Punxsutawney Phil says “Say hello to 6 more weeks of winter”
Riley James, staff writer
February 9, 2018
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“This is pitiful. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. What a hype.” “Groundhog Day” is one of the funniest films of all time. In my opinion, I think that this might be Bill Murray's best performance. This was the last time that Harold Ramis and Bill Murray ...
Concert Calenders
Grace Carey, staff
January 30, 2018
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Concerts are a great way to get out and have fun while surrounded by your favorite people. Not only is the music great but so is the company, and what better time of the year. It's not too hot yet, and it's certainly not too cold with all the dancing you'll be doing. A few concerts that will be...
The Best Worst Movie Ever
Riley James, staff writer
January 19, 2018
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The Room… Tommy Wiseau’s cult classic disasterpiece was released in 1 theater on June 27th, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The film was panned by critics and audiences everywhere and it is known as the worst movie of all time. So, why do so many people love it? Well that is because of one m...
The Diners band rocked the stage at Trunk Space
Blake Dorame, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017
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The Diners, a local band from Phoenix, continue to rock out at all the small venues in town. The Diners recently played at the Trunk Space, a small-scale venue. The pit was small and the stage even smaller, but when The Diners came on, the audience crowded around and sung along to the first song, “Fif...
Horror fans celebrate anniversary of Child’s Play
Riley James, staff writer
November 16, 2017
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In honor of the 29th anniversary last week, Child’s Play was released on November 9th, 1988. This film is about Charles Lee Ray, the Lakeshore strangler. His name is infamously named after three real-life serial killers, Charles Mansion, Lee Harvey Oswald and Earl Ray. The movie opens with D...
Paper Towns Book Review
Hailey Johnson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
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John Green's "Paper Towns" is a captivating, young adult novel about teenage love and the difficulties of growing up. The story takes an interesting turn when Margo Roth Spiegelman, Quentin Jacobsen's secret love, goes missing after the most exciting night of 18 year old Quentin's life. Green has...
Happy Death Day Thrills Audiences
Averie Brannon, staff
November 15, 2017
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On October 13, Happy Death Day hit the theaters. The fact that it was released on Friday the Thirteenth added to the excitement for the movie. The movie is about Tree Gelbmen, played by Jessica Rothe, a self-centered college student . On her birthday, September 18th, she wakes up in a dorm room ...
Teens Get a Taste of Riverdale
Sarah Hardin, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
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Producer, J.B. Moranville, created this open-ended drama which draws the attention perfectly to the town of Riverdale. This interesting and addictive TV show involves a group of teens and is based on the classic Archie comics. The series has a much darker tone than the comics, with events revolving aroun...
The Used’s New Album Strikes Gold
Julia Knies, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
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The American rock band The Used has released their seventh album, The Canyon, through the record label Hopeless Records. The album brings listeners back to their first records with the pure, raw, heart-wrenching emotion. Old-school fans of The Used will adore this album. The Canyon is the first stud...
The Nightmare Before Christmas is the movie to watch for Halloween
Rylee Yarra, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a thrilling stop-motion movie about both Halloween and Christmas. This spooky cheer-fest was directed by Henry Selick and distributed by Walt Disney. It opened in theaters on October 15, 1993. The story is about Jack Skellington, who is the "King" of Halloween town, ge...
Trending now – Senior Assassins
Griffin Goldstein, Staff writer
October 17, 2017
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Senior Assassins has made a huge splash on the lives of the senior class at Cactus Shadows. Over 100 teams of two have entered in the competition for a cash prize and have been fighting since mid August. It is an event that many students look forward to throughout their high school career. “I joi...