By Nicole Wesche, Staff Writer Today, there are an estimated 1.96 billion social media users across the globe. Over 74% of all online adults use social networking sites, and as of 2012, 81% of all online teens use some kind of social media. In addition to the astounding use of social media in our society,…
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Twisted Will Thrill Netflix Users
By Nicole Wesche, Staff Writer ABC Family’s Twisted somehow manages to pack its pilot episode with mystery, thrill, drama, and romance while still keeping the viewer on the edge of his/her seat. Twisted is an American teen drama mystery-thriller television series, similar to Pretty Little Liars and The Fosters, also aired by ABC Family. Season…
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia Is Hilariously Entertaining
By Hilda Filke, Staff Writer Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day do an outstanding job with their roles as business partners and best friends in FX’s hit comedy series It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. As both the directors and showrunners of the series, the three have managed to create a hilariously entertaining show, leaving…
New Girl’s Comedy Makes It A Must-Watch
By Anna Hovet, Staff Writer Zooey Deschanel as Jess Day is a breath of fresh air in New Girl. From the creator that brought us No Strings Attached and from the director that brought us Bad Teacher and Sex Tape comes New Girl, a comedy TV series about an elementary school teacher, Jess Day, who…
The Beatles: 50 Years Later, And Still Number “1”
By: Luke Parker, Staff Writer When John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr first landed on American soil half a century ago, they launched a cultural movement so epic that there is now a word in the dictionary to describe the madness: Beatlemania. Led mostly by the writing talents of the prolific Lennon/McCartney…
Edge Of Tomorrow Movie Review
By Cameron Barros, Staff Writer Live. Die. Repeat. That’s the gist of Doug Liman’s 2014 movie. Edge of Tomorrow takes place on planet Earth, circa 2150. Animal like alien creatures have invaded the earth and Humanity is on the brink of extinction. Cage (Tom Cruise) is a high-ranking military officer who is in charge of…
Quantico Series Premier Offers Mystery, Drama, and Suspense
By Hilda Filke, Staff Writer Priyanka Chopra does an astounding job in her role as the main character on ABC’s new drama series Quantico. As the star of the show, she plays the part of Alex Parrish, an FBI recruit who is training for 21 weeks to become a special agent at the Quantico base…
CBS’s Supergirl Is A Must-Watch
By Lauren Mitchell, Staff Writer This is not just another television show that destroys the magnificent glory of superheros. This is SuperGirl. After only airing four episodes, the hit new CBS show has already gained millions of devoted fans wanting to know the future of this female superhero named Kara Zor-el, but well known in…
It’s Almost Time To Pull Out Your Ugly Sweaters
By Anna Hovet, Staff Writer As we approach the winter season, Grandmas all across America are quick to buy their supplies for knitting up the next batch of sweaters for their loved ones. They might be hideous, but it’s the thought that counts, right? But in the past decade, ugly Christmas and Hanukkah sweaters seem…
Patrick Gover: River Hill’s Star On And Off The Field
By Griffin Brightbill, Sports Editor Beginning his freshman year, multi-talented senior Patrick Gover has been busy balancing football and the school play. Although he landed a lead role in the upcoming play Almost Maine, he claims that his primary focus right now is the football season. “If there’s a game next Friday, then that’s what…