Mason J. Rockfellow, Editor in Chief
February 3, 2016
Filed under Reviews
The new drama “The Finest Hours” told a great story, but it could’ve been better.
Based on a true story of an impossible Coast Guard rescue mission of 32 crewmembers. Bernie Webber captained a 36-foot boat off the coast of Cape Cod during a blizzard in 1952.
I wish that Disney had gone a little deeper into the back story. I would’ve liked to know more about Webber...
Carl E. Littleberry Jr., Reporter
February 3, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Over the years the baseball Hall of Fame committee has enshrined 312 people who have contributed tremendously to the history of the game. Whether it be...
Chris Miller, Reporter
February 3, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Your vote doesn’t really matter. Those are not the kinds of words any American voter wants to hear. Unfortunately, when it comes to electing which candidate becomes President of the United States, these words ring true.
As most informed voters are aware, there are the popular votes and the electoral votes. The popular votes are the votes cast by the majority of participating...
AK Pachla, Copy Editor
February 3, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Over the last twenty years in America, and indeed in many western democracies, many people, especially young people, have felt disenfranchised. Looking at the state of the world’s largest democracies, people are starting to feel as though government is not for them. As a result, many have come to the conclusion that their participation can only serve to prop up a deception.
British...
Chris Miller, Reporter
February 3, 2016
Filed under Reviews
Xenoblade Chronicles X is a true successor to the original Xenoblade Chronicles and manages to provide everything a JRPG, or Japanese Role-Playing Game, fan could ever want in this type of game.
Xenoblade Chronicles X is a JRPG exclusive for the WiiU that released in early December last year. It is a spiritual successor, not a direct sequel, to the original Xenoblade Chronicles.
The...
Victoria Miller, Opinions Editor
November 18, 2015
Filed under Opinion
It’s that time of year again; flu season is upon us and we are once again bombarded with reminders to get our annual vaccination.
Everywhere we go, we have friends, family, corporations and organizations drilling the idea into us that getting a flu shot is a matter of life or death. Americans are scared out of their minds about getting the virus, while companies make billions...
Mason J. Rockfellow, Photo Editor
November 18, 2015
Filed under Opinion
Many people argue whether a flu shot is worth getting. Some say it doesn’t work, and a lot of people, such as myself, say it does work.
From my experiences with flu shots, it seems to get the job done. Even though you usually get a mild cold or illness a few weeks after getting the flu shot, it has prevented me from getting the flu.
When I was young, I wasn’t able...
Victoria Miller, Opinions Editor
October 21, 2015
Filed under Opinion
Earlier this month, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that will allow terminally ill people to take their own life with the help of a physician, making California the sixth state to legalize physician-assisted suicide, or PAS.
PAS is not a new concept. Switzerland has allowed assisted suicides to take place since 1947. In Belgium, euthanasia is legal, including...
Carissa Diaz, Reporter
October 21, 2015
Filed under Opinion
Since cell phones have become so important to people’s everyday life, companies have come up with an idea to invent an app that makes ordering food much easier.
These apps are everywhere and can be used for well-known fast food restaurants. I believe that it can be extremely helpful to anyone but more importantly to college students when it comes to saving time.
Most...
Mason J. Rockfellow, Giovanni Lopez, Photo Editor, Reporter
September 10, 2015
Filed under Opinion, Reviews
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There are all types of unique things that come to town with the circus, that if it wasn’t for the circus, you wouldn’t get to see or experience them.
Exotic animals are one of the things I am talking about. You don’t usually get the chance to see a tiger, lion, or an elephant outside of a cage, man-made habitat or out from behind glass. Getting to see those big...
Chris Miller, Reporter
September 10, 2015
Filed under Opinion, Reviews
The official Pokémon Trading Card Game Online card simulator captures the experience of playing with and collecting Pokémon Cards almost perfectly.
The PTCGO is a free downloadable card game simulator for PC found on the official Pokémon site.
The PTCGO is a card game simulator that allows players to battle with, collect, and trade virtual Pokémon Cards with its online...
September 10, 2014
Since the departure of the United States military from the battered country of Iraq, a group was forming in the shadows.
The Islamic State of Iraq and...
