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Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae at a press confrence for “Hidden Figures.” The movie is the highest grossing film of 2016.

Oscars Are Taking A Step in the Right Direction: More Work Still Needed to Increase Diversity in film

February 21, 2017

After two years of disappointing and insensitive award shows, the Academy Awards has finally responded to the overwhelming criticism about the lack of diversity in their nominations. However, a full year...

New ‘Fantasy’ Sport Appeals to Hopeless Romantics

By Ethan S. Miller, Fact Checker February 21, 2017

Fantasy sports, an industry that is traditionally dominated by football, baseball and basketball, has introduced a new sport that has infiltrated the halls of CHS: Fantasy Bachelor. The Fantasy Bachelor...

Mia and Sebastian in a scene from La La Land with a beautiful sunset in the background.

La La Land Lives Up To Expectations

By Emi Cardinale, Production Manager January 23, 2017

I was extremely excited to see “La La Land,” and it definitely did not disappoint. It portrays a young couple’s love story through captivating imagery and quirky musical numbers. Throughout the movie,...

Top Movies Entertain yet Spread Progressive Messages

Top Movies Entertain yet Spread Progressive Messages

By Emi Cardinale, Production Editor January 9, 2017

2016 was a wonderful year for movies. Here are a few of my favorite of the top rated movies of this year. ‘Zootopia’ “Zootopia” is about a rabbit who dreams of becoming a police officer which...

A scene from Rogue One.

Rogue One Delivers More than Expected

By Emily Wang, Features Editor January 8, 2017

Despite my initial concerns over the quality of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” after seeing the trailers with Felicity Jones’s deadpan expression and monotone delivery of lines, the movie lived up...

Moana Rings with Disappointment

By Sara Heimlich, Features Editor December 15, 2016

Much like the rest of our Disney-conditioned generation, the company’s newest princess movie, “Moana” called me. However, the hype subsided as the movie was no “Frozen.” “Moana” focuses...

The “Gilmore Girls” revival premiered on Netflix Nov. 25. Many students have waited for years to watch it.

‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ Premieres on Netflix

By Emiliana Cardinale and Nora Holland, Production Manager and Production Editor December 5, 2016

“Where you lead, I will follow…” “Gilmore Girls” is filled with friendships, morals, drama and lots of coffee. The show follows a single mother, Lorelai, as she struggles to find her dream job,...

“Doctor Strange” opened Nov. 4 and has received high praise by critics and moviegoers.

“Doctor Strange” Bursts onto the Movie Scene

By Jake Herman, Online Opinions Editor December 5, 2016

With stunning visuals, memorable characters and a storyline that overcomes a complicated premise to deliver twists and turns, Marvel’s latest superhero movie “Doctor Strange” delivers an action-packed...

Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) and Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein) at a Comic-Con press conference.

Fantastic Beasts Delights

By Balbina Yang, Arts Editor November 29, 2016

Got bit by a Murtlap but don’t know how to treat it? Look no further than the newest released movie in the Harry Potter-verse, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. From...

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

Art Speak! Brings Broadway Actors to CHS

By Jake Herman, Public Relations Editor November 1, 2016

Lights, camera, action! ArtSpeak! is coming to the CHS auditorium Nov.17. The event, which is organized and led by students enrolled in the CHS Advanced Acting and Directing class, is completely free and...

Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children is an interesting movie based upon a teen book.

Miss Peregrine’s Projects Stunning Visuals

By Emily Wang, Features Editor October 11, 2016

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, another popular young adult novel turned movie, has outdone “Deepwater” and “Masterminds”, trumping both with a box office opening earning of...

Bill Nye sports his trademark bowtie.

Bill Nye to Debut on Netflix

By Matthew Sun, Fact Checker September 29, 2016

Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy! Bill Nye has finally returned to the small screen once again. Bill Nye the “Science Guy” will star in a new Netflix original show, “Bill Nye Saves...

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