There is no doubt Golden Globe Awards is a renowned award show full of poise and credibility. However, it has an uncanny tendency to award the underdog nominee more often than the one predicted to actually win. Beginning in 1943, this ceremony gives accolades for incredible performances, writing, directing, acting and other categories relating to … Continue reading Upsets at the 2019 Golden Globes
Author: Emma Batterman
Summer Playlist 2018
Maya Harris - Senior “Cold Cold Man” - St. Motel “When I Kissed the Teacher” - Abba “Get Along” - Kenny Chesney “The Way Life Goes” - Lil Uzi Vert “Violent Crimes” - Kanye West Kiki Frost - Senior “Make Me Your Queen” - Declan McKenna “All These Things That I’ve Done” - The Killers … Continue reading Summer Playlist 2018
Justice League: comic books don’t always make good movies
For DC, the past few years movie-wise have not been their strong point, with almost all of their films getting less than stellar reviews. The only exception to this “curse” seems to be Wonder Woman (2016) coupled with its 92% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, not even Wonder Woman’s star power can save … Continue reading Justice League: comic books don’t always make good movies
Summer playlists
The summer of 2017 was one for road trips, relaxation, and fun. We asked multiple people around SHS what songs they listened to that helped them enjoy their summer! Here are some songs students have been jamming to for the past 3 months: Lili Beard: junior "See You Again" - Tyler the Creator "Boys" - … Continue reading Summer playlists
Black History Month spotlight – John Lewis
John Lewis is a democratic U.S. representative of Georgia's 5th district, dean of the Georgia congressional delegation, former chairman of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), former "Big Six" leader (collection of leaders of various groups that organized the 1963 March on Washington), and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree. In fact, he is still alive today … Continue reading Black History Month spotlight – John Lewis
La La Land is a modern masterpiece
La La Land begins in the warm winter of LA as the camera spans over an overcrowded highway of cars, honking impatiently. The camera then focuses in on a girl in her car who begins to sing the opening number "Another Day of Sun". The woman opens her car door and begins to dance, others opening … Continue reading La La Land is a modern masterpiece
The Edge of Seventeen redefines the teen movie
The Edge of Seventeen could quite possibly be the defining movie of the decade. It's intricate use of dialogue and an outstanding cast has elevated this film from a typical teen dramedy to something raw, realistic, and relatable. This isn't a teen movie, this is simply a movie about a teen. Hailee Steinfeld, who plays main … Continue reading The Edge of Seventeen redefines the teen movie
Donald Trump’s 30 year history of blatant sexism
It is a well-known fact that Donald Trump has said quite a few sexist remarks about women over the last couple decades. In light of the recently uncovered comments made by Trump and Access Hollywood host Billy Bush, both Anderson Cooper and Megan Kelly called Trump out on his offensive actions during the second presidential debate. … Continue reading Donald Trump’s 30 year history of blatant sexism
Feminism: what it really stands for
WARNING: CONTAINS ACCOUNTS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Feminism, according to Webster's dictionary, is "the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes". It does not say, "the theory of the political, economic, and social dominance of men over women". Most people often confuse feminism with blatant sexism. Feminism is not females … Continue reading Feminism: what it really stands for
UNC Linebacker Allen Artis Faces Charges of Sexual Assault
By: Amaginese Oneal and Emma Batterman WARNING: ARTICLE CONTAINS DETAILED ACCOUNTS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND GRAPHIC IMAGES On Valentines Day of 2016, a University of North Carolina linebacker, 21 year old Allen Artis, had allegedly raped fellow then 18 year old student Delaney Robinson on campus. Robinson admits she was drinking and she was underage, … Continue reading UNC Linebacker Allen Artis Faces Charges of Sexual Assault
