Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close *****

January 31, 2012 • Eric Cameron  
Filed under Review

This recently Oscar nominated movie tells the story of adventure in the middle of tradedy. A year after loosing his father in the terrorist attacks on 9/11, Oskar Schell discovers a mysterious envelope containing a key. With only the name “Black” written on the envelope, he sets out to ask... Read more »

Don’t you hate it when…

January 31, 2012  
Filed under Opinions

Don’t you hate it when you like something new and then all of a sudden, everyone else does too? Like when you love this band, and have loved them for like ever, and they get one hit on the radio. It’s like it doesn’t matter you have been loyal for years, buying every CD and supporting... Read more »

Be Kind, Open Your Mind

January 31, 2012  
Filed under Opinions

The social environment of high school can be vicious. I look around and see students teasing other students, people gossiping about one another, kids spreading rumors, and making harsh judgements. Some deem this as “just a part of high school”, something inevitable and natural. I however,... Read more »

New Bring Me the Horizon album gets *****

January 27, 2012 • Brad Baker, Staff Writer  
Filed under Entertainment, Review

While many metal fans chose to overlook Bring Me the Horizon after the release of their sophomore album Suicide Season, they may have reason to rediscover this seemingly mainstream band. There is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen it, There Is a Heaven Let’s Keep it a Secret brings back memories of their... Read more »

Honor Band Rocks SMU

January 27, 2012  
Filed under Entertainment, News, Top Stories

Last night, on January 26th, the Waxahachie Wind Ensemble performed their TMEA Honor Band concert at SMU in the Caruth Auditorium. Their program consists of various musically demanding pieces which will be performed on February 10th in San Antonio. Many parents and interested college students came to... Read more »

STOP SOPA!

January 27, 2012 • Brad Baker, Staff Writer  
Filed under News, Opinions

If you haven’t heard by now, a new bill is being read by parliament: the SOPA. If passed, the Stop Online Piracy Act will stop your ability to use facebook, twitter, google, deviantART (for you artists out there), myspace and many, many more websites that are used by people like you and me every day! Normally,... Read more »

Puss in Boots: the Nintendo DS Game **

January 27, 2012 • Crystal Matthews, Staff writer/Page editor  
Filed under Review

** This game is by far the worst game I have ever played. The game not only took me 12 hours to finish but it had no plot or story line.  In this game you start off after the movie playing as Puss. As Puss, you must go around and collecting golden eggs. This game is a rhythm game where you have to press... Read more »