By Erin Robinson On October 22nd, 2020, the company of Nintendo launched a downloadable content (DLC) update to Pokémon Sword and Shield: a popular role-playing game released on November 15th, 2019. Nearly a year later, the second downloadable content, the Crown Tundra, was released. While not nearly as anticipated as its previous update, the Isle of Armor, the Crown Tundra takes players into
Reviews
Review: “Modern Art” Appreciation
Art Farmer’s 1959 album “Modern Art” has something for anyone seeking a candidly joyful melody.
“The Cranes are Flying”: Hope Amidst War
By Henri Oo Although the average Snider High school student presumably hasn’t seen many films from Eastern Europe, it is interesting to understand the significance of Mikhail Kalatozov's 1957 contribution to Georgian and Russian cinema. Kalatozov’s “The Cranes are Flying” is regarded as one of most well-known Soviet films outside of the former Soviet Union, being critically acclaimed for its realism, and for being patriotic
Rise and obscurity of traditional rap: the music of Outkast
By Alex Cottrell Experiencing the rhymes and taste of “Outkast” will do more than make you "so fresh, so clean." The duo rap group formed by long life friends, Andre 3000 and Big Boi, lay down grooves intersecting genres such as G-Funk, P-Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B and eventually jazz. The duo rose in sight around 25 years ago and are recognized for their
“Bringing Up Baby” and Manic Pixie Dream Girls
She's not like other girls. Susan Vance, played by iconic actress Kathrine Hepburn, is a golf - playing, spunky girl who has a pet leopard named Baby. Co-star Cary Grant plays paleontologist David Huxley, who in the beginning of the film is a down-to-earth man. David is annoyed by her presence at first, as he and Susan go through unusual adventures
Findley Review: IGOR by Stuart Findley
Tyler, The Creator released his much-anticipated full-length album “IGOR.” IGOR presents us with a much less childish undertone than his early projects, all the while maintaining his independent and unprecedented creativity.
New Clubs and Descriptions
Students have been given the opportunity to choose new clubs for the second semester. Chloe Smithley spent past club time observing and describing each club choice. Choices include academics, athletics, art, movies, cartoons, card games and other hobbies.
Mr. Jukebox: Joshua Hedley Music Review
Joshua Hedley’s first album “Mr. Jukebox” is a stunning testament to the days of singers like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. The album captures something that modern country music strives for but cannot achieve: true, unadulterated Americana.
TV Shows to Binge Watch
From comedy to action and drama, there’s a lot of great television series out there. Read on to get recommendations from our writers.