By: Josie Herring April 5th, 2019 WARNING: Spoiler’s Ahead! If you haven’t watched Netflix’s original hit show, On My Block, you’re missing out on one of the best shows to hit the streaming service. Composed of a beautiful storyline, a majority of POC characters, and an amazing soundtrack, On My Block, brings a lot to the table. The show first came to Netflix in March of 2018 and was immediately a hit. The ending of Season 1 left viewers on the edge of their seats and craving more. People could hardly wait for Season 2 and when it finally came, people couldn’t contain themselves. Season 2 brought with it a wave of emotions, happiness, sadness, and anger.
In Season Two, the core group, made up of Monse, Cesar, Ruby, and Jamal, is back together and with big problems. Monse is desperately trying to understand her bond with her mother all while trying to save Cesar from the ongoing violence in their neighborhood. Ruby is dealing with his own vast set of problems after being shot at the end of Season One. Cesar is desperately trying to keep himself alive and hidden away in safety from the Prophets. Lastly, that leaves Jamal, who after a long time of being doubted and laughed at, found the Rollerworld money that everyone believed was fake. Throughout the season we see the long and tedious process of “cleaning” the money and making it safe to use. Season Two was beautifully put together, and overall I don’t have any complaints about the new season. The characters stories all came together perfectly and everything connected smoothly. One of my favorite things about season two was Jasmine’s role. In the first season, she seemed like a supporting character, there for comedic relief. In Season two, she was again, a comedic relief but her character was so much more important. She helped the whole group confront their problems and became much more important than just being a supporting character. Overall, On My Block, is a fun and relatable show for young adults. The characters are people that teens can really connect with and relate to. I will forever recommend this show for anyone who needs some hilarious but serious entertainment.
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By: Laramie Ward April 7, 2019 7:00 AM - It’s up and at ‘em time for the newsies of New York, because unlike those in 1899, we have the privilege of going to school five days a week.
8:30 AM - First block begins -- as actors with this big of a show, we try our absolute best to focus on the curriculum. But, with most of my teachers, they knew exactly what I was daydreaming about when my gaze left the board (Lo siento, Sr. Knight!). 10:00 AM - Flex begins! This is the time between first and second block when we get to go to either the theatre to help with props and set pieces, or to the studios to rehearse dances or assist in the organizing of costumes. 12:15 PM - Lunch! It’s important that we eat three well-balanced meals a day, especially during show week, the long hours of rehearsal require proper rest, hydration and nutrition! 3:30 PM - School is out, Newsies is in! Some go into town to grab some dinner before the 5:30 PM call, some stay at school to get ready and help set up for the show! 6 PM - Mic check! Newsies is a 19 mic show, meaning that the tech team and the actors that use mics need to be extra careful when using them - there are no extras to go around. The mic check covers both the actors mics and the band and orchestra mics. 6:35 PM - Vocal warm-up, notes, and ‘start the show’! “Just before the vocal warm-up is my favorite part,” says Elizabeth Ward. “It was a nice time to take a second to breathe and hang out with everyone.” ‘Start the show’ is a physical/vocal warmup that gets the cast hyped and into the right headspace for the show. Just after this, Spencer Ball, who played Jack Kelly, gave a speech followed by the directors notes from the night before. 6:50 PM - Several members of the cast gather for an optional prayer, while the rest of the cast prepares to go to places. This is a time that people can check their props and quick changes, and grab some water. 7 PM - Go time! For the next 2 ½ hours, we are living in 1899 New York. 10(ish) PM - Bows! After the cast visits with the audience, they head to their assigned dressing rooms to hang up, febreeze, and organize their costumes. As everyone heads home, they know they’ll get to do it all over again tomorrow. Ariana Grande is Over 2018 And Ready For The Next YearWritten by Rachel Amburose on November 14, 2018 “thank u, next” Album Art 2018 has been one of the hardest years for many celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, and Channing Tatum with unfortunate divorces, drug overdoses, and forest fires, but Ariana Grande takes the crown as the unluckiest diva this year. The pop culture icon has suffered the loss of a close friend and has recently called off an engagement. Despite all this, she has demonstrated courage as she consistently releases music that leads the top hits. It all started when Mac Miller died on September 7, 2018, due to a drug overdose. Miller and Grande were romantically involved since late 2016 when they took their relationship public which lasted until May 2018. Grande was tortured with crazy accusations and Miller’s fans blamed her for his death since they broke up recently. Grande then publically excused herself from the Hollywood scene and took some time off to heal. She returned soon, though, with new announcements of music and a surprising engagement with her latest ex, Pete Davidson. Davidson, being a comedian, didn't seem to value their relationship when he made several jokes about their love. During a segment on SNL, he joked that he switched out Grande’s birth control pills with Tic Tacs in order to secure their engagement, which ironically and eventually failed. This joke, alongside many others, drove apart the seemingly-in-love couple and led them to call off their engagement. Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Ariana Grande faced a lot of backlash and hate this year that has deeply affected her. Though she evolved musically this year, her love life and personal relationships have failed. Despite this, Grande says she wants to focus on her music. This year, she released an extremely successful album called Sweetener. This album broke Spotify Global Records and debuted as #1 in the Billboard charts. She also released amazing singles like “God is a Woman” and “No Tears Left to Cry” that still remain widely popular globally. She has changed up her style and experimented with new sounds that have all been equally welcomed by her fans. At just 25, Grande has a net worth of $50 million. Recently, she released her brand-new single “thank u, next” that has already claimed the top spot on the Billboard Music charts. It is considered a break-up anthem by the media because of the fact that Grande actually sang her ex-lovers’ names. Most break-up songs don’t actually mention the names since its widely accepted as “petty” to “call people out”, but Ariana Grande revealed she knows no limits when she released the song.Granted, she’s been through so much that her fans and the rest of the media don’t mind and will continue to love and support her. 11/20/18 Article by: Emma Pinnix Photos by: Dream Catcher Photography Going to the Nutcracker Ballet is a tradition for many families in Boone, including my own. My whole family is involved in some way whether they are on the stage, or in the audience. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see this magical show, the Studio K Ballet Company will be performing their version this December 8th and 9th at the Schaefer Center in Boone, NC. The Nutcracker is a story of a young girl named Clara who finds herself in a magical place called the Land of the Sweets along with her new friend the Nutcracker Prince. The two are greeted by several different characters that bring delicious sweets for them to try: hot chocolate from Spain, Chinese Tea, Coffee from Arabia, and many others. After everyone has danced for young clara and her prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy comes to help Clara get back home.
This production is fun for children of all ages and a joy for the dancers to put on. Dancer, Hattie Rose Greene has been dancing in the Nutcracker Ballet for 14 years. She says, “I love every part of the Nutcracker tradition and cannot imagine christmas without performing in the Nutcracker. My favorite part of the ballet would have to be performing on stage under the lights and looking into the audience to see such a joy filled crowd that never fails to renew me with energy and joy while I perform! It’s just so magical!” Greene is dancing the roll of the Grand Pas de Deux this year and does a beautiful job portraying the magical experience that she mentioned above. I couldn’t imagine Christmas without the Nutcracker, it brings families together and shares the true magic of Christmas to the high country. |
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