Queen and Slim
Gabrielle Fletcher, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
Queen and Slim, a thriller by Lena Waithe, was released to Cinemas on November 27. The film tells the story of Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) and Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith), two young Black people out on a casual date who find themselves in a plot-twisting situation involving their murder of a rogue Caucasian pol...
Cinco Ranch Fine Arts Department Presents “Big Fish”
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Come join Cinco Ranch HS for their Spring Fine Arts Musical "Big Fish"! Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible,...
Meme Review 2: The Woman and Cat Meme
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
With the beginning of a new year, many new memes have already emerged. Today, for the second Meme Review, we will be delving into a meme originating prior to 2020. In the spring of 2019, two images were paired and immediately became popular for the differing moods of the two photos. The pictures were p...
Review (Spoiler Free): Little Women
Yoonsoo (Seth) Choi, Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
“I intend to make my own way in the world,” declares Jo March in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the book “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. Aunt March, played by Meryl Streep, scolds her saying “No one makes their way, least of all a woman. You’ll need to marry well.” The exchange sho...
Satire: Up-N-Over Opens Scenic Drive-Thru Tour
Donovan Nichols, News Editor
December 11, 2019
Popular California burger chain Up-N-Over opened their new “Tour of Katy” experience on Monday, integrated into the drive-thru at their Katy Bort Fend Road location. The circuit is part of an attempt by Up-N-Over to deal with the long lines of customers the chain has witnessed since their grand ope...
Meme Review: The Blue Button Meme
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
With the emergence of memes came a divide between generations as a younger audience took to social media littering their Twitter pages with captioned stock images. Memes, defined as humorous pictures and videos usually accompanied by text, have become inside jokes to the generations who grew up with th...
Harriet
Gabrielle Fletcher, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
With a strong soul, wise mind, and fearless strive, Harriet Tubman will forever be known as the woman who changed history with her rescue of hundreds of slaves and the leadership of her people to freedom. In this film, British actress Cynthia Erivo gives an outstanding performance as Harriet. The...
Review: Fall Out Boy Releases Second Greatest Hits Album
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 2, 2019
Fall Out Boy has been the poster child for the pop punk scene ever since their emergence in 2001. Though there have been many other greats in the genre such as My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy could arguably be called the catalyst for these other commercial bands’ success. Pr...
20 Years of Spongebob
Celeste Hoover, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2019
Some of our best childhood memories involve our favorite Nickelodeon shows. Most of us can look back fondly on hours spent watching The Powerpuff Girls, The Fairly OddParents, and iCarly afterschool. While we never quite forgot characters like Mojo Jojo or Spencer Shay as we got older, no other show ...
Melanie Martinez “Schools” Audience On Life With K-12 Tour
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
People piled into the Revention Music Center creating a sea of pastel blues, lavenders, and sea foam greens. I couldn’t help but stare at everyone with the outrageous outfits that passed me. Excitement of the audience floated in the air. Everyone waited in anticipation for Melanie Martinez to walk on...
