Ted Bundy docuseries accurately depicts his life
By Emma Chen, Assistant Observations Editor
April 1, 2019
A simple guy next door, with striking blue eyes and suave confidence, Ted Bundy often used his natural appeal to his favor. At first sight, nobody would have thought anything about the man except for that he obviously had a bit of an ego. Netflix’s new “docuseries” exploring the life of Ted Bundy...
Sierra Burgess is a Loser: not worth the controversy
By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor
October 8, 2018
From “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” to “Clueless”to “Love Actually”, Netflix features all the favorite romantic comedies However, it’s newest addition to the rom com series, “Sierra Burgess is a Loser,” has stirred up quite a bit of controversy regarding the bad morals and examples por...
Logic returns to his mixtape roots
By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor
March 18, 2018
On one of hip-hop artist Logic’s songs entitled “Everybody,” he raps, “OK I was gone for a minute but I’m back now. Sit the f*&% down.” With the recent release of his mixtape “Bobby Tarantino II,” listeners might wish he had never left, and wish he won’t ever go away ag...
“Lady Bird” is a coming-of-age story for all
By Nora Holland, Arts Editor
February 7, 2018
“‘Lady Bird’? Is that your given name? Why is it in quotes?” “I gave it to myself. It's given to me by me.” Lady Bird is a new coming-of-age film about the life of high school senior Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson. The movie focuses on family relationships – mainly the chaot...
Stapleton’s third album supplies raw sound
By Jake Herman, News Editor
December 11, 2017
Chris Stapleton’s third album “From A Room: Volume 2,” released Dec. 1, sticks to the elements that made its predecessor, “From A Room: Volume 1,” the best-selling country album of 2017. The result is an album that nearly equals “Volume 1” in charm and is sure to achieve similar ...
Chipotle Queso receives mixed reactions
By Max Kandel, Observations Editor
October 30, 2017
On Sept. 12, Chipotle released their new queso dip nationwide after testing it in their special New York restaurant for several weeks. Chipotle advertised their queso as all real ingredients and with no added colors, flavors, or preservatives. The queso can be added on a burrito or bowl for $1.30, ...
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” intrigues audiences
By Jake Herman, News Editor
October 15, 2017
Packed with nearly two-and-a-half hours of thrills, plot twists, over-the-top action, and edgy humor, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is an entertaining, albeit flawed, second installment of Matthew Vaughn’s spy universe. Directed and co-written by Vaughn and Jane Goldman, the film picks up where...
NBA 2K18 Game adds new and innovated content to video game sports
By Ben Dross, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
NBA 2K18, which came out Sep. 15, the newest installment in the 2K Games’ basketball gaming franchise, does a phenomenal job adding new content and innovating in a field where many games feel like carbon copies of their predecessors. NBA 2K18, at it’s core is a basketball simulator. It allows...
Chance Concert Proves to be Unforgettable
By Drew Ingall, Arts Editor
June 12, 2017
In one of hip hop artist Chance the Rapper’s most popular songs, he raps “You don’t want No Problem, want No Problem with me.” This was evident in his concert performance in Bristow, Virginia, where fans had pretty much “No Problem” with his performance. On June 4, hip hop artist Chance the Rapper ...
Flash Season Three Falls Short of Expectations
By Ben Dross, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
Season three of The Flash struggled to find its identity at times, falling short of lofty expectations from seasons prior. However, it showed flashes of greatness, giving hope it can rebound in season four. The Flash opted for a complete rewrite of its characters, by kicking off the season wit...
‘Legends of Tomorrow’ Balances Fun with Complexity
By Ben Dross, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
DC Comic’s “Legends of Tomorrow” far surpassed expectations by embracing their weird and wild attitude in season two. “Legends of Tomorrow” is a spinoff of two superhero shows on The CW. It takes characters from Arrow and The Flash and brings them onto their own show centered around time...
“Awaken, My Love” Impresses with Fresh Beats
By Sarah O'Brien, Arts Editor
December 7, 2016
Donald Glover, or Childish Gambino’s latest album, “Awaken, My Love!” draws from an interesting collection of soul and R&B grooves to create a cohesive sound that differs greatly from Donald Glover’s earlier work. In previous albums, Glover has focused on a flat rapping style with modern beats,...