Entertainment

  • November music: songs to be thankful for

    Unfortunately we couldn’t find any songs celebrating the massacre of American Indians, but here are some memorable beats, nevertheless. “Heart of Glass” by Blondie- Even though the weather is colder now, this song reminds me of summer. It’s got a beachy vibe that makes you miss the beach. “River” by Bishop Briggs- I discovered…

  • Pippin brings magic to the theater

    The crowd begins to grow quiet and bright lights shine upon the actors. They have been preparing months for these moments. Colorful costumes and decor fill the stage as the opening act starts and the music fills the performing arts center. This year, set up by NPHS’s theater department, Pippin the musical, performed November…

  • 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…

  • Lady Gaga not so gaga anymore

    From bleeding on stage in her 2009 VMA performance to wearing a meat dress on the red carpet, Lady GaGa is known as the queen of avant-garde. She became a pop icon in the late ‘00s for not only her unique outfits but top 40 hits celebrating originality. Although known for being out of…

  • My Roanoke Nightmare brings “Horror” to American Horror Story

    American Horror Story is triumphantly back. After an amazing three seasons and a questionable fourth and fifth, the sixth installment of Ryan Murphy’s, American Horror Story is just as chilling as it is unsettling. The first three episodes are bad, but then even the most seasoned horror junkies, such as myself, are afraid. If…

  • Timeless mixes the past, present, and future

    A time machine whirls to life as the heroes of the new TV series, “Timeless”, journey through time in an effort to preserve history. Timeless is currently premiering on NBC, and airs every Monday at 10 p.m. The show is a fresh take on the concept of  time travel, though it retains some of…

  • Zombie Run shocks audiences

    As you walk on to campus on Oct. 22, screams filled the cool air. You were led with a small group away into the PAC where you are given instructions: find the cure to the zombie apocalypse. This was the zombie run. What began as a bit of Halloween fun four years ago, turned…

  • Mrs. Peregrine’s Children Live Up to their Peculiarity

    Based on the book by Ransom Riggs, ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ proved to be nothing less than intriguing with unique characters and gripping conflicts throughout the story. Despite being gruesomely murdered by a giant slenderman-type being called a hollow, Jake’s grandfather (Terence Stamp) still manages to inform Jake (Asa Butterfield) that he…

  • Google Pixel hits the market

    Google released their newest smartphone, the Pixel, on Oct. 4. With several new features, it is a step up from past Android products. The Pixel is the first smartphone designed completely by Google, software and hardware alike. The Pixel comes with Google Assistant, an artificial intelligence software that allows you to stay on top…

  • 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…