Author: Kessa Chavez

  • Six seconds of silence: Vine is dead

    Social media is constantly changing. New outlets are created while apps that were once all the rage (remember Myspace?) become a distant memory. On Oct. 27, Twitter announced that Vine, an app that allows for a maximum of six seconds of entertainment, would be shut down. As of now,Twitter has not disclosed an exact…

  • Blair Witch Project: The horror film that had audiences raging

    After the 1999 box office hit, “The Blair Witch Project”, audiences were anticipating a rebooted version of the franchise for years. On Sept. 16 of this year, fans received just that with the release of the movie, “Blair Witch.” However, despite the hype, the remake was extremely underwhelming. Throughout the one hour and twenty-nine…

  • Paralympic athletes continue to inspire

    Following the Olympics, on Sept. 7-18, Paralympic athletes displayed their talents in Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games. With over 4,359 athletes competing in this year’s Games, it is indisputable that despite the athletes disabilities, they can accomplish anything. This years events included: sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair fencing, canoe sprint,…

  • New Playing Strategy for Girl’s Tennis

    The summer heat was almost unbearable, with the sound of tennis balls ricocheting off of the racquet like the popping of a soda can. Whispers of coaches sound in the background.  Each girl wonders if she has secured their position on the team. Tryouts for the Girls’ tennis team were held on Aug. 9…