A review of the recent sci-fi, multi-part, film adaptation that was not as successful as producers had hoped. Emily Milton Staff Writer The movie Dune: Part One is about protagonist Paul Atreides, the prince of House Atreides, who rules over the planet Caladan. His father, Duke Leto, is ordered by their governing body to take over production and distribution, on planet Arrakis, of the most lucrative commodity in the universe, spice. However, throughout the movie, events occur that send Paul on a more personal journey and put him on the path to reach his destiny as a prophesied savior. This universe was originally produced in a 6-book series by Frank…
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Brightside By The Lumineers- Album Review
On January 14, 2022, The Lumineers came out with their newest album “BRIGHTSIDE.” This is their fourth studio album. The Lumineers is a band of two; Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion, piano). The Lumineers new album consists of nine new songs: BRIGHTSIDE, A.M. RADIO, WHERE WE ARE, BIRTHDAY, BIG SHOT, NEVER REALLY MINE, ROLLERCOASTER, REMINGTON, and REPRISE. In total, the album is 30 minutes long.
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Hawkeye Hits the Target for Marvel Fans
In 2020, COVID-19 was a Marvel fan's worst enemy. It was the first year in a decade with no new Marvel releases, but 2021 has been one of the most exciting years yet for Marvel fans. Hawkeye is the fifth Marvel series released by Disney+ this year, and fans approve. Hawkeye received a 94% from Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated Marvel series of 2021.
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Serendipity: Worth The Read?
Even though I’ve never been a fan of short stories, I decided to give Serendipity a try. With stories by well-known authors such as Sandhya Menon, Abigail Hing Wen, and Anna-Marie Mclemore, I was looking forward to reading stories from some of my favorite authors as well as discovering new ones as well.
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For Your Ears: Indie’s Story
While the origin of indie music can be traced all the way back to the 80s and 90s, modern indie music has begun to incorporate other genres and musical styles. Now, artists around the world release their own, unique music without the help of a major record label, further developing the indie music genre. Indie music is incredibly popular with ACHS students as well as teenagers globally.
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‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Songs, Ranked
Amid the controversial selling of Taylor’s Swift’s original music collection from Big Machine Records, Swift has been rerecording her albums with new cover art, new songs, and her own twist. Theogony reviewed the songs on her latest re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version), and came up with a list of our favorites.
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Teen Titans? More Like Jean Titans
A good pair of jeans can go a long way and luckily, there are dozens of different styles of jeans to choose from. Whether you want to dress comfortably, keep it casual or dress up, the possibilities are virtually endless. The students of Alexandria City High School have very strong opinions on a few styles of jeans that are popular right now.
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Fantasy and Fiction: A Review of “The Selection”
On April 14, 2012, The Selection by Kiera Cass was released for the public to read. Later becoming a New York Times Best Seller, it is a five-book series packed with heartbreak, romance, drama, and royalty. Set in Illéa, a fictional country, the crowned prince, Maxon Schreave, holds a competition in which there can only be one winner. The competition involves 35 girls coming to the palace to compete in a The Bachelor-esque style competition.
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The Reader’s Journey (to Find a Good Book)
At ACHS, reading is a big part of life for many Titans. With multiple book clubs and reading spaces, like the sprawling library, some consider being a reader part of their identity. “I think it's really neat how authors can capture entire worlds and cultures, and even create some from their own mind,” said junior Grace Grenn, who loves to read fantasy.
