By Abbie Martinez | Staff Writer Sequels typically disappoint and never live up to the original. They usually leave audiences wondering why filmmakers even bothered. But Catching Fire is the exception to that rule. Audiences were ecstatic to see the sequel… Read More ›
Month: January 2014
Drake continues to impress audiences
By Graham Rosen | Copy Editor Hip-hop artist Drake performed in concert at the American Airlines center in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 10. “Fantastic, wonderful, hot, and inspiring” were words used to describe Drake’s breathtaking performance. When Drake took the stage… Read More ›
‘Ender’s Game’ amazes despite minimal dialogue
By Matt Singer | Staff Writer Ender’s Game is an emotional and suspenseful sci-fi thriller that defines what large-scale movies can be. The title is ironic because the movie plays games with one’s mind. The production and directing of Ender’s Game… Read More ›
New Mexican restaurant disappoints
By Carly Harsha | Business manager The new restaurant Zesty, on the corner of Arapaho and Westshore, leaves everything to be desired. On the outside, the decorations are tacky and the presentation is lacking, especially considering their need to be attracting… Read More ›
CDs holding their own against virtual music
By Sam Richards | Staff Writer Many people are listening to music these days, and one of the biggest discussions is where their music is from. Online music from sites such as Pandora, iTunes, Spotify and various illegal websites seem to… Read More ›
Gaming consoles still in high demand
By Ben Rosenthal | Staff Writer The Xbox One and PS4 are going to be the biggest sellers this holiday season in the U.S. With their new features to add to the gaming community, it is no wonder that they both… Read More ›
New Eminem album thrills fans with blasts from the past
By Megan Smith | Staff Writer Multiplatinum artist Eminem, 41, dropped his new album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, on Nov. 5. His eighth studio album, featuring artists such as Rihanna, Skylar Grey, Kendrick Lamar, and Nate Ruess of fun., stands… Read More ›
Swimming team works to repeat last year’s successful season
By Peyton Moore | Staff Writer Pearce has all kinds of sports: tennis, baseball, basketball, and football, etc. It also has a great and determined swim team that works hard for everything they do. The Mustangs’ swim team is bold, proud,… Read More ›
Football Senior Night results in win
By Kennedy Curley | Staff Writer The varsity football team won 63-3 against the Sunset Bison at Mustang-Eagle Stadium. The victory took place on Nov. 8. The senior night game was dedicated to the seniors who have fought hard for four… Read More ›
Football team loses in playoffs after improving from previous season
By Adam Wechsler | Sports Editor The varsity football team’s season ended on Friday, Nov. 15, with a 24-9 loss to Boyd High School in McKinney. The loss came in the first round of the UIL State Football Championship for 5A…. Read More ›