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Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast— Revamping A Classic Tale

Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast— Revamping A Classic Tale

Jimmy Figliola and Jasmine McGee Mar 19, 2017

Adapted from the 1991 Disney animation of the same name, Beauty and The Beast follows the story of a cocky prince who is turned into a beast, he subsequently falls in love with a Villager name Belle and romance ensue. This film stars Emma Watson and Dan...

Movie Review: Moonlight

Movie Review: Moonlight

Spencer Bao, Reporter Mar 13, 2017

“Moonlight," a small film produced from A24, surprised many people when they won the Oscar for Best Picture. Directed by Barry Jenkins, “Moonlight” tells the story of a young black child who discovers his sexuality. The main character, Chiron, grows...

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Movie Review: “Lion”

Shahtaj Ali, Editor Mar 6, 2017

“Lion” is a movie whose themes of loss, love, and family are universal even though its settings may not be. Based on a real story, and spanning two decades, the film tells the story of Saroo (Sunny Pawar), a young Indian boy who gets separated from...

Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel DLC Review

Dark Souls 3 Ashes of Ariandel DLC Review

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter Feb 21, 2017

Ashes of Ariandel is the first downloadable content expansion for Dark Souls 3. It features 16 new weapons and shields, five new sets of armor, four new spells, a new ring and two new bosses, all wrapped within the new location, the Painted World of Ariandel....

Movie Review: Rings

Movie Review: Rings

Saira Rodriquez and Grant Benick Feb 21, 2017

On February 3 the horror movie Rings was released. The movie is an updated version of The Ring which was released in 2002. Rings is about Julia and Holt, a couple that fell apart as Holt went off to college and Julia stayed home to take care of her ill...

Author Heidi Heilig talked about her book, "The Girl From Everywhere."

Author Heidi Heilig Visits School

Cami Santa Anna and Maliah Hawkins Feb 15, 2017

 This past Thursday, the library welcomed author Heidi Heilig, who is currently promoting the release of her second book, The Ship Beyond Time and heard speak about her debut young adult novel, The Girl From Everywhere. The school librarian, Jessica...

Mandela Effect Conspiracy Explained

Mandela Effect Conspiracy Explained

Rebecca Engle, Reporter Feb 15, 2017

A viral phenomenon has taken the internet by storm, having people question what’s real and what’s not. Many people have vivid memories of certain logos, quotes or brand names being one way and are confused when they find out that something they believed...

Jazz Band Performs at National Museum of African American History and Culture

Jazz Band Performs at National Museum of African American History and Culture

Claire Callahan and Bella DeMaso Feb 13, 2017

Last weekend was a busy one for the West Potomac jazz band. In addition to their annual Valentine’s Dance, the band had the unique opportunity to perform for the National Education Association (NEA) at the newest Smithsonian, the National Museum of...

"My Salinger Year" by Joanna Rakoff is a refreshing, yet easy read.

Book Review: My Salinger Year

Claudia Santa Anna, Senior Editor Feb 12, 2017

“My Salinger Year”  is a book that begs to be read not because of how it’s written, but because of it’s story. A memoir of the author’s days after graduate school, the book brilliantly mixes the themes of friendship, growing older, and...

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Game Review: Stardew Valley

Jason La Kier, Reporter Feb 12, 2017

Stardew Valley is a role playing video game released February 26, 2016 by indie game developer ConcernedApe. The game allows players to start a farm, fight monsters, go fishing, and become friends with members of the idyllic Pelican Town. The game has...

The Best Ways to Watch Best Picture Nominees

The Best Ways to Watch Best Picture Nominees

The TypeRIGHTers Feb 8, 2017

With February 26th steadily approaching, people are becoming more and more interested in viewing Best Picture Films before the 89th Academy Awards. Several options are available for viewers in order for them to develop their own opinions on the nominees...

Television Review: Sense8

Television Review: Sense8

Wingel Caburian and Chase Hanson Feb 6, 2017

On June 5 2015, Netflix released an original series called “Sense8” which centers around eight people from eight different countries who are linked mentally and emotionally.   In the first episode, it starts off with a scene in a dark...