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Grace VanderWaal won the 2016 season of America’s Got Talent and then went on to release her EP, “Perfectly Imperfect” which is what started off her fast rising career.

Grace VanderWaal Releases First Full Length Album

Jordyn Guzman, Staff Writer December 11, 2017

With her lighthearted, peppy ukulele chords set to her intricate, emotional piano melodies, Grace VanderWaal’s first full length studio album “Just The Beginning” is an accomplished follow up to...

Dua Lipa is the first female musician to top the UK charts since Adeles Hello in 2015 and recently topped the US charts as well with her single, New Rules.

Dua Lipa: Rising Pop Icon Debuts Self-Titled Album

Nandika Mansingka, Voice Editor November 9, 2017

With her powerful voice and distinctive vocal control, Dua Lipa has staked a claim in the music industry’s creme de la creme through her recently released eponymous album. Soulful melodies intertwined...

The LEGO Batman Movie slammed both Fifty Shades Darker and John Wick: Chapter 2 at the box office, with $55.6 million its opening weekend.

The LEGO Batman Movie, a fun family outing with a lot of laughs and even more heart

Seth Ritchie, Staff Writer February 17, 2017

The LEGO Batman Movie, released Feb. 10, is the sequel to 2014’s much beloved The Lego Movie and follows Batman (Will Arnett) as he struggles to accept his own loneliness while reluctantly raising an...

Christmas Break 2016 Movie Viewing Guide

Seth Ritchie, Staff Writer December 16, 2016

As teachers and students take two weeks off to come together with family and friends to celebrate the religiously motivated holiday of Christmas, they should all be thankful for the break from the non-stop...

The Disney produced Moana continues to top the box office two weeks after release.

Moana, a spectacular family outing with only a few technical faults

Seth Ritchie, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Moana, released Nov. 23, 2016, follows the titular Moana (Auli'i Cravalho), daughter of the Chieftain of her tribe, as she sets out to find the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to help her remove a curse...

(From left to right) Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski and Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein.  Actors were allowed to design their custom wands for the movie.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A fine addition to Harry Potter Franchise

Brynne Herzfeld, Voice Editor December 8, 2016
Overall, the movie delivers the glimpse into the magical world outside of Hogwarts that fans have craved since the first Harry Potter movie, and it is a promising start to a new magical adventure. While it has its issues, new and old fans alike will enjoy this fresh take on J.K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding world.
Tom Hanks as Chesley Sully Sullenberger, who was forced to land on the Hudson River.

Sully: insightful, to-the-point tribute, despite a few pacing missteps

Seth Ritchie, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

Sully, released September 9, 2016, follows Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) dealing with the consequences of his decision to force land his failing aircraft into the Hudson River, while also...

Finding Dory, which was released on June 17, is the sequel to the Pixar classic Finding Nemo. While the animation is excellent and the cuteness of baby Dory is hard to ignore, the script falls outside the realm of plausibility and simply isnt as lively as its predecessor.

Finding Dory: entertaining moments bogged down by a script that pales in comparison to the original

Seth Ritchie, Contributing Writer July 12, 2016

Finding Dory, released June 17, 2016, is a sequel to the modern animated classic Finding Nemo and follows Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a blue tang fish who suffers from short term memory loss, as she tries...

Lena Oxton, aka Tracer, one of the many heroes to choose from in Overwatch.

Overwatch, a beautifully done game that is a unique experience, both in game and out

Seth Ritchie, contributing writer May 28, 2016

Overwatch, released May 23 in North America, is a team-based, first person shooter which pits teams of six players against each other as they battle it out over various objectives scattered across the...

Marvels most iconic heroes clash in Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War, a slow burning film that boasts incredible depth, excellent action despite its faults

Seth Ritchie, contributing writer May 27, 2016

Captain America: Civil War, released May 6, 2016, is the most recent installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and pits the Avengers against each other as the United Nations attempts to pass the Sokovia...

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The Jungle Book, a visual masterpiece bolstered by a talented cast and a classic story

Seth Ritchie, Contributing Writer April 20, 2016

The Jungle Book is a live-action remake of the 1967 classic of the same name and follows Mowgli (Neel Sethi) as he attempts to flee the jungle with the help of his mentor Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) and the...

Ruth Bs EP, Lost Boy, contains the songs Lost Boy, 2 Poor Kids, Superficial Love and Golden.

Ruth B: Self-made Singer Enters Music World with “Lost Boy” EP

Brynne Herzfeld, Voice Editor March 7, 2016
The combination of soft piano melodies and her simple vocals prevent the songs’ messages from getting lost among the music. With her smooth, melodic voice, Ruth B’s songs could be equally beautiful without any instruments. She brings the narrative songs of Adele and the gentle melodies of Regina Spektor together to create uniquely beautiful songs and messages.
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