“Animal Crossing” and “Tiger King”: Are you a lockdown clichè?
By JUSTIN REESE – While COVID-19 has the world on a lock down, if one thing has been preserved its trends and fads. Most in quarantine have turned to mainstream forms of entertainment that have taken headlines by storm. Titles such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Tiger King are among the most popular. Known […]
Little Women: Now more than ever
By INDIA KRUG – Greta Gerwig’s second major film, Little Women, was released on December 25, 2019. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel of the same name, it follows the lives of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Each of the sisters has individual personalities and aspirations, but all are connected […]
Rex Orange County poetically spins a tale of young adulthood with “Pony”
By INDIA KRUG – The arrival of Pony, the highly anticipated third album by Alex O’Connor, stage-name Rex Orange County, has sparked conversation throughout his fan base. What makes so many fall in love with Rex is his authenticity, and this album is not lacking. His personal lyrics draw listeners in, allowing them to hear […]
Scary movies hit their stride during the Fall season
By KOREY FERRINGER- When Autumn swings by every year, new movies are introduced at the box office. This year, Joker was a huge box office success. Getting over $39.9 million dollars, the movie was considered a smash hit. Other than Joker, many students like to watch their favorite fall movies. Many include movies in the […]
Indiana vegetarian restaurants are tofu-rific
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – As a new vegetarian, it can be difficult to eat out. However, on my vegetarian journey, I have discovered the best restaurants in Indiana to dine as a non-meat eater. When it comes to sit-down restaurants, there are a few that stick out. My personal favorite is Thai food. In Indiana, […]
Booksmart: An ode to the high-achieving student
By INDIA KRUG – Move over The Breakfast Club, there’s a new rallying cry for the modern teenager and it comes in the form of Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart. The wonderfully weird coming-of-age story is led by protagonists Amy and Molly who enter their senior year at the start of the film. The multiple-language speaking, politically […]
Avengers Endgame review (Disclaimer: no spoilers!)
By KOREY FERRINGER- Avengers Endgame opened on April 26, 2019. From that arose a feeling of suspense and excitement to see the movie. Many students want to see if their favorite character dies or not. Avengers Endgame also has Stan Lee’s last cameo. For those who don’t know who Stan Lee is, Lee is the […]
Rock out to summer concerts
MIKAYLA CRAMER- Imagine blasting really loud music without getting in trouble. Summer concerts are the thing to do this year. Concerts can be held inside at places like KCAC or PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. There are also outside venues like at a County Fair or Keybank Pavilion in Burgettstown. For the summer of 2019 […]
Music is making some noise at IHS
By KOREY FERRINGER-Music can change anyone’s mood. From exciting to scared or something in between, music is the lever of feelings. From “Hurrian Hymn” to Mozart’s “Don Giovanni”, music has been everywhere. From movies, to video games, music can change the mood of any environment. Most students can pick out many songs that stand out […]
This is absolutely a movie review about “It’s a Wonderful Life” (an obvious parody)
By JACOB CHRISTIAN – It’s A Wonderful Life, Charlie Brown is a movie that follows the perspectives of three characters, from very wildly different viewpoints, as they go about their day-to-day lives in Montreal during the ’80s. This disco-themed musical-turned-feature-film was directed by Stephen Hillenburg and starred Robin Williams, James Dean and The Annoying Orange. […]