“The Avengers” surpasses high expectations
Eric Deters, guest writer
May 15, 2012
You know that a movie gets things right when you search madly for another person who was crazy enough to stay up until three in the morning just to see it so you can gush about every aspect about it. For comic book fans, superhero fans and movie lovers in general, “The Avengers” is an absolute fever... Read more »
St. Louie Style: Prom night nails
Paige Antolik, Reporter
April 23, 2012
With Prom approaching quickly, there are many girls stressed about dress alterations, finding the perfect shoes and making hair appointments. But one important aspect that can’t be overlooked is nails. With the right nail polish color or design, the perfect “fairy-tale” Prom look... Read more »
The Courage Within Our School
Karre Wagner, Reporter
April 16, 2012
Courage: the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger or pain. That is exactly what this month’s character breakfast recognized students for doing. The monthly character breakfast was held Thursday, April 12, 2012, up on the Shelf in the Commons. Every month teachers... Read more »
Lack of participation leads to decline in Lunches on the Shelf
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
April 9, 2012
During the 2011-2012 school year, the Class of 2012 seniors have only had one “Senior Lunch on the Shelf” event. This event is a time when seniors get to eat lunch on the shelf (or in the courtyard, in this year’s case) which is brought from a restaurant in the community. It usually... Read more »
The book to cure your Hunger Games pain
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
April 9, 2012
Hunger Games is the latest young adult trilogy to capture audiences. And because it isn’t just about a dreamy vampire and hunky werewolf, Hunger Games appeals to everyone; young, old, male, female. And if you’re like me, you had a hard time closing Mockingjay after reading the last page in the fast-paced,... Read more »
“The Hunger Games” movie impresses, stays true to book
Eric Deters, Guest Writer
April 8, 2012
Before attending the early screening of “The Hunger Games,” I had only a small pool of knowledge regarding the trilogy of books that the film was beginning to adapt to the big screen. I had of course seen the number of trailers that had been put out, and it looked very well made, but I didn’t know... Read more »
Acting in ‘John Carter’ falls below expectations
Eric Deters, Guest Writer
April 5, 2012
Before anyone cries foul and tries to patronize this movie for being too much like some of the “Star Wars” prequels or another science fiction film series, know that the source material for Disney’s “John Carter” was written in 1917 under the title “A Princess of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs... Read more »
The problem with scare campaigns
Robert Hiller, Reporter
April 3, 2012
An influx of public service announcements (PSAs) appeared across school, brought to us by the Let’s Face It organization in partnership with the Rockwood School District. Let’s Face It has its goals set on creating a smoke-free environment for all St. Louis area residents. While I admire the effort... Read more »
Kony 2012 phenomenon sweeps the Internet enlisting national support
Leanne Beasley, Managing Editor
March 26, 2012
“Invisible Children uses film, creativity and social action to end the use of child soldiers in Joseph Kony’s rebel war and restore LRA-affected communities in central Africa to peace and prosperity.” This is the quote that heads the official Invisible Children website. On Monday March... Read more »
‘Hunger Games’ Glazes Details
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
March 26, 2012
It’s 3 a.m. on the morning of the much-anticipated Hunger Games midnight premier, and I sit unmoved by what I have seen of the movie adaption of Suzanne Collins’ best selling trilogy. I am unmoved because I was addicted to The Hunger Games before it hit the silver screen—which explains my “numbness”,... Read more »
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