COVID Concert Cancellations
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor In Chief
April 9, 2020
Due to COVID-19, time was put at a stand-still. Almost every industry, except for the essentials, is in a stagnant hold as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise and as social distancing converts to the new normal. However, the music industry remains in production to act as a universal connector...
Review: Wake Up, Sunshine
April 3, 2020
A mysterious hotline with an ever-changing message. Burning the relics from their previous era. A panda kidnapping the drummer, only to be released in exchange for one of the songs. These are just a couple of the ways All Time Low promoted their newest album, “Wake Up, Sunshine.” All Time Low...
Review: Pop-punk band Hot Mulligan Releases Sophomore Album
Abigail Fosburgh, Staff Photographer
March 11, 2020
Pop-punk band Hot Mulligan released their sophomore album, “you’ll be fine”, to an eager fan base on March 6. The album matches the energy of the band’s previous albums. The album exemplifies the very definition of the typical Hot Mulligan emphasis on the drums and guitar. The so...
Meme Review 3: Dog Duel
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
With the birth of a new dog meme, “Walter The Dog”, the comparison to a much older dog meme, entitled the “Doge” meme, is almost mandatory. This comparison will allow for a decision as to which meme is the ultimate dog meme. The "Doge" Meme The elder of the two, the “Doge” meme, traces back t...
Bad Boys For Life Review [SPOILER FREE]
Gabrielle Fletcher, Staff Writer
March 6, 2020
The boys are back! The dynamic duo, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, both hit cinemas around the world in another sequel of one of their biggest hit movies Bad Boys featuring other actors and actresses such as Vanessa Hudgens and Charles Melton. In this action packed film, Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burne...
Cowboy Commentary
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 2020
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, one of Houston’s biggest traditions, is a staple of Texas events that draws people of all interests together. However, for the music-lovers, this year is a complete bust. Typically encompassing many genres, the rodeo concerts are what draw in many vis...
“Dear River” Review
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Cinco Ranch English Teacher Rachel Sobylya, has had her first book published. Dear River, Sobylya’s debut poem chapbook, conveys how her childhood in Appalachia affects her perspective of the world and furthermore, life. Having been her student aside, Dear River is worth a read by anyone who enjoys p...
Review: Green Day Releases Unexceptional Album
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 20, 2020
There are many synonyms for the word mediocre, none of which typically describe Green Day and their albums that have previously set the standard for the rock and alternative scene. With their new album “Father of All…” recently added to their ever-expanding discography, this one sticks out to many as ...
Waterparks Concert Review
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2020
Waterparks has made somewhat of a name for themselves through the pop punk scene of music. The Houston-based band is well known for being unapologetically loud and somewhat chaotic, which is very evident through their live shows. Waterparks’s show at Warehouse Live was one to remember. The f...
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...