Bachelorette recap; roll tide!
Lauren Bickett, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
It is the time of the year again where ABC’s new bachelorette makes her first appearance at the mansion as 30 men in suits vie for her heart. A season like no other, as Chris Harrison would say. This season it is Miss Alabama, Hannah’s turn to hand out all the roses and maybe even find a husband o...
Mac is back
Xander Donahue, Staff Writter
May 16, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
The laid back king of indie vibes and wacky antics is back. Canadian Singer-Songwriter Mac DeMarco is on the music scene once again with his fourth studio album “Here Comes the Cowboy.” “Here Comes the Cowboy” was released on May 10, 2019, following the release of his 2017 album, “This Old ...
“Long Shot:” a surprisingly good movie
Xander Donahue, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
There is nothing better than being pleasantly surprised by a movie. Despite some mixed reviews, romantic comedy “Long Shot” offers a unique story, while also being original and surprisingly funny. “Long Shot” is about a journalist, Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen), and his unlikely run...
Spare ‘ME!’ from hearing this song again
Elizabeth Boysen, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
Taylor Swift has given the world some great music over the years; however, her new single “ME!” does not fall into that category. Swift took a sharp turn from her “bad girl” Reputation album into an infantile pop song. The song has been quickly compared to Justin Timberlake’s Trolls the...
The end of an era ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Johana Brower, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Perspectives
Attention: “Avengers: Endgame” spoilers ahead! On April 22, 2019 “Avengers: Endgame” was released to theaters. The film made $1.2 billion on the box office opening weekend alone and was awarded the highest-grossing film of 2019. The first Marvel movie to come out was “Iron Man” in ...
The way to fundraise: President’s Bowl 5k
Caroline Sudbeck, Entertainment Editor
April 29, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
The annual President’s Bowl Fundraiser is kicking off this June 21st. Runners, walkers and fun-havers of all ages are invited to attend and help out with the important fundraising cause. Proceeds from the President’s Bowl Fundraiser are transferred to a collection of money that is generated ...
Summertime Playlist
Xander Donahue, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
At long last, the breezy and hellish winter storms have come to an end, bringing with it the familiar scent of spring. As we all get ready for long drives with the windows down and picnics in the park, I think that it’s important that we get out of our winter moods and remember what it’s like to be...
Whoever said Kim Kardashian couldn’t become a lawyer was ‘seriously disturbed’
Lauren Bickett, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Perspectives
When you hear the name Kardashian, what do you think of? Actually, do not answer that. We see them every single day, whether you read the news or not; your day isn’t complete without the daily dose of the Kardashian-Jenner drama on your feed. This week, while I was scrolling through Instagram, a ...
Blooming into poetic becoming
Jazlyn White, Journalism Student
April 24, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
Poetry is often viewed as the classic form of venting teenage angst and misdirected rage towards parents, teachers and the like. But poetry also gives many other people the release that they need from the struggles and trials of life and loss. This can be seen in a particular poetry book, South Dakota raise...
‘On My Block:’ Netflix’s diverse teen megahit
Molly Wetsch, Journalism Student
April 21, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for season one of “On My Block”. For the past 30 years, TV has been dominated by the white rich kid narrative. Shows like “90210,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Gossip Girl” are easy, instant hits. Nothing is more interesting to today’s teens...
Rosalía is Spain’s hip hop princess
Molly Wetsch, Journalism Student
April 21, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
When you think of pop music or songs that you tend to hear on the radio, you probably think of lighthearted, ear-catching English tunes. Rosalía Vila Tobella, a Spanish artist more commonly known as Rosalía, is redefining that narrative with her most recent body of work. Rosalía’s first LP, “Los ángeles,” (...
Kero Kero Bonito Omaha show: a performance review
Xander Donahue, Staff Writer
April 13, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
What may have appeared to be a quiet and peaceful night in Omaha turned out to much different experience for the occupants of The Waiting Room Lounge. On April 5, Pop band Kero Kero Bonito decided to visit the Midwest on their US tour, stopping in Nebraska for a show at The Waiting Room Lounge. T...
Lauren Bickett, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
It is the time of the year again where ABC’s new bachelorette makes her first appearance at the mansion as 30 men in suits vie for her heart. A season like no other, as...
Mike Rounds makes rounds at LHS
May 17, 2019
Friday, April 26 - students pack into LHS’ little theater, awaiting the arrival of and subsequent Q&A with SD Senator Mike Rounds. After...
May 17, 2019
In the new age, I find myself looking forward to my deaths more than my rebirths. The process of destruction is one that begins in the mirror,...
Student receives juvenile detention for talking about AP test
May 16, 2019
Disclaimer: This story is purely for satirical purposes. None of the events described are true and any resemblance to actual persons, living...