Artist Spotlight
October 15, 2015
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At Prep there are many different art classes offered and many students’ art skills shine through in these classes. An artist’s work from each grade level was chosen to show off their talents and the artist each gave a brief explanation of their piece. ...
“Autumnatic” Must-Haves
Mimi Jurion, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015
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Autumn has arrived, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes aren't the only things keeping us warm this season. It's very difficult to wake up in the morning and pick out an outfit that is fashionable, yet comfortable and cozy. Luckily, this year's trends for fall consist of soft textures. The chilly, crisp air around...
Everest Climbs to the Top This Weekend
George Kent, Staff Writer
October 3, 2015
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Drama. Suspense. Frostbite. The best word to describe Everest, the new film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, is 'solid.' The film recounts the true events of May 10, 1996 when a team of amateur mountain climbers attempting to summit Mt. Everest were hit by a sudden wind storm. Smartly and diligently written,...
‘Ultron’ Delivers Fun, Action
George Kent, Staff Writer
May 15, 2015
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By George Kent Avengers, Age of Ultron has been the most anticipated movie of the year, and has already topped the box offices in its opening weekend, but does it live up to the hype? Can any movie live up to the hype garnered by the first Avengers movie, directed by Joss Whedon, which was universally acclaimed made billions in the box office? Whedon...
Going Green and Gold for St. Patrick’s Day
Meghan McLaughlin, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2015
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With spring just around the corner, flowers come into bloom, leaves return to the trees, and that fresh green color is restored to the great outdoors. Yet this may not be the only type of green that will be seen. March 17 is the day one is obliged to receive a quick pinch for the absence of...
Into the Woods and Down the Drain
March 14, 2015
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JEFFREY PELAYO '17 2015 is predicted to be the year for bigger, better, and bolder movies. The year has barely begun, yet viewers are already excited for what 2015 has to offer. Although 2014 had the least viewer ratings for cinematic history, the film industry is trying to make 2015 the year where it all changes. There were some movies that ended 2014 w...
SNL Hits 40 Years
March 11, 2015
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LEEDS RISING '16 On February 22, 2015, one of the greatest American television shows reached a major milestone. As of last Sunday, Saturday Night Live had aired 40 seasons since 1975. After “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” had its re-runs no longer run on the weekends in 1974, NBC was looking...
Students Clash Viewpoints on Academy Awards
George Kent, Staff Writer
February 16, 2015
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With the Academy Awards rapidly approaching, the Panther asked two students to give their viewpoints on the Ceremony. The results were amusing. 'the Movie Lover': The Academy Awards have long been the epitome of snootiness in film. There are no explosions or one liners here. Instead, viewers strap in...
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” Makes The Definitive Thanksgiving Movie
George Kent, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
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There are movies for every season, but one that often gets overlooked is Thanksgiving. It might be that there is nothing about this holiday that is compatible with the flashy, fun Hollywood blockbuster, or maybe it's that all of people's feel-good movies are heaped onto the Christmas season...
Sam Lachow Brings Huckleberry to the Neptune
Kate Delaney, Entertainment Editor
November 25, 2014
Filed under Entertainment
“I’ve always been cool with Prep. It’s one of the only schools I never had beef with.” -Sam Lachow Seattle rap artist Sam Lachow sat down with the Panther in a moderately crowded Starbucks on a slightly rainy Tuesday afternoon to talk about his new album "Huckleberry," his upcoming show at the Neptune Thea...
Prep Drama Brings Shakespeare to Appalachia
November 13, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Prep Life
Prep’s drama program is about to have another hit with their latest production of The Taming of the Shrew. The story is traditionally set in Italy and it’s centered around a young rich man named Lucentio who comes to the city to study at a university. His intentions change however after he sees a young woman named Bi...
Horror Movies Haunt Audiences this Halloween
George Kent, Staff Writer
November 7, 2014
Filed under Entertainment
Horror movies. What better way to escape from the stresses of daily life than putting oneself through two straight hours of extreme terror. Horror movies are a very controversial genre. They have been proven to increase blood pressure and have other negative physical effects, critics often hate them, and their violence a...