Kindle Fire vs. iPad
February 21, 2012
Filed under Entertainment
Ever since the release of the iPad, companies have been racing to pump out tablets that can compete with the iPad. However no other tablet has been able to come close to the technologies of Apple’s. However, when Amazon released the Kindle Fire, it was said to be the one tablet that could rival... Read more »
What is Music?
February 16, 2012 • Brad Baker, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Opinions
What is music? This question has been pondered for millennia. The first cavemen made schnazzy beats on rocks and hollowed out logs. One day a smarter caveman decided to grab the head of a snake with one hand and stand on the tail with one foot and pull the poor creature to the side to make a very low... Read more »
Paramore: A Band to Watch
February 14, 2012 • Brad Baker, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Recently there have been rumors that the popular punk-pop band Paramore has broken up. This, in fact, has not happened. Although there will be some changes in band members. The Farro brothers, Josh and Zac, have officially left the band, saying that lead singer Hayley is “nothing more than a overdone... Read more »
One Act Play Begins Preparation for Competition
February 6, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, News
The WHS theater department has selected their One Act Play, “And They Danced Real Slow in Jackson”, and will be performing it this spring. The play depicts the life of Elizabeth Willow, a girl afflicted with Polio. The play shuffles through different parts of Elizabeth’s life, spanning from age... 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 »
Calling All Punk Fans!
October 31, 2011 • Brad Baker, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Check your calendars, mark your dates and clear your schedules for Friday, December 2nd, because someone important is coming to town! No! Not Santa! You’ll have 23 more days before he comes for his yearly visit. Playing at the Nokia theatre in Grand Prairie are some of the biggest names in punk music!... Read more »
Anime club 2011-2012
September 15, 2011 • Crystal Matthews, Staff Writter
Filed under Entertainment
Anime club has officially started as of this week. Anime club is for people who wish to broaden their horizons on what they watch and wish to get away from the main stream American anime. Anime club is held every Monday from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM. This year the anime club is being run by President Marieta... Read more »
Lady Gaga’s Judas
May 20, 2011
Filed under Entertainment, Features
Lady Gaga once again stirs up controversy over her new single and music video titled “Judas.” The pop-icon expresses the concept of forgiving in spite of betrayal using lyrics like: “I’m just a Holy fool, oh baby he’s so cruel But I’m still in love with Judas, baby.” Many... Read more »
The Adjustment Bureau ***3/4
April 21, 2011
Filed under Entertainment, Review
Matt Damon plays David Norris, a politician on his rise to governor when he meets Elise (played by Emily Blunt) and falls for her. However, David’s life changes forever when he see strange men working on a person frozen in time, something most people never see; a Bureau which exist in order to... Read more »
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