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Under the Skin proves to be a thought-provoking sci-fi film

‘Under the Skin’ proves to be a thought-provoking sci-fi film

Jay Whang April 18, 2014

Every year in movie history, there is one film will amaze its audiences with breathtaking visuals and thought-provoking ideas. At the end, it will leave them with a sense of wonder for the art work’s...

Apps of the week: KakaoTalk, Hemingway App and 2048

Apps of the week: KakaoTalk, Hemingway App and 2048

Sophie Whyte April 6, 2014

New apps come out daily; sometimes it almost seems by the hour. There are so many to choose from, but here are a few that shouldn't escape your attention this week. [tabs active="3"] [tab title="Messaging"] KakaoTalk I've...

Final Miyazaki film, The Wind Rises, astounds

Final Miyazaki film, The Wind Rises, astounds

Jay Whang March 17, 2014

“The wind is rising!...We must try to live!” - Paul Valery in The Graveyard by the Sea In the eve of the war, Japan introduced A6M Zero fighter planes, and it was the most innovative airplane the Japanese...

Sacro GRA offers artistic insight of the lives of Italians

‘Sacro GRA’ offers artistic insight of the lives of Italians

Jay Whang March 1, 2014

It is usually rare to see documentaries in major film festivals like Cannes or Venice. Moviegoers prefer to think of documentaries as a genre that gives some educational insight, while narrative films...

A simple idea for Easter cupcakes is using pastel colors (light yellows, pinks, blues, greens, etc.) to make patterns.

GSA hosts bakesale fundraiser

Jay Whang February 22, 2014

Rock Bridge High School’s Gay Straight Alliance held a bake sale at in front of the main office to fund-raise for their club and The Center Project, Columbia’s LGBTQ rights organization today. In front...

Bechdel test does not truly promote ideas of equality

Bechdel test does not truly promote ideas of equality

Jay Whang February 21, 2014

[heading size="15"]OPINION[/heading]As a male writer, it is challenging to portray a ‘realistic’ female character. I am neither able to get inside a woman's mind or talk to an actual women in order...

The Lego Movie surprises with comedic relief, important messages

‘The Lego Movie’ surprises with comedic relief, important messages

Jay Whang February 8, 2014

Remember those Lego toys you played with when you were a kid? Well, somebody in Hollywood thought that they could make an hour and a half movie out of it, and sell it to younger audiences. Before seeing...

Oversimplified U Matter campaign lacks concrete results

Oversimplified U Matter campaign lacks concrete results

Jay Whang February 4, 2014

In 2008, Columbia Public Schools started a program known as U Matter. The program’s main goal is to prevent youth consumption of drugs and alcohol. Before its start, the organization gathered surveys...

Photo by Renata Williams

Speaker uses humor to draw attention to U Matter

Jay Whang January 28, 2014

Motivational speaker Kevin Wanzer will speak in the Performing Arts Center second and third period on Jan. 28 to discuss issues such as bullying intervention and personal integrity. Despite being from...

Internet series RWBY is an action-packed adventure, with some flaws

Internet series “RWBY” is an action-packed adventure, with some flaws

Jay Whang January 19, 2014

An obscure YouTube series known as RWBY (pronounced Ruby) gained traction among Internet-users in the last half of 2013. Fan art, fan fiction and other media praising the show exploded over sites like...

The Bruins warm-up before their first of two sectionals matches.
Photo by Jay Whang

Girls’ tennis breezes through sectionals, prepares for state

Jay Whang October 20, 2013

[heading]Bruins defeat Incarnate Word Academy 24-0 and Parkway Central 23-1, advancing to State.[/heading] Even in the breezy morning weather, the Bruin tennis team persevered through the Sectionals tournament....

Awoken sarcastically mocks typical teen romance

‘Awoken’ sarcastically mocks typical teen romance

Jay Whang October 19, 2013

Poe’s Law states the idea that people have difficulty telling the difference between radical expressions and a parody of these radical expressions. Whenever an author intends his or her work as straight-forward...

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