Top Gun Only the best fighter pilots are sent to “Top Gun” to see who’s the best of the best. “Top Gun” follows the story of Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, and how he works his way through the challenges of competing for the top spot and working through relationships with the other pilots with his partner Goose, played by Anthony Edwards.  “Top Gun” remains one of the best classic movies because of its action-packed plot and woven-in romance. “Top Gun” is filled with emotion, giving the audience the perfect mix for their...

Trade deadline day promises unexpected player movement throughout any league. For the National Hockey League, this deadline delivered with the hometown team making a blockbuster deal. Discussions between the Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes for Mikko Rantanen commenced with the Stars, striking a deal for the star forward this morning. 28-year-old Rantanen was sent to Carolina from the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 25 in a three-team deal. In a twist, Rantanen didn’t want to sign an extension with the Hurricanes, forcing their hand to make a move...

In the NHL, any team that makes the playoffs can actually win the Stanley Cup. These are my predictions for the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Starting in the Western Conference, I think the first-round matchups will be:  1.Jets vs. 4.Canucks,  2.Stars vs. 3.Avalanche,  1.Oilers vs. 4.Kings,  2.Golden Knights vs. 3.Wild.  The Jets will blow past the Canucks in five games. Winnipeg’s offense runs the league. With goal scorers Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele paired up with lockdown defensemen like Josh Morrisey, this team will...

Over the last century, College football evolved from just about two conferences to ten. Initially, conferences were formed among schools that were geographically close. The Big Ten, which was formed in 1896, is a perfect example of a conference that was formed with teams that were located in Northeast America. As time went on, more conferences were starting to form and grow in size. Schools from all across the country who used to be independents were joining conferences and the map of fbs conferences around America was growing. All of this expansion...

When students receive their license, Mansfield ISD issues them parking stickers that they must place on the bottom right corner of their back windshield to park in their school lot. A rule states students cannot pull through or reverse park because the sticker must be visible when checked. The school board should change the rule to allow students to pull through or reverse park in student lots. Experts say reverse parking is safer for pedestrians. In school parking lots, students roam everywhere, run and step in front of and behind cars at random....

Toronto born rapper Aubrey Graham, also known as Drake, came together with Jahron Brathwaite, also known as PARTYNEXTDOOR, to create the album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.” “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” is a 21 song album by Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR. The album came out on Feb. 14. There were high expectations regarding this album because nobody had heard any music from Drake since his dispute with Kendrick Lamar. There was lots of pressure on his shoulders, and he did not fail. This album is a 74-minute masterclass. The album’s first song, “CN...

As Valentine's Day approaches, pressure builds to buy gifts. Either for friends or family, the perfect gift can make that special someone feel appreciated. Here are some gift ideas that are sure to do the trick: Potato Parcel. Put your face on a potato. This gift is funny and sweet. The parcel comes with the potato, chocolate and a plushie. A message or photo can be put on the potato. Flower Lego Set. A Lego set is precisely the perfect gift for a loved one. The experience allows for bonding time, teamwork and memories. Once the set...

In this episode of The Round Up Podcast, juniors Kati Waguespack and Jordyn Green discuss essential survival tips to get through high school.