Tag: Entertainment
Xavier Gator
Taylor Kinnerup ’14 By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP What do they call you? Taylor, but I get Taykinn a lot. Can I call you Super Laser Tiger? Do you get that a lot too? Every day of my life. Since the topic for this month’s issue is travel, where’s one unexpected place you’d want [...]
It Came From The Internet
By Brett A. Mejia ’13 THE ROUNDUP Bigthink.com Big Think offers its readers the latest and greatest ideas and innovations that may not make mainstream news. The ideas presented in each article vary from being scientific to artistic. Ideas of new technologies and new foundations of education are posted on the website. A couple of [...]
Local Natives find growth in tragedy on ‘Hummingbird’
“Hummingbird” – Local Natives 8 out of 10 By Brendan Bohannon ’14 THE ROUNDUP Three years removed from their critically acclaimed record “Gorilla Manor,” Local Natives made leaps in developing their sound and releasing their best album yet, “Hummingbird.” The band managed to keep their striking ability of creating an organized yet chaotic sound while [...]
2 stages, 9 bands play Battle of the Bands
By Julian De Ocampo ’13 THE ROUNDUP Once the music started, there was scarcely a moment of silence during the annual Battle of the Bands concert, which took place in the Octagon on Valentine’s Day. The Feb. 14 concert, which was canceled and replaced last year by an online performance video contest, marked the welcome [...]
Reithmann wishes universal respect for all
Teacher’s Pet: Mr. Tom Reithmann By Michael Ahearne ’14 THE ROUNDUP Ms. Karp’s Question from February’s “Teacher’s Pet”: If you could snap your fingers and change one thing about the world what would it be? I guess if we could have universal respect for people. That would take care all the unhappiness we have, competition [...]
Music fans make yearly pilgrimages to festivals
By Julian De Ocampo ’13 THE ROUNDUP If you’re still thinking about venturing into the Mecca of music known as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. this following spring, you might want to check out the price tag first. Festival passes run at $349 and camping passes go for $85. Toss in [...]
Sociable Karp has a passion for language, Shakespeare
Teacher’s Pet: Ms. Lauren Karp By Alec Vick ’15 THE ROUNDUP Dr. Holland’s Question from December’s “Teachers Pet”: Who is your favorite saint? Catherine of Alexandria, who is the patron saint of librarians and educators. So totally my favorite saint. She essentially was a noble woman in the fourth century who was a master of philosophical [...]
Soundtrack proves more effective storyteller in ‘Not Fade Away’
By Charles Louis Dominguez ’14 THE ROUNDUP 5.5 out of 10 With the exception of the jazz themes from Marlon Brando’s “The Wild One,” I have never enjoyed a movie soundtrack. While I’ve never doubted the importance of music in helping to set the tone of a film, it’s very rare that a song selection [...]
‘Old Soul’ Hubbell delves into Summit, Justin Bieber
Mr. Ryan Hubbell By Jackson Santy ’13 THE ROUNDUP Mr. Kelly’s question from May 2012’s “Teacher’s Pet:” What did you want to be when you were young? Oh that’s good. This is super nerdy but I wanted to be a paleontologist. I had all these “Nova” and “National Geographic” documentaries about dinosaurs that I would [...]
Affleck’s biopic ‘Argo’ conveys award worthy story
By Andrew Marini ’13 THE ROUNDUP “Argo” – Starring Ben Affleck, John Goodman and Brian Cranston 9 out of 10 Ben Affleck continues to impress as a director as well as the lead role in the film “Argo,” which revolves around the Iran hostage crisis. The film follows the six members of the U.S. embassy [...]
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