Author: Lindsay Filgas

  • The show I didn’t know I needed: Jane the Virgin review

    CW’s “Jane the Virgin” drew tears from my eyes many times, but they were not always tears of sadness. Often, I would find myself crying from the overwhelming beauty of this magnificently unique show. When a friend of mine recommended “Jane the Virgin” to me, I was very critical and decided not to watch…

  • Fans marvel over Captain America

    Movies theaters across the country were thrown into chaos as fans chose sides for the long awaited Captain America: Civil War, released on May 6. However, whether you chose Team Iron Man or Team Captain America, the movie was an emotional attack balanced with just enough action and the perfect amount of complexity. The…

  • Yo-yo boys swing into the spotlight

    The “yo-yo boys” do it all. Whether it’s the Spring Rally, the Talent Show, or performing tricks at school, both Matthew Weymer, sophomore, and James Pratt, freshman, both found a passion in yo-yo-ing and dedicate much of their time to the activity. Weymer started yo-yo-ing in fifth grade, and with the support and help…

  • Face to face: Removing the mask of bullying

    “It was one of those things where playful teasing slowly developed into more psychological abuse and it eventually developed to the point where it got physical,” Jeancarlo Yela, junior, said, describing his past experiences with bullying in elementary school. “I would end up getting beaten almost every day; they would say, ‘Oh if you…

  • Whitewashing and brainwashing of the film industry

    Recently, my friend invited me to see Gods of Egypt, a historical fiction movie about Egyptian gods which stars Gerard Butler. However I immediately declined, telling her that there was no way I would give money to a movie that used a white actor to play an Egyptian role. Whenever I turn on a…

  • The golden era of memes: how media creates art

    It all started with Impact font and someone who was passionate about cats. Dating back to ancient times when the computer was first invented, this strange phenomenon has left a lasting mark on our society that can never be changed. That’s right, we’re talking about memes. From the archaic Bad Luck Brian to the…

  • That’s the way the cookie crumbles: Girls scouts commit to cookies and community service

    Going to the grocery story in January, it is hard to miss the groups of Girl Scouts outside eager to sell their boxes of cookies. However, Girl Scouts do much more than just sell cookies. Rebecca Gabra, sophomore, has been a Girl Scout for ten years, starting as a Daisy and working her way…

  • Shooting for victory: Kayla Overbeck breaks all career record

      After four years on the girls basketball team, Kayla Overbeck, senior, broke the All-Career record for most points scored in high school basketball – both boys and girls. Darren Burge, head coach of girl’s varsity basketball, has been coaching Kayla Overbeck since freshmen year and has viewed her progression from a good basketball…

  • Pursuing Art

    In the spotlight: majoring in vocal talent As seniors begin to hear back from colleges and plan out their futures, a select few look to the stage when it comes to where they want to go next. These future names-in-lights plan to take full advantage of their time in college by majoring in their…

  • Building up to the state competition: Robotics Team qualifies for next level of VEX

    After an increase in membership and learning opportunities, the robotics team competed in and won a VEX Robotics Competition on Dec. 22, 2015. These competitions require students to use science, technology, engineering, and math in order to build a robot that will complete a designated task. This year, the team has grown in number…