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Summer Netflix Kickoff

May 15, 2015

Testing is going strong but the light at the end of the tunnel is coming. So after the last batch of finals the doctor must order a warm up lap with a Netflix intensive. This summer is shaping up to be...

McLean Theatre's "Big Fish" selected to perform at the International Thespian Festival

McLean Theatre’s “Big Fish” selected to perform at the International Thespian Festival

April 21, 2015

By: Dereck Marwa The McLean Theatre Company’s production of Big Fish has been selected to perform on the main stage at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska from June 22- June...

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt charms

April 14, 2015

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is a great show to binge-watch- it goes down easy, and with only thirteen, twenty minute-long episodes, it is not as much of an investment as other shows, perfect to get...

McLean Drama Produces “The Laramie Project”

McLean Drama Produces “The Laramie Project”

April 10, 2015

McLean Theater Company has done it again. This time with a much more serious theme. McLean Theater Company puts on a full length play which tackles the serious issue of homosexuality and gender equality...

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Modern recreation of Cinderella stays true to its core

April 1, 2015

In a live-action recreation of one of Disney’s most beloved animations, the classic tale of Cinderella was told as just that: the classic tale of Cinderella. It was a refreshing surprise to see the film...

A music pick me up for your studying woes

A music pick me up for your studying woes

March 31, 2015

By Bora Zaloshnja & Danielle Walker People would assume that as the end of the day bell rings students would rejoice at being free of their academic duties, but this is often only the case...

PartyNextDoor's first mixtape cover. He has made other songs which are featured on his album and EP

Up and Coming Artist: Partynextdoor

February 10, 2015

  In 2013, Drake signed Jahron Anthony Brathwaite, also known by his stage name, PartyNextDoor. Adding him to his producing label named OVO Sound, PartyNextDoor has become internationally...

Lana Del Rey: Coming out from the shadows

Lana Del Rey: Coming out from the shadows

February 10, 2015

Lana Del Rey has been making music since 2011 but she is just now gaining a larger following. She has always had a cult group of fans since the beginning but ever since her new album Ultraviolence came...

Paddington Movie Review

Paddington Movie Review

February 10, 2015

Paddington came ou on Jan 16. It is based a 1950s children's book, so the movie is old fashioned, but high tech. The whole movie is an adventure that attracts both children and adults. Paddington...

Foo Fighters Album Review

Foo Fighters Album Review

February 5, 2015

  By Sophie Mariam (reporter) & Ingrid Morse (advertising manager)   Many Foo Fighters fans would know the band for their rock sound and exciting songs, and were exciting when their new...

Under-the-radar apps up for grabs

Under-the-radar apps up for grabs

January 22, 2015

  Games Phrase Party- Looking for a way to waste time? Phrase Party is a simple yet entertaining game to play with friends. The object of the game is to describe a word or phrase to your...

Big Hero 6 warms hearts of viewers of all ages

Big Hero 6 warms hearts of viewers of all ages

January 22, 2015

By Christine Cheon The first Disney motion picture film to feature Marvel Comics characters, Big Hero 6 tells the story of 14-year-old robotics genius, Hiro Hamada and his inflated companion, Baymax...

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