Most Anticipated Albums Of 2012
BY SABRINA VICTOR 2011 ushered in a massive amount of music, Adele, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyonce, rock band Evanescence, newbie J.Cole and veteran Lil Wayne all dominated their genres and topped the charts. Dubstep, electronic dance music from the UK, gained popularity among teenagers as Skrillex and Benny Benassi’s... Read more
Visceral Reaction: Behind The Scenes At The Miami City Ballet
  BY ALYSSA FISHER The empty theater looked like home to the Miami City Ballet dancers, who, in a sea of multicolored warm-ups and leotards, instantly dropped their bags and took their places at the portable barres on the stage. The chatter dissipated as the legendary Edward Villella, Founding... Read more
Life Through A Lens Blog: Pure Imagination
BY ALEXANDRA MADAR When bored, most turn to the television or their laptop to provide entertainment. My sisters are completely different. Instead of gazing at a video game screen or watching their favorite Disney Channel show, my sisters use their imagination and creativity to alleviate boredom. This picture was... Read more
Fashion Forward Podcast: Grammy Red Carpet Fashion
On the first episode of the Fashion Forward podcast, Editor in Chief Alyssa Fisher and Fashion Club Secretary Gina Martucci amusingly comment on the fashions seen on the 2012 Grammy Red Carpet. After judging all the looks, they pick the best and worst garments of the evening. Click on... Read more
Vinyl Revival: Records Make A Comeback
BY JACK BRADY When I first delved into the musty catacomb of records lining the bookcases of my garage, I had no idea what to expect. Frankly, I had never even heard a real record before, and the prospect of actually listening to one was more than a little... Read more
The Lariat’s Grammy Predictions
BY HAILEE YAEGER Let the nerves begin. It’s time to cross your fingers and hope for the best as your favorite artists contend for the coveted title of Grammy winner on February 12, 2012 on CBS. This year’s lineup will make the biggest night in music that much better.... Read more
Life Through A Lens Blog: Olivia In Scotland
BY ALEXANDRA MADAR With the majority of my family living in Scotland, I make sure I
 visit as much as possible. A nine-hour plane ride doesn’t cross my mind while boarding the plane. Instead, the sight of my family,
 castles, hills, old architecture, and freshly baked goods clutter my head.... Read more
Review: Kelly Clarkson-Stronger (Deluxe Edition)
BY ALYSSA FISHER As she matures, making music seems to be getting easier for Kelly Clarkson. Her newest album, Stronger, lives up to it’s title, trumping not only the current pop-diva competition, but also all of her previous albums. Lyrically, the songs deal heavily with relationships and empowerment, two... Read more
Life Through A Lens Blog: Exhibited
BY KAYLEE OBERFIELD This past Monday, Bianca Picou and myself’s artwork was displayed in the the Coral Springs Museum of Art, right next to the work of renowned artist Toulouse Lautrec’s.  Mrs. Katherine Sharp, The AP studio art teacher here at Cooper City High, entered only two student’s art... Read more
Pin Down Your Interest With Pinterest
BY DESIREE DEMOLINA Quaint, organized, and innovative, the new online blogging phenomenon known as Pinterest is on the rise. Launched in March 2010, the site is now an internet sensation, acting as a look book of all the things adored and found on the Internet. Offering photos of travel,... Read more