The Evolution Of Oz
BY STACEY PASTERNAK The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a book written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum, sounds very familiar to most people. After all, most kids see peers who haven’t seen the 1939 film adaptation, The Wizard of Oz, as outcasts or, as we teens like to call... Read more
Great Movies Ignored By The Oscars
BY ALEX BARNARD The Academy Awards, commonly referred to as the Oscars, have long recognized the top movies coming out each year with an assortment of prestigious awards.  Between the likes of Django Unchained, Silver Linings Playbook, and Argo 2012 was a great year for film, and each of... Read more
Review: Californication
BY JACOB FIERMAN Constantly filled with mania and depression, Californication takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride as it expresses its ups and downs. The t.v. series follows the unique life of a writer named Hank Moody played by David Duchovny who also starred in the hit series The X... Read more
The Illuminati: The Story Behind The Symbols
BY SABRINA VICTOR The Illuminati, one of the greatest conspiracy theories of all time, has found its way into popular culture. Artists such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West have performed throwing up their Illuminati symbols and this has triggered the young generation’s fascination with this secret society.... Read more
To The Extreme: Actors Going Above And Beyond For Film Roles
BY RACHEL HAAS “Lights, Camera, Action!” When cameras are rolling brilliant actors/actresses become so engaged in scenes that not even physical pain will halt them from staying in character. To embody a character, actors routinely give their give body and soul, sometimes literally. When a huge opportunity for a... Read more
Review: Identity Thief
BY  VICTORIA ESTRADA Whether playing comic and dramatic roles, Melissa McCarthy always gives her all. Well known for her small but funny role in Bridesmaids, she takes the next step in Identity Thief. McCarthy plays Diana, a big-haired Floridian running under a number of fake identities. Diana lands the jackpot when she steals... Read more
Review: Thisiswhyimbroke.com
BY AMANDA MARCOTTE Thisiswhyimbroke.com is a site that enables you to scroll through thousands of unique items up for sale. The clever merchandise is ideal for gift ideas as well as geeky, miscellaneous items for you. The website staff consists of three men, two women, and their dog Chewbacca. They started... Read more
Here We Are, Now Entertain Us: Books Are Only Marketed To Girls
BY RACHEL GAMBACH Books have changed lives, altered our views of the world and even started wars. However despite its glorious history, Its sad to say that in todays world, more middle school boys declare themselves “non-readers” than girls. This shift can be possibly be attributed to the fact... Read more
Fashion Forward: Steal Her Style
BY RACHEL HAAS With all the enthralling websites on the Internet it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. However, one fashion website distinctly stands out among the rest. Stealherstyle.net lists female celebrities, allowing you to pick whose style you want to steal. Artists like Selena Gomez, Katy Perry,... Read more
Sports Page: Guide To A Perfect NCAA Bracket
BY A.J. KURZMAN While March is a month chalk full of many important events, it only means one thing to sports fans: March Madness.  It’s the time of year where we go nuts over the large NCAA tournament that is being played out.  However, while it’s a time full... Read more