Weird FMV Games
Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2019
Today we will be taking a dive into the wacky world of FMV games. FMV was a craze in the video industry of the 90s, and these were real games interspersed with live action video footage. FMV stands for Full Motion Video, by the way. These games were cheesy as a cheddar sandwich, and the footage had to...
Procrastination
Andrew Watson, Reporter
May 3, 2019
I think it's safe to say that we all hate when people try to make us do work. Especially when they do it just because they are working and don't want you to relax when they can't. (Sorry, just ranting about my parents.) Let's talk about procrastination. Well, maybe I'll do it later... *Legitimately...
Fun Things To Do Over Summer Break
Hannah McDonough, Editor
May 3, 2019
Summer is fast approaching, in fact, we only have three more weeks left of school! If you aren't traveling, or you have a lot of downtime, here are some things you can do to make your summer break the best! 1. Canyon Vista Pool If you don't have a pool to go to, come join us at the Canyon Vista pool. After school ends, the pool will be open to the public, except...
Weird YouTube Kids Videos
Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor
May 2, 2019
When I was young, I got most of my entertainment from books and Scooby Doo. I had to go to HEB and get the DVD's, as this was before Netflix started its streaming service. I didn't have the instant gratification entertainment experience that many others do. Now, 3 year old kids DO have access to any...
The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie is Cursed
Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor
May 1, 2019
I have been a Sonic fan almost all my life. It's not fun. The games are consistently bad, the fanbase is extremely embarrassing, and in general its very painful to admit that you are a fan of the speedy blue hedgehog. The one time I was happy to be a Sonic fan was when Sonic Mania was released, and that...
“Story Time” Time: Kirby’s 27th Anniversary
Evan Tucker, Reporter
April 29, 2019
Ahh, Kirby. The fun Nintendo game (that's personally one of my favorites) that deals with pink puffballs, cute enemies, fun power-ups, dark cults, abuse to loved ones, heavy loss, and sacrifice. So gather around the fireplace, because our fifth episode of “Story Time” Time is about the Kirby storyline. Chapter one...
Should the Notre Dame be Rebuilt?
Lyla Boretz, Reporter
April 26, 2019
The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral is arguably one of the most iconic monuments around the globe. It's not only a symbol of religion but also an example of the insanely complicated equations and designs the human mind is capable of executing; when the 850-year-old cathedral's roof went up in flames, the...
Scientists Revive Pig Brains
Lyla Boretz, Reporter
April 26, 2019
By definition, death occurs when blood circulation stops and the respiratory system is shut down. There have been cases of course, where people a"come back" to life after being shocked by defibrillators. But what if there was another way to revive a dead person or even an organism? No, I'm not talking...
Jason Reynolds Field Trip
Claire Lawrence, Reporter
April 26, 2019
Last Friday, select students from all three grades tool a bus to go see the renown author, Jason Reynolds. He talked about his childhood and the events that led to his book ideas, as well as encouraging kids to read. Here are some pictures from the event.
Worst Videogame Box Art
Oliver Barnfield, Cool Guy/Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2019
Video game box art is tricky. It doesn't have the high profile of film posters, so it's frequently handed over to studio hacks. Generally, the results aren't great. Here are several examples of this sad trend.
Can’t Put the Phone Down? Smartphone Addiction Could be Changing Your Brain
Mehak Mehmi, Reporter
April 24, 2019
What are the effects of smartphones on the brain? Given the definition of smartphones today, it is a question of interest. For healthcare practitioners, mental health professionals, educators, parents, and anyone who happens to use a smartphone on a regular basis. Research Researchers who ...
