REVIEW: ‘We Should All be Feminist’ humorous, intellectual
Evelyn Smith, Staff Writer
April 4, 2016
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“We Should All be Feminist” is an essay written by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, adapted from Adichie’s winning TED talk of the same name. Now in book form, “We Should All be Feminist” is humorous and intellectual. Adichie offers readers a unique interpretation of feminism for today...
Which OHS Administrator Are You?
March 31, 2016
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REVIEW: “Zootopia” brings witty humor, relevant message
Carter Diggs, Staff Writer
March 21, 2016
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From the studio that brought you the Japanese “Incredibles” – and the chilling success that ... Just. Won’t. Die. – now comes an equally unexpected and welcome addition to the Disney vault. “Zootopia,” primarily set in the eponymous city, is centered around two characters: Judy Hopps, the first rabbit police of...
Academic team take home first and fifth place at regional competition
March 3, 2016
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“We are the champions, yes,” said one of the Oxford High Academic team sponsors, Shaundi Wall. In February, the OHS A and B Academic quiz bowl teams took home first and fifth place at the 30th Annual University of Mississippi Academic Invitational Tournament in Jackson. This competition...
REVIEW: ‘Race’ emotional to finish
Evelyn Smith, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
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Race is a movie about the miraculous life of track star Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The movie is a must-see for not only the World War II buffs, but also for anyone looking to feel inspired. Race does a wonderful job of reminding us of our history and depicting a lovely story of dete...
DiCaprio finally rakes in at Oscars
Margie Morgan, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
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The Oscars have long been known as the pinnacle of film award shows, and this Sunday marked the 88th annual Oscar awards ceremony. Many surprises happened at this year’s Oscars, including George Miller’s blockbuster action film Mad Max: Fury Road bringing home six statues (the most of any movie...
Carpenter creates poetic magic
Mia Sinha, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Features
It takes a lot of guts to stand in front of your peers and speak, but to recite poetry with heart and soul is an entirely other level of bravery. For the past few months, OHS senior Annalyn Carpenter has been participating in Poetry Out Loud competitions. It started with an in-class competition,...
Deadpool livens up audience with humor
Edward Morgan, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
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Deadpool really had nothing going for it. The film, starring – surprise, surprise – Ryan Reynolds and rated R, was released in February. However, it not only got great reviews from critics, but it pulled in $150 million in the box office over Valentine’s Day weekend. I wasn’t really...
Lineups announced for local festivals
Rachel Spragins, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
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Lineups for Oxford’s Double Decker Arts Festival and Memphis’ Beale Street Music Festival (Memphis in May) were announced recently. The Double Decker Festival will be held on April 22-23 with three performances on Friday, and eight on Saturday. For the Beale Street Music Festival, more than 60...
Students get chance to see Hamilton
February 17, 2016
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For Stella Lindsey’s AP U.S. History students and John Davenport’s theater students, Thanksgiving break 2016 will kick off with an exciting trip to Chicago to see the hit broadway musical “Hamilton.” “This trip grew from suggestions from our students,” Lindsey said. Two students ...
‘Room’ must-see Oscar contender
Margie Morgan, Entertainment Editor
February 5, 2016
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“Room” has become a leading Oscar contender, and after seeing it, I completely understand why. The movie centers around Ma, a young woman who was kidnapped as a teenager and locked in a garden shed, and her 5-year-old son, Jack. Room is a fantastic and moving film. The direction is exceptional,...
Undertale- Reading this review fills you with determination
Carter Diggs, Staff Writer
January 29, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
The video game industry in 2015 was dominated primarily by AAA open world games. Large, corporately-published games Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Fallout 4, and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt received so much attention and praise from consumers and the media throughout the year, completely dominating...
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