‘Hunger Games’ movie satifies viewers starved for adventure.
April 4, 2012 • Cade Harrison, J1 contributor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Panem’s 74th hunger games began in theaters Friday, March 23. Fans who waited in line were treated to a movie that satisfies. Out of the ruins of North America rises Panem with the glimmering Capitol and its 12 districts. Years ago the rebellion ended with 12 districts defeated and the thirteenth... Read more »
11/22/63 a hefty look at history
March 30, 2012 • Angel Martinez, Staff Reporter
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books
Jake Epping, a 35 year-old English teacher, goes back in time to try to prevent the Kennedy assassination in Stephen King’s new novel 11/22/63. The book is not intended to answer any “What- if” questions that you may expect from a time travel novel. The main hook of the novel doesn’t come from... Read more »
Book signing Tuesday for teacher’s first published novel
March 6, 2012 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Books, News
World geography teacher Andrew Neighbors will sign copies of his new book, “Mystoria: Land of the Immortals,” in the CHS library tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. In his book, a vampire warrior, Michael, and a witch, Jasmine, are at war against werewolves in the world of Mystoria. Their battle against... Read more »
Blink 182 album ‘Neighborhoods’ worth the wait
February 20, 2012 • Angel Martinez
Filed under Music
It’s been six years since the widely known band Blink 182 shelled out a new album. During the band’s breakup Tom Delonge, the lead singer, started a new band called Angels and Airwaves and the other two band members, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, started a band called +44. They recently announced... Read more »
‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ exciting blend
February 2, 2012 • Austin Musgrave, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
If you enjoy cliff-hanging suspense, explosive action, mystery and humor, then your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to see “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” in theatres now. The film is well-rounded with plenty of excitement, puzzles and good laughs. Music creates a suspenseful mood that... Read more »
Classic animated tale tops live-action film: Both ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ movies worth a view
December 20, 2011 • Kori Adair, J1 Contributor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
I was raised on Dr. Seuss books, so naturally, I make time every holiday season to sit down and watch the cartoon and the live movie version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. With over-the-top costumes and a loveable bad guy, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is very entertaining. These films... Read more »
‘Muppets’ movie surprises with modern wit, classic feel
December 20, 2011 • Cortlyn Dees, Sports Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Having awoken from my post Thanksgiving meal coma, I walked into the movie theater with my family to see “The Muppets” and was greeted by a sea of children. “Oh fantastic,” I thought. With expectations of an adolescent movie on my mind, I was not expecting to walk out 98 minutes later singing... Read more »
‘The Three Musketeers’ revamp falls short
November 2, 2011 • Maisie Dyer, Staff Reporter
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
If you are about to whip out your wallet to go see the newest rendition of ‘The Three Musketeers’ with the hope that it will be an amazing remake of the classic tale, I suggest you stick to the classic . This remake has taken the classic Three Musketeers and ‘modernized’... Read more »
Re-release of The Lion King brings back memories, teaches new lessons
October 19, 2011 • Jayden Beatty, Associate Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Disney movies, in my childhood, gave me daydreams, taught me valuable lessons and later brought me laughter when I understood the hidden innuendos. My favorite Disney movie by far is “The Lion King.” This cinematic adventure from my childhood was re-released into theaters in advance of the release... Read more »
Palace Coffee Company serves up new culture for town square
October 18, 2011 • Chandler Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Restaurant Reviews
Hot java, cool people and warm feelings await you at Palace Coffee Company, Canyon’s newest hangout on the Square. Palace, which opened its doors in July in the first floor of the Smith Building, is a fusion of coffee culture, local art and musicians and feels much like a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop... Read more »
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