The Hunger Games catches more than fire
November 30, 2013
by HALEY MILLAN Editor-in-chief “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” hit theaters on November 22, causing pandemonium across the nation. Based off the series by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence, the movie broke box office records for pre-Thanksgiving Wednesday and Thanksgiving... Read more »
Xbox One vs. PS4
November 25, 2013
by CAROLINE GAVURA Section Editor The wait is finally over – Sony and Microsoft are finally releasing their long awaited new consoles. The Playstation 4 was released on November 15, while the Xbox One was released November 22. With the holidays drawing near, consumers will have to decide which... Read more »
Miami Dolphins bullying scandal
November 25, 2013
by EDWARD PINTO Section Editor Miami Dolphins offensive lineman, Richie Incognito, is under investigation due to “bullying” his teammate Jonathan Martin. Racist and cruel text messages were shared between the two, say investigators who found the messages after Martin’s sudden leave... Read more »
Stand Your Ground laws may not count for everyone
November 25, 2013
by HALEY MILLAN Editor-in-chief Renisha McBride, 19, was found on Saturday, November 9 on the porch of the shooter in Detroit, Michigan, another victim of Stand Your Ground laws. It is believed that McBride was asking for help at the residence after her cell phone died and she was involved in an accident.... Read more »
European Music Awards 2013
November 25, 2013
by EMILY SZPAK Social Media Coordinator The 2013 MTV European Music Awards were hosted in Amsterdam this year on November 10, 2013, hosted by Miley Cyrus. She stole many of the highlights of the night. The show opened with Cyrus rising out of a spaceship and dancing with a little person, setting the... Read more »
Consumers choose retail therapy over Thanksgiving
November 25, 2013
by CAROLINE GAVURA Section Editor Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Who wouldn’t love an entire day devoted to bonding with family and amazing food? Apparently, a lot more people than you would think. Usually the madness of Black Friday does not start until the day after Thanksgiving;... Read more »
Post Office opening for shipping on Sundays
November 25, 2013
by BRIANNA SICILIANO Photo/Video Editor Starting in the Los Angeles and New York areas, the United Postal Service will open on Sundays in order to deliver Amazon packages. The U.S. Postal Service and Amazon have partnered up to make Sunday shipping possible. In 2014, more cities will be able to take... Read more »
Social media and its impact on college admissions
November 25, 2013
by AMBER KELLY Photographer Many high school students are under the false impression that what they put online is private, and now, more than ever, this lack of privacy on the internet is having a negative impact on students everywhere. Colleges are no longer just concerned with GPA’s and standardized... Read more »
Gaga’s new album ‘Artpop’
November 18, 2013
by BRIANNA SICILIANO Photo/Video Editor Pop Icon Lady Gaga released her third full-length album, “Artpop,” on November 11 to the world, and it is nothing short of success. Stefani Germanotta, better known by her stage name, Lady Gaga, has always had a passion for theater and music. Toward... Read more »
Bastille comes to the US
November 14, 2013
by EMILY SZPAK Social Media Coordinator The United Kingdom band Bastille’s new album “Bad Blood” was recently released in the United States on September 3, 2013. The English rock band was formed in 2010 by singer/songwriter Dan Smith who anticipated going solo, but then decided a... Read more »