BY KRISHAE FRANCO Flipped, written by Wendelin Van Draanen, is a story that I’m sure is less widely known than the previous books I’ve covered. The story focuses on two characters, Julianna Baker and Bryce Loski. The narrative begins the summer before second grade when Bryce moves into […]
BY THOMAS WOOD Seeking a new narrative driven by action and revenge, director Chad Stahelski and writer Derek Kolstad brought John Wick to life in the fourth quarter of 2014. This movie’s release marked the start of a new tetralogy spanning almost a decade, and it produced a […]
GUEST FEATURE: HUNTER SILVAN The 2023 NFL Draft is here and it’s the most intriguing draft we’ve seen in quite some time. Overall the talent is deep but it’s also shallow at the top. In a typical draft we see around 15-20 prospects that are worth considering day […]
BY ROSA PRESTON I’m doing a recap on my first ever story, of which regarded school lunches. This’ll cover what’s changed, and how my previous quoters feel now. Has there been a change in opinions or lunches? We’re about to find out. One major issue I covered was […]
BY BAY COLT “The first time you share tea, you are a stranger. The second time you share tea, you are an honored guest. The third time you share tea, you become family.” Charming, heartwarming, and vividly compassionate, Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune is a whimsical […]
BY THOMAS WOOD In late November of 2011, Disney ended up reviving one of their most beloved franchises in movie form, coalesced as The Muppets. It was received to high acclaim, having made almost $170 million at the box office using only a $45 million budget. Naturally, Disney […]
BY SYDNEY SNELSON Back in November, the Royals announced their plan to relocate to a new stadium downtown. They envision a new “ballpark district” to accompany a new location, and Royals owner John Sherman believes that, “[a] new home would be a far better investment, both for local […]
BY THOMAS WOOD Just last week as of writing this, Nintendo did the unthinkable. In collaboration with Illumination, the studio behind Despicable Me, Nintendo actually released a fully animated Super Mario movie. In the wake of the Italian’s recent success, ranging from his usual video games to more […]
BY ROSA PRESTON I’ve tried to write two other stories, each of which aren’t doing so great. Mostly because: Both of which are issues writers at Truman High School commonly face (but having a cold while writing also doesn’t help). So, here’s some advice from an exhausted teenager […]
BY ADAM PRESTON It feels as though nowadays that extremes make up the majority of political life. Whether it comes from the far-right or the far-left, extremism has undoubtedly taken center stage for American politics; a familiar feeling since the rioting, looting, and political violence that took place […]