‘Chimpanzee:’ Welcome to the jungle
Jordan Sutton, Managing Editor
May 10, 2012
Disney has amazed its audience once more with another breathtaking Disney Nature presentation- “Chimpanzee.” With its beautiful cinematography and unique storyline, this documentary, narrated by Tim Allen, captured my heart as well as my complete and undivided attention. As the opening... (more...)
The fine art of watching movies
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2012
Since I was a little girl, I have been watching movies. First, it started with a potty-training film with cartoons and songs about learning how to use a toilet. This led to watching various animated TV shows about talking bears and turtles that ride bicycles, and of course, the occasional Walt... (more...)
Armed services a difficult decision
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2012
The ongoing wars and military budgets have always been a concept that goes right over my head. Perhaps that’s just me though. Worst of all, its hard to grasp what makes a teenager, girl or boy, think they are ready to risk their lives to be in the military. Young men and women are losing... (more...)
Parenting at its finest
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 25, 2012
Due to my experience living within a split family, I have realized there are many different kinds of parenting. Not only that, but I’ve seen some of the worst cases of improper child-rearing while dealing with families at work, going to the grocery store, or just strolling through the neighborhood.... (more...)
A mile in my shoes
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2012
Running has always been my little escape. I grab my iPod, headphones, bright blue running shoes, and a bottle of water and head out the door. Living in a pretty decent community allows me to run without worrying about “bad guys.” Therefore, I can completely take pleasure in my long and... (more...)
Dealing with diapers
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 29, 2012
Babysitting has always been an easy way for teenage girls to earn some extra cash. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. It began with my little sisters, then my baby brother, and eventually, families would get to know me through my parents or while picking up my little brother... (more...)
Small town mentality
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2012
Living the first 15 years of my life in the small town of Waynesville, North Carolina, was one, very interesting chapter of my life. Small town life is a whole world in its own. The people, the food, the way of life is different from anything I will ever experience for the rest of my life.... (more...)
‘Joyful Noise’ raises the roof
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2012
Maybe you agree with millions of others that High School Musical or Grease is just “not your thing.” There are movie-goers who love a catchy song thrown in between scenes and there are those who would rather run a marathon than watch a musical. Joyful Noise won’t exactly fill what those... (more...)
Elevators: Towers of terror
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2012
People who are too lazy to take the stairs use elevators. Elevators are, also, used for making people feel extremely awkward while having close contact with complete strangers. How many times do you walk on an elevator without feeling slightly uncomfortable? The worst is when you and a stranger... (more...)
Daily life of an American teenager
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 20, 2012
It’s 5:22 a.m. and after hitting snooze for the fourth time I finally manage to drag myself out of bed. Another day, another routine, another… adventure? The biggest decision I make while getting ready for my day is whether I’m going to wear jeans or yoga pants. No “cute” outfit... (more...)
Album Review – Rihanna ‘Talk that Talk’
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
December 16, 2011
Rihanna has evolved from a Caribbean beauty with upbeat and infectious urban sounds to the darker side of R&B. Even though her music has been classified as dance music in the past, Rihanna has a new edgy sound in her newest album “Talk That Talk.” Her previous album “Good Girl... (more...)
Santa Claus goes modern in ‘Arthur Christmas’
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 11, 2011
Santa Claus is coming to town in one of the best movies this holiday! “Arthur Christmas” is the answer to every child’s question: how does Santa deliver all those presents on Christmas Eve? Director Sarah Smith invites audiences to a heartwarming experience with her funny, yet uplifting,... (more...)
‘Breaking Dawn: Part One’ worth the wait
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 23, 2011
Sadly, The Twilight Saga is coming to an end. “Breaking Dawn Part One” closes the curtains with a bittersweet feeling. While anticipating the next installment, I will hate to see the series end after “Breaking Dawn Part Two.” Director Bill Condon aces this part of the adaptation of... (more...)
Album Review – ‘Breaking Dawn: Part One” Motion Picture Soundtrack
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 23, 2011
The Twilight Saga’s newest soundtrack for “Breaking Dawn: Part One” features popular artists, such as Bruno Mars and Christina Perri, as well as up and coming artists such as Cider Sky, The Joy Formidable, and Mia Maestro. “Endtapes,” by The Joy Formidable, starts the album with an... (more...)
Concert Review – Jack’s Mannequin @ House of Blues
Jordan Sutton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2011
I’ve always been a big fan of Jack’s Mannequin but after seeing them perform live my love for them was certainly intensified. The band has a undefinable charisma that makes watching them perform and hearing them play live that made me love the band that much more. As soon as Andrew McMahon... (more...)
‘Puss in Boots’ mediocre spinoff
Jordan Sutton, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 13, 2011
DreamWorks sucked the last creative juices from the Shrek series after the lackluster Shrek Ever After and now one of the main characters, Puss in Boots, in an all-new storyline as means to keep the franchise alive. Despite being an avid Shrek fan, my already low expectations for a spin-off... (more...)
Derrick Davis’ roars from Las Vegas to New York
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 31, 2011
Derrick Davis, a 30-year old Las Vegas local, has always been in love with being on stage. He’s come a long way from the first time he sat in the audience and watched Maury Yeston’s musical “Phantom” to performing in local musicals. For the past few years, Davis has played Mufasa in... (more...)
‘Reel Steel’ shadowboxes way into hearts
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 26, 2011
“Real Steel” has kicked “Rocky” to the side. Director Shawn Levy has taken boxing to a new level by replacing humans with robots. The father-son duo and their journey is packed with humor, romance, and, of course, action. The movie is set in the near future where boxing has became a... (more...)
New Mexico artist Cassie Finley-Jones brings music to Las Vegas
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 10, 2011
Cassie Finley-Jones, a 19 year old currently pursuing her music career in Las Vegas, used to walk around her home, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, singing songs from the animated Disney film, “Pocahontas” at the top of her lungs. “I’ve sang ever since I was little and I can’t go a... (more...)
Graphic design projects populate school art show
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 10, 2011
Mrs. Maureen Clark and her ‘3D Animation’ and ‘Media for the Web’ classes will host an art show in early November. They will showcase their graphic design projects that they have been working on this quarter. The owner of the design company, Petroglyph, will be touring the school and... (more...)
Sophomores devise apocalypse scenario
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 5, 2011
Mr. Jonathan O’Brien began his Chemistry PBL this week. His students will be creating a usable tool and a survival guide for a post-apocalyptic world. This project will continue in the spring for his classes’ Zombie Apocalypse Haunted House in the spring. “This project captures student’s... (more...)
Extracurricular clubs set schedule
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
September 23, 2011
Clubs are already beginning their weekly meetings at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Current members are in the process of recruiting new members for their club. “I’m looking forward to learning more about FCCLA, gaining more skills in the fashion merchandising area, and working... (more...)
‘Warrior’ fights its way into heart
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
September 21, 2011
“Warrior” is a captivating and heart-wrenching film of two brothers who are fighting in a MMA tournament for two great causes. Based on a true story directed by Gavin O’Connor, “Warrior” will force audience members to battle with their emotions when trying to pick a side between the... (more...)
