Lariat Blog: AP Testing Tips
Blogs May 8, 2014
BY DANIELLE ONAFRAYCHUK With Advanced Placement (AP) tests beginning only a few weeks from now it is crucial for students to be well prepared, both academically and nutritionally. While cramming at the last minute is certainly doable, it often proves to be an ineffective and unhealthy strategy. It’s highly... Read more
BY SARAH SHARPE Based on the beloved ‘90s movie starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, Ghost the Musical is haunting Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from now until May 11, 2014. Ghost tells the story of banker Sam Wheat (Steven Grant Douglas), who... Read more
Review: That Awkward Moment
EntertainmentReviews April 25, 2014
BY HANNAH RAMESAR That Awkward Moment follows three friends that make a pact to not get into serious relationships. True to its title, the film centers on awkward moments, better defined as moments that either take a relationship to the next level or terminate it. All in all, the film... Read more
BY SARAH SHARPE Cooper City High School’s drama department presented this year’s annual Shakespeare spring play, Much Ado About Nothing, on April 10th and 11th. Following the antics of two pairs of lovers, Benedick (senior Patrick O’Dea) and Beatrice (senior Megan Ellett) and Claudio (junior Peter Pera) and Hero... Read more
Review: Foxy Shazam – Gonzo
EntertainmentReviews April 25, 2014
BY JEREMY HAAS Well this is definitely…different. Foxy Shazam surprised their fans a few weeks ago with their brand new, self-released record, Gonzo. It’s been a little over two years now since their super-energetic glam-metal release The Church of Rock and Roll flopped, and about ten years since they last self-released... Read more
Horror Business: Why Movies Aren’t Scary Anymore
Entertainment April 21, 2014
BY CHRISTINE BOUCOURT In a world where scary movies are no longer scary… screen writers are running out of ideas faster than Usain Bolt in the hundred meter dash. As movie-based award ceremonies have turned into fashion runways, what is the average moviegoer to do? A true horror aficionado... Read more
The Five Best Chick Flicks Of All Time
Entertainment April 17, 2014
BY CAMILA SOSA Every once in a while we all just need a little cheering up or, in some cases, a reason to just let the tears run. This is where chick flicks come in. Generally targeted for women and almost exclusively about romance, chick flicks can easily turn... Read more
Review: Mac Demarco – Salad Days
EntertainmentReviews April 16, 2014
BY CAMILA SOSA Rarely do we see an underground artist who breaks through into the semi-mainstream and still manages to maintain a nonchalant persona, but Mac Demarco might just be the exception. 23-year-old Demarco emerged into the pop-dominated music industry playing surfy tunes reminiscent of the 70’s and 80’s... Read more
Review: Glee Season 5
EntertainmentReviews April 16, 2014
BY RACHEL CALLAHAN Sadly, the fifth season of the musical comedy Glee is already halfway over. Most people who watch the show become totally engrossed; there are no small amount of Glee fans. However, no matter how many fans the show keeps and continues to make, there is an apparent... Read more
Dare To Be Different: Four Innovative Dating Ideas
Entertainment April 16, 2014
BY MARTINA SMITH We all know the stereotypical ideas for a date. Movies are classic, romantic dinners are essential, and mini golf is always a good time. But what about for those of us who want to do a little something different with our significant other? This list is... Read more
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