Miss America
Julia Webster, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
She walks down the aisle with grace, poise, and beauty. Her hips sway slightly as she takes her place among the other contestants. 52 beautiful women stand on the stage wearing gorgeous dresses and bright smiles. But only one will leave with the crown and a $50,000 scholarship. And on September 11th, Miss Sav...
Abridging Apathy
Jason Ferris, Head Editor
October 4, 2016
When I entered Leonardtown High School’s Academy of Global and International Studies (GIS) years ago, I knew I would have to complete a year-and-a-half long research project. My project’s looming deadlines stared over me as I ascended the ranks of high school - sophomore, junior, senior. As of now, my s...
The Barbecue Club Tailgate
Theo Cotsonas, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Although our boys football team probably won't bring home a win, you’ll win if you attend the LHS BBQ Club tailgate before the game. Located at the corner of parking lot A and the bus loop, the BBQ Club tailgate is bustling with food and conversation. With all the hamburgers, hot dogs, and the occasional pu...
Endless Opportunities
Katharine Cognard-Black, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
Have you ever been to a Leonardtown High School ROSE player’s production? Have you ever wanted to act on a stage or work with a light board or even make elaborate costumes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this article is for you. If you answered no, then sit down and get ready to ...
2016 Kentucky Derby
Hailey Springer, Junior Staff Writer
June 1, 2016
The annual Kentucky Derby took place this past weekend on May 7, just a year after Pharoah won the American Triple Crown and made history. This year, Nyquist, a thoroughbred and winner of the 2016 Derby, stole the spotlight. Nyquist beat out 19 other competitors during the course of the mile and a quarter r...
Civil War: Which Team Are You On?
Skylar Broome, Senior Staff Writer
May 27, 2016
Spoiler alert: the Confederacy lost the war and Abe Lincoln dies. Oh, right, in this case we are talking about the new Captain America movie that hit theatres on Friday, May 6th and made $180 million in its opening weekend. (Real) spoilers lie ahead. For those who were frustrated at Whedon’s mis...
Who Knew?
Jason Ferris, Co-Editor
May 3, 2016
Until I met David Sedaris, I had no idea I cared about the lives of others. Ok, I’m not heartless. I just never thought a memoir could be so gripping, that another life could draw me so helplessly in. I had read memoirs before but only about astronauts or politicians that changed the landscape of t...
What Happened Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice?
David Jones, Senior Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Movie fans have patiently awaited the release of the epic duel between DC Comic’s top heroes: Batman and Superman. They want to know the answer to one question: “Who would win in a fight, Batman or Superman?” Their pleas were answered on March 25th but not in the way viewers hoped. It was littl...
China On the Rise
Jason Ferris, Co-Editor
April 20, 2016
China has a stronger film industry than Hollywood. American filmmakers, panic now. Ok, not yet. Chinese films are not dominating American theatres just yet but it seems China’s booming film industry is on track to compete with the West. And who knows, maybe we will start seeing English films with Chine...
Review of 10 Cloverfield Lane
Gabrielle Weaver, Senior Staff Writer
April 18, 2016
An intense thriller hit the box office March 11th, 2016. The first reactions expected: this modern adaptation of 10 Cloverfield Lane couldn’t hold a candle to its predecessor. With thrilling twists and a chilling setting, as the namesake established, this spiritual sequel holds the same themes, to...
What’s All the Hype?
Jason Ferris, Co-Editor
April 18, 2016
When Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice released last weekend, I was shocked. I thought the film had been out for months. It had to have been after a year and a half of advertising. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is a member of a growing list of films that begin advertising long before their debuts. Film-mak...
Zootopia Review
Skylar Broome, Senior Staff Writer
April 7, 2016
Produced by Walt Disney Animation Productions, Zootopia has topped Frozen with its opening weekend--the largest record for a non-Pixar Disney film. Voicing the charming animals of this movie include Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time), Jason Bateman (Arrested Development), Idris Elba, and even Shakira (w...
