By Logan Walker, Staff Writer One year ago, the Washington Nationals were a preseason World Series favorite. However, injuries, nonexistent batting and poor pitching late in games contributed to the Nationals failing to qualify for the playoffs. The frustration eventually led to a mid-game altercation between closer Jonathan Papelbon and outfielder and star player Bryce…
Make March Madness’s First Weekend A National Holiday
By Dylan Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief Let’s all be honest. When March Madness rolls around and our brackets finally lock, our minds are no longer on school or work. We all are focused on who will be this season’s Cinderella story, and constantly spend time watching to see how long our brackets remain perfect. For over fourteen…
Kesha Court Case Puzzles
by Alexa Marquis, Editor-in-Chief As someone who spends a large part of my life consuming content that deals with what’s going on in today’s society and pop culture, the verdict in Kesha’s court case definitely disappoints me, but it does not surprise me. I was surprised when Chris Brown beat Rihanna and people at…
Broad City Moves to Comedy Central
by Emily Thornton, staff writer A hilarious, popular sitcom on Comedy Central, Broad City, was first aired in 2014. The show is about two 20 some year old Jewish girls, Ilana and Abbi, living in New York City. They face all different types of misadventures due to their carelessness and lack of maturity. No matter…
A Clockwork Orange Shows the Dark Side of Human Nature
by Luke Parker, staff writer Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange is, like so many of Kubrick’s films, a warning; it throws a mirror in the audience’s face and says “This is what our society is coming to! Unless you find a way to change it.” A deeply ideological, visually stunning work of art, Clockwork Orange…
Zootopia: Action Film for Kids
by Devin Hendick, staff writer Action/Adventure movie Zootopia was released in theatres on March 4, 2016. The city of Zootopia is introduced as the place for all the animals to go. When Judy Hopps becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. It…
House Offers Solid Medical Drama
by Lauren Mitchell, staff writer When asked about a television show following a group of doctors in a hospital, the first show that comes to mind for many is Greys Anatomy. However, only a small portion know and enjoy the show House. House is a show that can appeal to many individuals. Those who love…
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
by Nicole Wesche, staff writer Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is an American sitcom created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. It stars Ellie Kemper as Kimmy, and is available for streaming on Netflix. This series features the misadventures of Kimmy Schmidt as she adjusts to life in New York City. Schmidt and three other women were…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Hits Theaters
by Luke Parker, staff writer It’s been a long time since everyone’s favorite space opera was in theatres, and after the prequels, fans have been craving redemption. Redemption with new characters, new stories, and absolutely no Jar Jar Binks. And they get it with The Force Awakens. Director JJ Abrams’ (Lost) addition to the franchise…
Daredevil Returns For Season Two
by Kenny Dustin, staff writer One of Netflix’s most popular original series, Daredevil, has returned for its second season. Fast paced, well written, and expertly choreographed, this show has proven that Matt Murdock truly is the man without fear. Season 2 of Daredevil was released by Netflix on March 18th. The entire season was released…