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Comedy takes characters out of the box at box office

Madison Hines April 21, 2015

Many times when a movie is based off of a book, people go into the theatre with high expectations. We want everything to be exactly how it is in the novel. If movie-goers are looking for something like...

Band earns superior ratings at UIL competition

adviser April 20, 2015

The band competed at UIL Concert and Sight Reading last week. Symphonic Band 2, conducted by Rob Towell, competed as our "Sub Non-Varsity" entry. They received a "Division 1 (Superior Rating)" for their...

Kidz Bop album sets new standard for modern music

Andrew Buck April 20, 2015
It has happened. At this point in time, we are in the middle of an important moment in music history. This claim has only been made a handful of times in the past and out of those few events, the music in reference has successfully withstood the test of time. Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited continues to inspire billions on a daily basis with its folksy ballad-stylization. Since it’s inception, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Landing has set the precedent for all new music throughout the world, presenting to the world the new and creative potential of timpani’s and modular synthesis, and was the first album ever to be taken across Oklahoma state lines. But for the first time in history, those excuses for quality music have officially been usurped. The test of time can only reach so far from the 60’s and 70’s, and it’s difficult to predict where the reputation of those albums will end up in 200 or 300 years, as no other album has existed for such a length of exposure. But there is another. The experts are calling it the future of music as we know it, the connective point to the past and future of music in our time, a revelation of creativity and the triumph of the human spirit over the adversity of what we previously believed to be good music. They’re calling it the “Kidz Bop Kraze”, the second coming of music, the next great point of entrance into a new age of sound. March 23, 2015 will be a day that we lay mark upon the history books: The official release of Kidz Bop 28.

Norseman staff eans state recognition at ILPC

adviser April 20, 2015

The Norseman staff competed in the ILPC state contest this semester. Awards were announced this weekend. The contest materials go from February - February so some of the entries are for students who graduated...

What service truly means: Soldiers, families face hardships of military life

Andy Ramirez April 17, 2015
For many, the world today seems like it is falling apart at the seams. Americans see it on the news every day, terrorists attacking universities in Kenya, museums in Tunisia, the threat of nuclear weapons in North Korea and Iran. With so much conflict, it seems like the easiest thing is to do is change the channel. Click. For some though, there is no turning a blind eye. These are the men and women of the United States military and their families. For them, war isn’t a game that can be paused, they fight so that others can have a fighting chance.

Track girls advance to area

adviser April 17, 2015

The girls' track team finished 4th overall and several students qualified for area. 1st place: In the 4 x 100 (Kaitlyn Harris, Chahnyce Foster, Quinteria Johnson, Jamie Kennedy) - 47.5* 1st place: In...

TV series fosters laughter, tears from audience

Jennyfer Tucker April 16, 2015
Usually there’s always a show or TV series that people like. It has to interest them or relate to them in some way for them to watch and keep up with. For some, it could be a popular series like Orange is the New Black, or Pretty Little Liars.

Second is the first loser: Movie sequels fail to capture spirit of originals, few worth watching

Lucy Raleigh April 15, 2015
The parking lot is full at a local movie theater and lines of people decked in various merchandise stretch around the building, everyone waiting for the same thing: tickets for the newest addition to an acclaimed film series. Millions of dollars were spent on the movie and millions were gained back from the overall franchise of the film. Now, the writers are scrambling to try and search for suitable material to create the shameful sequel. Even when there is no material to base a good story off of, the film companies still crank out more films (no matter how terrible) if it means they will get more money. And we, as dedicated movie-goers, must suffer through the terrible sequels, remakes, and spin-offs that are spit out by film companies.

Second movie in Divergent series disappoints audiences

Danica Mendes April 14, 2015
Insurgent, another novel from the Divergent Trilogy by Veronica Roth, is finally in theatres. Fans have been waiting for a year for this film to hit box office, and it’s finally here.

JV track team members place at district meet

adviser April 13, 2015

JV District 18-5A 9th grade boys track 6th Boys Place - 59 points 100 M Dash 2nd - Tracy Bradford - 11.78 200 M Dash 5th - Landon Plagens - 24.69 1600 M Run 4th - Angel Quiroga - 5:21.65 110 M Hurdles 6th...

FCCLA members take first at state, earn spot at nationals

adviser April 13, 2015

FCCLA members competed at state in Corpus Christi last weekend. Keandra Garrison and Adriana Valentine advanced to nationals after earning 1st place in the Hospitality division. They will have the opportunity...

Theatre competes at bi-districts, actors earn awards

adviser April 13, 2015

Viking theatre competed in the Bi-District round of One Act Play on Friday. Although the show did not advance, the cast did earn several individual awards: Haven Pottinger- All Star Acting Award Kassie...

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