by Elizabeth Jancsy ’18 A&E Staff There is no better time than winter break to finally get to the movies to see this year’s blockbuster hits before the ball drops at midnight. Lady Bird crept on the movie scene, as it was released in select theaters on Nov. 3, but is now playing everywhere and is […]
by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff The Marvel Cinematic Universe, a franchise now owned by The Walt Disney Company, has successfully captivated a widespread audience. As we close out the 2017 year, it is evident that the media powerhouse will continue to generate new content. With unique characters and overlapping storylines, the fanbase has spread immensely. […]
by Ryan Cox ’18 A&E Staff The Animal Crossing series has been a mainstay of the Nintendo franchise since its inception in 2001 for the Nintendo 64. Since then, four iterations of the series have been developed and released for several of Nintendo’s hallmark home and handheld consoles. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is the […]
by Madison Stevens ’19 There is blood everywhere. That’s all I am aware of at this point—wet, metallic-smelling blood. On the operating room floor, on gauze packs, on me. I survived my twelfth day at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Austin. A Christmas miracle, to say the least. I had done my first year residency in […]
Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? I hope good. Is it cold? It’s cold here, but I have a blanket and sweater. My Grammy made it for me. Does Rudolph have a Grammy? Who makes him sweaters? And cookies? And gives him hugs and kisses? The good kisses. Not the sloppy kind my doggie gives me. […]
“This Christmas was shaping up to be the one ever…” by Marisa DelFarno ’18 This Christmas was shaping up to be the best one ever! Actually, no. That’s a lie. This Christmas marks another year where Natalie and her sister, Sara, have to endure dinner table discussion with their Aunt Claudia, who incessantly brags about her […]
by Sam Pellman ’20 One day it was August and the next it was December This magical month seems to come when everyone needs it most. December is truly magical, anything can happen. It can be warm one day and snowing a white wonderland the next. It’s the month that starts out stressful, but quickly […]
The Torch The Stolen Cowls When Huxley Gate Shows Up as Eaton Street on Uber “So, what are YOU doing after graduation?” Food Poisoning FAFSA Derek Shepherd’s Unnecessary Death Arbitrary Due Dates A Decided Lack of Barack Obama & Joe Biden When Your Nail Polish Chips The Wicked Long Walk into Al Mag/Hickey/SOWA Chronic Hair […]
Get a tan Eat more than I did on Thanksgiving Get my “merry” on Pass finals Play (and probably lose) a drinking game with my aunt Get drunk off of virgin eggnog Actually enjoy my family To not talk politics at the dinner table Avoid the physical labor of outdoor decorating Read Joe Biden’s book Make […]