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Movie Review: The Nice Guys

Duncan Hoag, Co-Editor in Chief May 29, 2016

There is no doubt audiences will enjoy “The Nice Guys”, set in Los Angeles in the mid-70s, takes on an off-color yet charming brand of humor, with the dramatic appeal of Russell Crowe and the comedic appeal of Ryan Gosling featuring heavily in the...

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Game Review: “Uncharted 4”

Wingel Caburian, Reporter May 15, 2016

Over the years, video games have been progressing as their graphics become more and more realistic. On May 10, 2015, game developer, Naughty Dog finally released the awaited Playstation 4 exclusive video game, "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End". This video...

Game Review: Dark Souls III

Game Review: Dark Souls III

Cooper Rosenberg, Reporter May 9, 2016

Dark Souls 3, the third and final entrance to the Dark Souls series, continues on the tradition of extreme challenge in Dark Souls games, but adds further mechanics, such as weapon arts and the creation of a hub rather than one intertwined world. The...

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Movie Review: Zootopia

Shahtaj Ali, Editor May 9, 2016

From the most massive lion to the smallest bunny, the city of Zootopia is a place where animals of all shapes and sizes can thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she learns that she'll have to work...

The Burger Joint Review

The Burger Joint Review

Daniel Rayder, Reporter Mar 29, 2016

Walking into BGR (The Burger Joint), the first thing I noticed was the smell. As soon as I crossed the threshold, my nose was immediately greeted with the delicious scent of patties sizzling on the grill. The next thing that hit me was the music. BGR...

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Movie Review: In the Heart of the Sea

Duncan Hoag, Co-Editor in Chief Dec 18, 2015

“In the Heart of the Sea” is a movie that aims high but ultimately falls short of its goals. It suffers primarily from vapid characters whose actions seem futile and meaningless, an issue that greatly hampers an audience’s ability to connect with...

The Kin perform one of their famous musical robberies.

The Kin: “A Rags-to-Riches” Story for One New York Band

Lilly Lane and Taylor Haas, Reporters Mar 14, 2014

There are many tried and true ways through which up-and-coming bands seek to promote themselves. They record an album, play small local gigs, create a web presence through social media, and hand out CDs like crazy hoping to catch peoples’ attention....

Book Review: John Green's "The Fault In Our Stars"

Book Review: John Green’s “The Fault In Our Stars”

Claudia Santa Anna, Reporter Feb 17, 2014

What’s your favorite book? Chances are that any group of teenagers asked would reply that their current favorite is The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. With it’s movie adaption (starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort) set to come out on June...

Cast members of Avenue Q School Edition - Photo by Laura Marshall

Review: Take a Trip to Avenue Q!

Margaret O’Meara, News & Style Editor Nov 12, 2013

Avenue Q School Edition, written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, is currently in production on the stage at West Potomac High School. West Potomac’s Beyond the Page Theatre Company brings Lopez’s and Marx’s edgy, witty, and clever music to life...