Author Archives
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‘Joker’ is heavily acclaimed by critics and with good reason
The film Joker recently joined the long list of movies a part of the DC universe. It’s yet another attempt to try and appeal to the Marvel fan-base, however, this time it succeeds; both critically and by popular majority. The film was released in cinemas on Oct. 5.
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Review: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a spinoff television series of the High School Musical films. The pilot show originally aired on Nov. 8, 2019, but became available for streaming on Nov. 12 as a part of the launch of Disney+.
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Winter Faire and Market
The Winter Faire and Market was held on December 7th, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre.
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Annual toydrive brings joy to underprivileged children across RISD
JJ Pearce High School’s Student Government hosts a toy drive to benefit underprivileged elementary-age children.
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Marvel fans are invigorated with the Phase 4 Lineup
Another Comic-Con has concluded, meaning only one thing: more superhero-action fun for comic enthusiasts.
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Student absence policies need to be reformed
For many students, attendance and absences are a big deal, especially for AP students. If AP students attain more than three excused absences, they are not exempt from their final exam. However, medical and school-related absences are excepted and do not count against the student.
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Avengers: Endgame is a success
The last time we saw the Avengers, half of them, along with the rest of the universe, had been turned into dust by the snap of Thanos, who boasted the power of all six infinity stones.
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“Shazam” gives DC another critically acclaimed movie
The first film of the year for DC Extended Universe hit theaters April 5 in the form of Shazam! Shazam is a superhero who hasn’t been in the spotlight much as of late, but he’s been revived. Shazam! is an excellent tale of a troubled youth in foster care, who receives powers.
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Media sites compete for teens’ attention
Media sites compete for the attention of teens with video-games. Every action we take is another moment of time spent, and with the increasing amount of tasks and things to do, the majority of people are left with little time to spare.
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Sleep deprivation affects students’ everyday life
Adolescents who do not get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight, not engage in daily physical activity, suffer from symptoms of depression, engage in unhealthy risk behaviors (drinking, smoking, and drugs), and perform poorly in school.
