Me, Kate

Alexa Shrake, Writer

February 8, 2018

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The recent MHS production, Kiss Me, Kate, was a show within a show. Throughout, scenes from the Shakespearean play, Taming of the Shrew, are mixed in with aspects set in the 50s throughout acts one and two. Walking into the auditorium of MHS, the first thing one notices are the props on both sides of the stage...

Black Mirror Reflects A Possible Future

Callie Musgrave, Crystal Bailey, Writers

February 8, 2018

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Imagine a world where you can only live in a neighborhood if you have the social ranking of a 4.5 or higher and the only way to achieve that rating is by other people evaluating what you post or how you interact with them. Maybe you give some cookies to everyone in the office and your score goes from...

What’s Up With The Room?

Allison Beliles, Writer

February 8, 2018

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For more than five years during the mid-2000s, a billboard loomed over Highland Avenue in West Hollywood. It was an ad for a movie; it had a black and white background and it said three things: THE ROOM, RSVP, and a phone number. The lack of information on the billboard was hard to digest. What was ...

Social Media Stars VS. Hollywood Stars

Hannah Johnson, Writer

November 27, 2017

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Have you noticed that your favorite singers or actors might have been out famed by social media influencers with no real acting or singing careers? Since the rise of social media, ordinary people on Instagram, musical.ly, and other social networking apps have risen to fame simply because of the thin...

10 Easy Last Minute Costume Ideas

October 30, 2017

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We’re in high school, so of course we procrastinate. We all wait until the last minute to do everything. Halloween is soon and you may not have your costume ready yet, but I got your back. Here are 10 easy, last-minute costume ideas.     Where’s Waldo You will need a re...

Look What We Made Her Do!

Andrea Rahman, Writer

September 14, 2017

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Taylor Swift’s music video for her newest song, “Look What You Made Me Do,” received the most views on a Youtube video within 24 hours. Almost three years after her last album, country-singer-turned-pop-star Taylor has landed back on top with her most recently released single from her upcoming album,...

Louboutin Nude Shoe Collection

Hannah Johnson, Writer

September 6, 2017

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Christian Louboutin has launched his new collection of Nude Shoes. The skin toned shoes have a new and different twist, though. There are now seven various shade selections women are raving about that coordinate with almost every skin color. The new colors come in two styles, Christeriva heel and Ch...

Tale as Old as Time Gets New Twist

Jianni Adams, Writer

May 1, 2017

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Beauty and the Beast has been a beloved tale since 1991. Talking inanimate objects, action, love, and triumph - what’s not to adore? Of course, when the movie was announced to come out as a live action film, fans everywhere were elated. But as the positive reviews, amazing graphics, and stellar singi...

Meet Julia

Kodey Williams, Writer

April 21, 2017

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On Monday, April 10th, Sesame Street formerly introduced it’s newest muppet, Julia. Julia isn’t just a yellow muppet with orange hair, but rather, she is unique in that she has autism. Sesame Street first announced the arrival of Julia in 2015, as she appeared in an online storybook titled We’re...

Kendrick Was Humble, Sit Down

April 20, 2017

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Twenty-nine year old hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar used his fame to broadcast an inspiring and motivational message in one of his most recent music videos, and fans are backing him up every step of the way. The music video to one of Lamar’s latest singles, “Humble,” was released on March 30,...

A Mistaken Message

Lydia Rector, Writer

April 19, 2017

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Advertisements are everywhere. Companies turn to ads to promote and draw attention to their products in order to make a profit. One popular food and beverage company, PepsiCo, recently released an ad that publicized one of their most popular drinks, Pepsi-Cola. However, this ad drew a different kind o...

Are Consoles Dying?

Gary Baker, Editor

March 1, 2017

Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase

Gaming has changed throughout its history. It’s no longer just a bunch of token machines found in an arcade or a few pixels moving around the screen. It has evolved over time, and a big shift has been made in recent years. Many, including myself, have switched over from consoles to PC gaming. It ...