‘Knives Out’ builds a smart, funny mystery
Brian Lang, Film Critic
December 3, 2019
A murder in an ornate mansion, contentious heirs gathering for a funeral, and an off-kilter detective looking for answers. Rian Johnson’s newest blockbuster “Knives Out” sounds like the setup for a game of “Clue,” but its mystery can’t be solved by the powers of deduction alone. When aut...
Broke student recipes
Dallas Wabbington, Reporter
December 2, 2019
With the holidays around the corner, food dishes are a must, so why not take the lazy way out? This oven-baked cheesy potato recipe requires patience, a few ingredients and a big stomach. Ingredients 3 Yukon potatoes (serves 4) 2/3 cup milk 3/4 heavy cream 2 cloves garlic (minced) ...
Broke student recipes
Dallas Wabbington, Reporter
November 13, 2019
It’s hard to get home-cooked meals away from home while also not spending a lot of money. This recipe allows students to cook Alfredo from scratch without breaking the bank. Chicken Alfredo is a personal favorite of mine and I want to share this easy yet tasty recipe. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ...
‘Last Christmas’ is sweet but forgettable
Brian Lang, Film Critic
November 11, 2019
Even though it’s not yet Thanksgiving, for many people, Christmastime is already here. As the holiday season approaches, many avid Christmas fans break out their favorite cheesy rom-coms, and now they can add Paul Feig’s sweet and silly “Last Christmas” to their annual rotation. The film ce...
‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ brings back the gang for more of the same laughs
Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 28, 2019
It’s been a long 10 years since “Zombieland” debuted, but our favorite team of zombie killers has still got it. After making it out of the first film unscathed, redneck Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), nerdy Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), jaded Wichita (Emma Stone) and now teenager Little Rock (Abiga...
Grey matters: the colors of mental illness
Jeri Moore, Reporter
October 15, 2019
The National Alliance on Mental Illness had its third annual Grey Matters art exhibit demonstrating the struggles of the lives touched by mental health issues on canvas. Two hours were not enough for the catering, live music and touching conversations on Oct. 11. Among the artists showing their work at this ex...
‘Joker’ creates a compelling, dark origin story
Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 8, 2019
For 50 years, Batman has been a hit on the big screen. He’s faced countless enemies along the way, but his biggest foe has always been the Joker. Over the years, the Joker has been played by many talented actors, with Heath Ledger giving arguably the best performance. Now there’s a new Joker in to...
‘It: Chapter 2’ has less fear and more feelings
Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 1, 2019
After two years, the evil clown is back. The much-anticipated sequel to “It” is here with direction by Andy Muschietti and even though two years have passed for us, it’s been long 27 years for the Losers’ Club. Pennywise’s hibernation is finally over. At the start of the film, most of the gang h...
A day in the life of Issac Nunez
Monique Fields, Reporter
May 1, 2019
Balancing school, work and a prosperous social life can be a difficult task for many, but Issac Nunez has got it down pact. Students on campus may know Issac from being one-third of the party promoting team "III Kings," but he is much more than a party thrower. Nunez is a first-generation student...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ successfully wraps up a franchise
Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 30, 2019
Marvel has finally done it. After 11 years and 21 movies, the Russo brothers and producer Kevin Feige have made a near perfect culmination of hundreds of hours of superhero drama. “Avengers: Endgame” is set to make box-office history and is the must-see movie this spring. Without spoilers, let...
‘The Curse of La Llorona’ will leave you wanting more
Clarissa Alvarado, Reporter
April 29, 2019
James Wan, producer of "The Conjuring" has released another film a part of "The Conjuring" universe. On April 19, Atomic Monster and New Line Cinema released "The Curse of La Llorona" in theaters. The film is based on a Mexican folklore tale about a woman who murders her children in a river. She is...
World stop…carry on
Aquila Freeney, Business manager
April 23, 2019
The world stopped once again for "Queen Bey" (aka Beyoncé) when she released Homecoming: The Live Album, which is an album composed of live recordings from her Coachella performance in 2018. In total, the album is 40 songs long, so as much as I would love to dive into almost each and ever...
