Thirteen Reasons Why better as book
Madeline Henderson, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Thirteen Reasons Why, a new Netflix Original, came out on on March 31. The show was based on the novel by Jay Asher, who visited Oxford High School last year. The book the show was based off of was well written with a poignant message; however,the show was not as eloquent. If you read the book, this...
“Logan” a tour-de-force for Jackman
Carter Diggs, Entertainment Editor
March 9, 2017
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Fox hit it out of the park last year with “Deadpool,” showing that there was a market for superhero movies geared towards older audiences. Many, however, felt that the film was an exception, only a one time ordeal. Surely the next time someone tried to do an R-rated superhero movie, it would flop...
Peele’s “Get Out” excites, provides excellent social commentary
Livvy Cohen, Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
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Leading up to the release of new horror movie “Get Out,” the expectations were high. Advertisements and trailers presented little information about the context of the movie, but I had my hopes up thanks to Jordan Peele of “Key and Peele,” the director and writer of the movie. Before its rele...
Netflix shows more promise with “A Series of Unfortunate Events”
Molly Archer and Carter Diggs
January 31, 2017
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Netflix has aired the first season to its new show, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” which is based on the books by the producer of the show, Daniel Handler, better known as Lemony Snicket. The show follows the lives of the ill-fated Baudelaire children. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, after being...
The XX’s “I See You” brings both new, old beats
Livvy Cohen, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
A fan-favorite in the alternative scene since their debut album “xx” in 2009, English indie pop band The XX have returned with their third album creating a new and fresher sound. This trio, made up of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith, are stepping out of their shell and bringing a ...
Ten albums of 2016 outshine the rest
Livvy Cohen, Staff Writer
December 16, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
The year of 2016 has been one to remember. A hectic one at that, with the election, deaths of many icons such as David Bowie and Prince, and political protests left and right. Music, however, has delivered kindly in return for the hardships of this year and unified listeners through the entirety of it...
Holiday survey results
December 13, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Home
We asked what the students of OHS like to do for the Holidays and you answered! Here are some of the most popular and more interesting answers. Decorations: Christmas Tree Wreath Christmas Village Nutcracker Treats (left to right): Cookies Popcorn Gnocchi Gingerbread me...
Childish Gambino’s “Awaken, My Love!” takes unexpected turn
Livvy Cohen, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
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One month ago, if you asked the average listener about Childish Gambino, alias for Donald Glover, most would say he’s an artist in the rap genre. As of Dec. 2nd with his new release “Awaken, My Love!,” Glover now has surpassed one genre and entered into R&B, funk, soul, rock, and experimental m...
“The Edge of Seventeen” unexpected heartbreaker
Livvy Cohen, Staff Writer
November 28, 2016
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Hopes were held high as a new coming-of-age story hit the theaters this past week. The Edge of Seventeen was released on Nov. 18th, and the excitement surrounding it reached extreme after being compared to John Hughes movies by big publishers such as Rolling Stone magazine . As it was competing with ...
Winter brings plethora of Powerhouse events
Carter Diggs, Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Home, News
In the wake of the phenomenally successful showing of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council (YAC) has prepared many more events for students and families to enjoy. As the weather grows colder and the holidays draw nearer, several seasonal activities have been established. For ...
The Lemon Twigs, Sunflower Bean rock election night
Madeline Henderson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
Tuesday night was not only a night of stress and rampant emotions, but also one of fun and good music. That night, The Lemon Twigs and Sunflower Bean came to Proud Larry’s, delivering a show which made the audience forget their concerns with the election. The Lemon Twigs were first to take the stage....
Review: OMS Presents the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
Myeisha Madkins, Photography Editor
November 14, 2016
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The Oxford Middle School production of “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon *not your Disney fairy tales” is truly not your every day Disney fairy tale. This production, a comedy by Don Zolidis under the direction of Debra Anderson, performed on Nov. 10 and 11 in the Kayla Mize Auditorium. The...
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