Mixing it Up at Sonic
Ashlynn Roberts and Jaclyn Harris
July 24, 2019
Sonic is known for its flavorful hamburgers, delicious tater tots, and one-of-a-kind drink combinations. According to Sonic commercials, the fast food company proudly serves over 168,000 drink combinations. But how strange can these drink combinations be? We spent an afternoon sampling some of Sonic's...
So Far So Good
Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 25, 2019
Five Feet Apart tells the story of teenagers Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse), two hospital patients who have been confined to their rooms. Stella has cystic fibrosis and has lived in and out of the hospital her whole life because of the disease. Will is another "CFer" who is in the hos...
Isn’t it Mediocre
Faith Stapleton, Senior Reporter
March 8, 2019
Starring comedy star, Rebel Wilson (known for her role as “Fat Amy” in Pitch Perfect), Isn’t it Romantic was released the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13, 2019. The cast list was filled with household names, such as Liam Hemsworth, Adam DeVine, and Priyanka Chopra. Meant as a parody o...
Mr. Frosty’s Proves To Be a ‘Cool’ Hangout
Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
March 5, 2019
Mr. Frosty's has been a Denton favorite for generations, and it's no question why. Driving down Fort Worth Drive, you can see that the neon Mr. Frosty's sign hangs proudly over the 1950's themed diner. Walk inside, and it's like you've traveled back in time. The white-board menu spells out each of the...
Grande’s New Album is a Grande Hit
Ashlynn Roberts, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Since releasing her newest album, Thank U, Next on Feb. 8, singer/songwriter Ariana Grande has received lots of positive feedback, with many longtime fans claiming this to be her best album to date. Two of the most popular songs on the album, Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored and Thank U, N...
Looking Back
Sarah Crowder, Reporter
January 29, 2019
Bohemian Rhapsody. Won’t You Be My Neighbor. The Favorite. It seems that every movie that has come out in recent years has been a period piece or biopic. These productions are guaranteed to bring in a killing and are notorious for being Oscar-bait. These are some of the best films being made, but they r...
Escape Room is a Miss
Faith Stapleton, Senior Reporter
January 24, 2019
Directed by Adam Robitel, Escape Room was released on Jan. 4, 2019, grossing a little over 18 million in its opening weekend. Rated only PG-13, the horror/thriller brought the tense and heart racing scenes but left out any gore, it was almost as if any character that died just simply disappeared from th...
‘Bird Box’ Soars in Popularity
Jaclyn Harris, Writing Editor
January 15, 2019
Internet streaming service Netflix is making waves with their original film, Bird Box. The week of its premiere on Dec. 21, the film supposedly gained over 45 million views, according to Netflix’s twitter account. Bird Box was directed by Susanne Bier and based on the novel of the same name. It follow...
A Crazy Little Thing Called ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Trinity Flaten, Reporter
November 30, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody premiered Nov. 2, 2018, rocking audiences everywhere. The film follows Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) and the band Queen. The film opens with Freddie in a dead-end job until he discovers a band he has been following has lost their lead singer. He does an impromptu audition for them and...
Essentials for Friendsgiving
Faith Stapleton and Claire Burkett, Senior Reporters
November 22, 2018
A new tradition on the rise is a Thanksgiving celebration between friends called Friendsgiving. Often done before the actual holiday, Friendsgiving follows the norms of a traditional Thanksgiving, with tons of green bean casserole, turkey, pie, etc. and the joy of being surrounded by loved ones. Frien...
Tori Kelly Makes a Brave Move with “Hiding Place”
Faith Stapleton, Senior Reporter
October 26, 2018
Switching music genres is a risky move in the music industry that rarely pays off, but with the right fans and the right voice, a successful transition is possible. Tori Kelly proved this with the release of her second album on Sept. 14, 2018. Kelly’s first album embodied a classic pop debut album with ...