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(Screenshot from YouTube). A young Louis Zamperini sprints through the finish line at the Olympics.

“Unbroken” Review

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

Unbroken is an uplifting, family-friendly movie with an enthralling storyline and an even more inspiring message. Unbroken, which hit the theaters on Christmas day, had the potential to add to the holiday...

 5 Seconds of Summer recently opened the concert for One Direction in the Georgia Dome on October 1. It was clear that they enjoy themselves on stage, showing that they thoroughly love what they do. They took time to genuinely thank the fans st the concert for all they have done for the group.

5 Seconds of Summer

Amanda Lewsader February 3, 2015

5 Seconds of Summer recently opened the concert for One Direction in the Georgia Dome on October 1. It was clear that they enjoy themselves on stage, showing that they thoroughly love what they do. They...

The Second Brit Invasion: Rixton

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer December 16, 2014

As of late, a proverbial tide of well dressed, accented pop stars has been pouring over to the States from across the pond. Unsuspecting American teenagers have seemingly succumbed to this new breed of...

Taylor Swift Comes “Out of the Woods” in her Revealing Fifth Album

Hailey Yarbrough and Caitlin Shelby, Sports Editor and Literature Editor December 10, 2014

World famous and fresh-faced, Taylor Swift released her newest album on October 27, 2014. 1989 is a perfect blend of modern pop music and alternative. Its energetic songs like “Shake it off” and many...

Gwen Stefani “Comeback” Proves Less than Stellar

Rayne Crivelli, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

In conjunction with her first season as a judge on The Voice, Gwen Stefani is scheduled to release her third studio album (her first solo album since Sweet Escape, which debuted over six years ago). “Baby...

Forgive Me, For I Used to Hate The National

Forgive Me, For I Used to Hate The National

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

As much as it pains me to admit this, until recently I really could not stand The National. I used to let out an ominous hiss at the sight of my peers posting grayscale pictures of whatever their newest...

Mary Lambert’s debut album released on October 14, 2013. She’s very excited top finally release something so deeply important to her. She is an openly outgoing individual, and stated, “Heart on My Sleeve” is a dusky love song that I chose as the title track because I felt it summed up how I approached writing the lyrics on the album.”

Mary Lambert showing a whole different side of her with her new Album “Heart on My Sleeve”

Kayla Salemi, Staff Writer December 1, 2014

Mary Lambert’s debut album Heart on My Sleeve broke through the surface of the music industry on October 14, 2014. Lambert may best be known for featuring on the Grammy-winning single “Same Love”...

An Abundance of Katherines is another addition that should be added to your must read list Witty, unpredictable, and poignant, this book has captured readers globally, and will leave you thinking, guaranteed.

An Abundance of Katherines

Amanda Lewsader, Staff Writer October 31, 2014

John Green yet again succeeds in writing another number one bestseller. Colin, the main character, has a problem with Katherines and not the Catherines that are spelt with a C. When he gets dumped for...

The store seems to go on for miles, a wonderland of bargains and boxes.

Adventures in Costco

Emma Franklin, Senior Editor October 20, 2014

Costco is a large building full of consumer products and this summer one came to my home town; I did not have it in me to stay away from the grand opening. We went there with one mission: to buy a television....

The two Aussie musicians have succeeded in bringing a fresh collection of heartfelt audible art to life.

New Music from Down Under

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer May 13, 2014

Nolita Knights,a charismatic indie duo hailing from Sydney, Australia has recently released their debut EP, Distance Kills. While only being composed of three songs, the release grabs hold of the listener...

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The Mortal Instruments: Script versus Screen

Emma Franklin, News Editor September 18, 2013

The Moral Instruments centers on a girl, Clary who can suddenly see the mystical world around her. The she meets Shadowhunters (demon slayers) Jace, Alec, and Isabelle. Her Mother gets kidnapped and the...

His footsteps will never fade.

Alternative Angel

Brandon Moss and Brandon Moss September 11, 2013

A few weeks prior to this writing, we celebrated the immortal and precious voices’ birth. Layne Staley, the lead singer of the band Alice in Chains and Mad Season, has touched the lives of thousands...

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