Sixteen Band Students Qualify for State

Rowan Armour & Kate Pate
February 28, 2011

Band members competed at the local Solo and Ensemble contest, Feb. 19. Thirty-five members competed and 16 people made top marks and earned medals. A one is the highest ranking and if a soloist memorizes their solo they can go to state or an ensemble can qualify by doing well. Two ensembles qualified... Read more »

Staffer Picks Some of Her Favorite Dresses From the Oscars

Caitlin Topham
February 28, 2011

Hailee Steinfeld dazzles in her princess-like and age appropriate Marchesa gown, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, Fred Leighton jewels and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Anne Hathaway starts out the night strong in a bold Valentino gown and Tiffany & Co. jewels. She made six more dress changes that night,... Read more »

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Movie Review

Kate Pate
February 28, 2011

Directed By Jon Chu Released Feb. 11 Justin Bieber. That name brings on a lot of discrimination, and equally—if not more—adoration. Some people say Bieber has no talent, and looks like a 12-year old. While he may look younger than he is, it does not mean he is not talented. This movie proves that.... Read more »

I Am Number Four Movie Review

Rowan Armour
February 28, 2011

Directed by D.J. Caruso Released by February 18th 2011 This classic hero story starring Alex Pettyfer is about an alien planet that is attacked and destroyed. The planet sent nine children to hide on earth and save their alien race. The “Mogs” are the aliens responsible for... Read more »

Unknown Movie Review

Mikaela Moore
February 28, 2011

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Released Feb. 18 Unknown, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, is a decent suspense thriller with a spruce of action. Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) is on a trip to Berlin with his wife for a biotech conference, but upon arriving at the hotel, is forced... Read more »

The Eagle Movie Review

Nick Hage
February 28, 2011

Directed by Kevin Macdonald Released Feb. 11 This action adventure film tells the story of Roman Centurion Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) and Scottish slave Esca (Jamie Bell) as they adventure across the highlands of Caledonia, attempting to discover the truth about his fathers disappearance while also... Read more »

Girls Golf Takes Third

Victoria Gomez
February 28, 2011

At the Lampasas tournament, Thursday, Feb. 10 the girls golf team took third place. “I feel like I did pretty well,” freshman Olivia Cason said. “The course was easy, so not only did I but the whole team did well, and I hope we make it to district.” The team was only one stroke away from taking... Read more »

The Roommate Movie Review

Kennedy Woodward
February 28, 2011

Directed by Christian E. Christiansen Released Feb. 4 On a movie date where I was originally supposed to see The Green Hornet, we ended up being a little late. So, my date suggested, “why not see The Roommate?”Why not see The Roommate? I’ll tell you why. ... Read more »

Just go with it Movie Review

Shelly Spencer
February 24, 2011

Directed by Dennis Dugan Released on Feb. 11 Just Go With It is the latest masterpiece from Happy Madison Production Company. This movie involves lost love, divorces, fake marriages and children, arch rivals, and a trip to Hawaii. The acting was great with an amazing cast consisting... Read more »

Seven Students Place at Westwood UIL Meet