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BuzzFeed Unsolved maintains perfect combination of humor and story telling

Scout Molder, Co Editor-in-Chief

April 26, 2019

I’m about to write something that many people may initially disagree with, so buckle up: the infamous media outlet BuzzFeed has actually produced at least one good set of content, and that’s the series “BuzzFeed Unsolved.” BuzzFeed is notorious for many things, including its oddly specific...

‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ offers heartwarming tale set in the Wild West

Melanie Mnirajd, Design Editor

April 18, 2019

The highly anticipated prequel to Red Dead Redemption was well worth the wait. After being in development for eight years, Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a well-crafted, immersive experience that is like no other. This Western adventure game follows the tale of a gang of outlaws, led by D...

“YOU” Netflix series gives chills

Morgan Haworth, Social media editor

February 28, 2019

A hit Netflix TV series based off of Caroline Kepnes’s original novel, “YOU” is a 21st century love story centered around bookstore manager Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) who is willing to do anything for his love interest, aspiring writer Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail). The show starts off slow-paced, wit...

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ docu series accurately shines light on discretions

Scout Molder, co editor-in-chief

February 22, 2019

Singer Aaliyah was 15 years old when she was illegally married to R&B artist Robert Kelly, more famously known as R. Kelly via falsified documents. This was the first of many controversial actions involving Kelly and underaged women, many of which are discussed in the Lifetime docuseries “Surv...

Restaurant offers a chance to support local businesses, enjoy Chinese

Lauren Textor, Co Editor-in-Chief

February 11, 2019

New places to eat spring up in the KCK area all the time, but there aren’t many restaurants here that aren’t chains. I love going out to eat, but I’d rather support somewhere family-owned than another big company, even if that means looking a little harder or traveling a little further. Red Fortune’s...

Drag queens bring the holiday spirit in annual tour

Lauren Textor, Co print editor-in-chief

December 11, 2018

Drag is not something I thought I’d really enjoy, especially on a Wednesday. But when my friend called me at midnight and asked if I’d want to go with him the next day, I said yes, because spontaneous adventure is necessary for a healthy life. Going into the show, I was a little hesitant, because I had no i...

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks

Lauren Textor, Co Editor-in-Chief

December 4, 2018

One of the most iconic bands in history. An album that changed the meaning of rock n’ roll. A six minute “nonsense” song that became a smash hit and continues to top the charts even today. The movie that follows it all. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was marketed more as the story of Freddie Mercury (Rami Ma...

Holiday Events in Kansas City

Melanie Mnirajd, Design Editor

December 4, 2018

Between snow days and Christmas, it's important to know what festivities are nearby. Check out the the timeline above for details on what Christmas activities are happening in Kansas City this season.

‘Creed II’ excites, provides cinematic experience

Blake Beashore, Staff Writer

December 4, 2018

Creed II is an exciting 2 hours and 10 minutes of cinematography. The movie provides a layered story-line with excellent writing. The acting in the movie was great. Michael B. Jordan, who played Adonis Creed, was flawless as he was able to represent the cocky, yet insecure son of Ap...

Musical cast remains hopeful after rough start

Morgan Haworth, Social Media Editor

November 15, 2018

Between a broken toe and having to skip a scene, opening night of the fall musical was full of surprises for the audience and cast members. "There were some technical difficulties but we managed to work around them," junior Aylea Cole said. “Little Women” is the fall musical for the 2018 ...

Halloween the movie frights just right

Kaleb Brown, Co-Web Editor

November 1, 2018

Halloween is a newly released movie featuring Halloween icon Michael Myers. When I went to see Halloween, I didn’t know what to expect. As the movie progressed, I couldn’t make up my mind of what I thought of the movie. I personally enjoyed the action, but after seeing Halloween, I can say that ...

Hocus Pocus wows viewers 25 years after release date

Lauren Textor, Co print editor-in-chief

October 31, 2018

There are so many elements that go into making a movie great. Dialogue, plot, lighting, sound, camera angles… Not every movie can be remembered as one for the ages, but the 1993 classic “Hocus Pocus” deserves to be immortalized for its dedication to theme and the creation of a brand that has la...

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