My Top Ten Songs of the 1950s
Grace Clay, Editor
February 7, 2019
The fifties were a very influential decade on modern and classic rock and roll. Without musicians like Elvis and Buddy Holly, we probably wouldn’t have The Beatles. And without The Beatles, we wouldn’t have rock n’ roll as we know it. Here’s what I think the top ten songs of the ‘50s are: ...
Haulin’ Drugs and Haulin’ Stars — REVIEW
Grace Clay, Editor
January 21, 2019
Filed under Humor/Satire, Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
As you already know, there will be spoilers ahead. Probably of both the major and minor variety. Leave now or forever hold your peace. I’ll begin with a basic plot explanation for those of you rebels who haven’t seen the movie. “The Mule” is about an old man named Earl Stone (played by the age...
100 Word Rants: 2018-19
January 21, 2019
Filed under 100 Word Rants, Opinion
Everyone has an opinion. Can you express yours in exactly 100 words? Send your rant to [email protected] If we select it for publication, get your shades out!
Letter To The Editor
Randy Watts, Contributor
December 14, 2018
Filed under Activities, Opinion
Good day Atlantic High School! I had the distinct pleasure of watching your carpentry team compete at the ABC of Iowa high school competition on Nov. 30th. As a resident, parent, business owner and alumni, I was VERY PROUD of the way your team competed and behaved throughout the day. The team...
“Fantastic Beasts” is Back — Review
Grace Clay, Editor
November 27, 2018
Filed under Humor/Satire, Opinion, Reviews
You should know this by now, but spoiler alert. If you want to watch the movie without spoilers, leave now or forever hold your peace. Also, this might be really hard to follow if you are not familiar with some of the terminology used in the "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts" universe. Earlier...
Queen Kills it on the Silver Screen — Review
Grace Clay, Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under Humor/Satire, Opinion, Reviews
This should go without saying, but SPOILER ALERT. If you have not watched the movie yet, leave now or forever hold your peace. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a Freddie Mercury biopic produced and directed by Bryan Singer. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor approved of the script before production. ...
Back at it Again with Michael Myers — Review
Grace Clay, Editor
October 30, 2018
Filed under Humor/Satire, Opinion, Reviews
I’m going to begin by stating the obvious: there are spoilers in this story. I literally explain the whole plot in this review. I would not recommend reading this unless you have seen the movie or you never plan on watching the movie. If you do plan on watching the movie someday, LEAVE NOW or forever h...
The Nun — Review
Hana Holtz, Editor
September 23, 2018
Warning: May contain spoilers Some people enjoy horror movies, others do not. I am in the group with the latter. Still, I offered to go with a group of friends. “The Nun” is the fifth installment in the Conjuring series. The opening scene of “The Nun” is a backstory of the formation...
Avengers: Infinity War — Review
May 24, 2018
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SOME MINOR SPOILERS “Avengers: Infinity War” is the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU. Infinity War is an accumulation of most superheroes already a part of the MCU, including Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), Iron Man (played by Robe...
To Hurt or to Help? – OPINION
January 25, 2018
According to stopbullying.gov, the definition of bullying is “any unwanted aggressive behavior; observed or perceived power imbalance; and repetition of behaviors or high likelihood of repetition.” There are many different modes and types of bullying, including direct and indirect. Direct bullying...
To Vaccinate or Not?
December 20, 2017
Filed under Features, Opinion, Showcase, Uncategorized
The flu vaccine has recently been “the talk” around medical fields, schools, and parents. There has been controversy about if someone should or should not get the vaccine. School Nurse Kelli Evans said that she "100 percent believes people should get the vaccine." Evans said, "the flu shot can be de...
The Wrecks Music — Review
November 14, 2017
Filed under Reviews, Showcase, The Gallery
OMAHA, NE -- At Reverb Lounge late at night on November 1, The Technicolors, Vesperteen, and The Wrecks had a shot at playing in the bar venue. The first to play were The Technicolors. They played a few songs like “Space Cadet” and “Tonight You Are Mine.” The next band to play was Vesperteen. They playe...
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