There is a quote by George R. R. Martin that goes, “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads lives only one.” I have found this to be true all my life. I’ve read more books than I can count on my fingers and the number is only growing.… Read More The Authors Who Shaped Me
The queen is stepping down. Rap icon Nicki Minaj announced her retirement from the industry on Sept 5 via Twitter. Minaj quickly deleted the post, later apologizing for the tweet being abrupt and insensitive. Even though the tweet was only up for a short amount of time, it still got the country buzzing and received… Read More Rap Queen Has Left the Chat
Netflix has come so far since 1997. Back then, movies would come in little red envelopes that would be sent back a week or two later with the DVD. Now it’s a streaming giant, with thousands of movies and TV shows to watch whenever and wherever. Subscribers don’t have to wait three business days anymore… Read More FlixFeats 2019: The Netflix Awards
Over the last few years, gangsta rap has infiltrated mainstream music, leaving messages that are misogynistic and violent. The artists speak on gang violence, drug usage, and designer brands, leading their listeners to desire the high-end life that these rappers allude to in their music. The messages in these songs have since deviated from their… Read More The Evolution of Hip Hop Music
*SPOILER ALERT* *IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED SEASON 3 OF “STRANGER THINGS” DO NOT CONTINUE READING* The last season of “Stranger Things” had every viewer on the edge of their seats. But the one episode that had everyone’s attention was the last one: episode eight, “The Battle of Starcourt.” It was an emotional rollercoaster with… Read More Who’s The American?: Thoughts and Theories about The Netflix Hit Series “Stranger Things”
There’s nothing like the month of October to help get in the mood for some good horror movies. Just the thought of rolling up in a warm blanket on a cool night and watching some horror movies sounds awesome. So pop some popcorn in the microwave, turn the lights off and get comfortable because here… Read More Spooky Movies for the Spooky Season
Leo | July 23 – August 22 You’ll start to feel more acceptance of yourself as you become more active and self-confident. This is the month you will flourish and become what you’ve always wanted to be. Virgo | August 23 – September 22 Stop holding however you’re feeling in; explain and express your feelings… Read More Horoscopes: Week of May 20, 2019
The Super Bowl has been an American tradition for as long as anyone can remember. Every year, families and friends get together with each other to watch the highly anticipated game of the season and indulge in fan-favorite foods, including (but not limited to) chicken wings, potato skins, pizza, and anything else fried or… Read More Fan-Favorite: Super Bowl Commercials!
Here at “The Colonel” there is a lot of frustration created by the fact that there have not been any snow days. Although snow days could add a few days on to the end of the school year, LHS students and staff are looking for a much needed day to catch up on sleep and… Read More Snow Day Activity Ideas!
It’s the middle of winter and forecasts are shifty around this time of year. Kids and parents are both searching for their school’s name to go across the bottom of the TV on the weather channel. Delays and closings are mainly expected throughout the months of December, January, and February. So what is there to… Read More Got Snow? Have a Movie Marathon at Home!
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