Dallas Film Festival offers wide variety of diverse programming
Joe Cross, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
As an avid fan of film, I try to see as many movies as I possibly can, especially smaller, independent ones. Ever since I first attended the Dallas International Film Festival a few years ago, it’s become something of a tradition. In its 11 years, the festival has evolved from only showing some of the ...
Review: ’13 Reasons Why’ provides education of suicide in ‘A+’ series
Zoe Allison, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2017
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Editor’s note: “Thirteen Reasons Why” is rated TV-MA and contains graphic depictions of rape and suicide. The content may not be appropriate for young viewers. “Thirteen Reasons Why,” now a successful Netflix series, first became well-known as a book read by many young teens. Having read the book mys...
Review: ‘Fallout Shelter’ sufficient for short term entertainment
Cameron Stapleton, A&E Editor
April 6, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
To keep fans busy from the announcement of “Fallout 4” until its release, Bethesda Softworks released the mobile game “Fallout Shelter” to a plethora of positive reviews. “Fallout Shelter” mobile was great, but became very boring after a few months. Now, Bethesda has decided to release its PC p...
One Act Play shoots for state
Caroline Smith and Alexis Dubree
March 30, 2017
Filed under A&E, Lovejoy Arts
Each year, the theatre department prepares a show for the UIL One Act Play competition. This year, the show is “Wit” by Margaret Edson. There are five rounds of competition: district, bi-district, area, region, and state. “Wit” has already competed in both district and bi-district, placing first in both rounds. They will compete again at the...
Review: Live action remake enhances classic tale
Nicole Genrich, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
Disney’s live action “Beauty and the Beast” brings animated magic to life through an in-depth transformation of the story that is indeed a “tale as old as time.” This acclaimed, Oscar-winning story was carefully crafted into something even more amazing. The film includes details from the ...
Review: ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ brings new flare to PS4
Cameron Stapleton, A&E Editor
March 20, 2017
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Console exclusives have fallen extremely flat in this new console generation. Mediocre ‘console sellers’ like “Killzone: Shadow Fall” for PS4 and the more recent release of “Halo 5” for Xbox One have disappointed not only fans of their respective series, but fans of the respective consoles...
Review: Bright future for Nintendo Switch game console
Noah Van Hooser, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2017
Filed under A&E, In Case You Missed It..., Reviews
Nintendo. Just the name itself commands powerful emotions for many. Whether it’s a younger game enthusiast who has come to respect the history of the company, or somebody who’s experienced each console release dating back to 1983 with the NES, there lies a mutual understanding of Nintendo’s...
5 Game Series that will spice up your spring break
Cameron Stapleton, A&E Editor
March 10, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
During spring break, there will be a lot of time to enjoy hobbies and time with family. Here are five amazing game series that will be sure to make even the rainiest days joyous. Be assured that these are in no particular order, and they are all amazing series. “Uncharted” (PS3, PS4. 4 games) In this wild third-person a...
Review: World War Cheese
Nicole Genrich, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2017
Filed under A&E, Reviews
It’s time for an extremely important and controversial issue to be addressed. Queso. Many have argued that what makes the extremely popular zesty cheese dip famous is the competition between Tex-Mex restaurants for who has the best. In the greater Allen, Fairview, and Lucas area alone there ...
