Neeson’s ‘The Grey’ surprises, disappoints
January 29, 2012
If you’ve been anywhere near a TV in the past 2 months, you’ve no doubt seen the trailer for Liam Neeson’s latest thriller, The Grey. While the plot is nothing new (plane crashes, a few survive, they’re goal afterwards is to survive, blah blah blah), I still decided to see the movie.... Read more »
Adele changing music forever
Karre Wagner, Reporter
January 26, 2012
A new rising star is changing the way that teens are not only listening to music but how they look at music as well. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is giving teens a positive role model to look up to, showing boys and girls that a positive self image is everything. When told by her manager that she needed... Read more »
St. Louie Style: Being different makes the difference
Paige Antolik, Reporter
January 26, 2012
I know everyone thinks they’re different, unique and expressive in their style, but in reality, they’re not. If you think about what girls wear at our school, I’m sure everyone would have the same answers. Leggings and Uggs, Sperrys, t-shirts and jeans, etc. I’ll even admit... Read more »
Plotline, acting shine in ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’
Christine Jackson, Sports Editor
January 24, 2012
Director Stephen Daldry, of The Reader fame, has returned with his next novel adaptation, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. The story follows former Jeopardy! champion Thomas Horn as Oskar Schell, an intelligent, albeit odd, nine-year old on his quest for answers after his father’s death on... Read more »
Top 4 albums of 2011
Sarah Greenlee, Opinion's Editor
January 19, 2012
It was hard for me to narrow down my list, recalling all of the music I’ve enjoyed over the past twelve months. However, I decided to keep my list at a simple four, because I had so much to say about these albums. They deserve all the praise they get, and hopefully just because 2011 has passed,... Read more »
Backseat Trashcan: Elephant in the Room
Gabby McDaris, Reporter
January 11, 2012
The 2012 Presidential Election is more entertaining to watch than any reality show. If you watch a Republican debate you will see what I am talking about; it seems each candidate has made at least one mistake during the debates. There has been Rick Perry’s infamous “oops” incident,... Read more »
Spotify provides new way to discover music
Danielle Slauter, Asst. Entertainment Editor
January 5, 2012
As I write this blog, I’m listening to She & Him’s obscure single I Can Hear Music on Spotify. I’ve also discovered and reconnected with other music as well, such as 90′s alternative-rock from my childhood and albums I’ve been wanting to listen to for a while now, such... Read more »
Backseat Trashcan: H8ers gonna H8
Gabby McDaris, Reporter
December 13, 2011
If passed, California’s Proposition 8 will define marriage as between a man and a woman, meaning that same sex couples will not be able to marry. This proposition has been the center of much debate since it was first proposed in 2008. There were supporters waving their American flags and holding... Read more »
Pujols situation not black and white
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2011
When I first heard that Albert Pujols had signed with the Los Angeles Angels, the fan in me wanted to scream. I knew that I should be angry at either… A. Pujols for leaving a team that JUST WON THE WORLD SERIES for more money after saying that he would take less to remain a “Cardinal for life”... Read more »
The Peabody Opera House produces Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
December 9, 2011
On Dec. 6, I was fortunate enough to attend the dress rehearsal of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the newly restored Peabody Opera House. As the host of Peabody Energy’s Christmas Party, my family and many other employers’ close ones gathered to celebrate the holidays at the Opera... Read more »
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