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Review: Pottermore

Review: Pottermore

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
May 3, 2012

Pottermore, since its release in early April, has been generally well received by die-hard fans and casual readers alike. It boasts several features and generally covers the bases (in respect to book details and such), but it does contain some flaws. Exploring the Book(s)- Though the experience is...

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Show Me the Way

Show Me the Way

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
February 21, 2012

The day began as the Legacy Magic Show Choir shuffled onto their charter bus. “Geez, even for a school day this feels early,” junior Julia Gassiot said as she placed her zebra pillow pet to her side and began playing Lady Gaga from her iPad. “Oh! Can I play Temple Run on your iPad?” asked...

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The Death of World of Warcraft

The Death of World of Warcraft

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012

Sitting at his computer, senior Alex Nurnberg logs into his battle.net account, goes to his account page and cancels his World of Warcraft subscription. “I started playing at launch in 2004 and just recently quit,” said Nurnberg. “It’s just not the same anymore.” Opened in 1991, Blizzard...

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Training For Perfection

Training For Perfection

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
November 2, 2011

Beginning her fourth year as a sports trainer, senior Tionna Days stands on the sideline waiting for her fellow Broncos to come off the field for halftime. “I wanted to join something when I first got to high school, so I joined training,” Days said. “Afterwards I stayed because I really liked...

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Subjectivity vs. Objectivity

Subjectivity vs. Objectivity

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
April 9, 2012

A commonly held belief between debaters and philosophers alike relates to the following phrase: “everything is debatable”. Within that logic, everything about the universe is subjective. However, science, religion and everything in between have created absolutes about the reality in which we live....

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My (un)Funny Valentine

My (un)Funny Valentine

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
February 11, 2012

Every year, Valentine’s Day produces a myriad of star-struck lovers becoming acquainted with each others faces’ in side hallways and a collection of semi-bitter guys and gals hanging out with their unshackled friends. Worry not my fellow singles, I have a few things that shouldn’t leave your lips...

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The Frustration of College Apps

The Frustration of College Apps

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
December 17, 2011

In the past few months, fellow seniors and I forced ourselves to partake in a yearly event which consumes the lives of anyone so unfortunate to participate. Unlike our contemporary Asher Roth, we do not love college. Well, not the application process. Overly complex and detailed, asking for every...

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Review: They Might Be Giants

Review: They Might Be Giants

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
September 14, 2011

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, American alternative rock band They Might Be Giants (TMBG), best known for “Boss of Me” which served as the theme song for the hit show Malcolm in the Middle, recently released a new album entitled Join Us. This album marks the first time that the band has produced...

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Musically Challenged

Musically Challenged

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
April 5, 2012

Skrillex, LMFAO, Ke$ha (key-dollar sign-ha), Katy Perry, Foster the People, Deadmau5 (which should be pronounced like the number five, as “5” is neither the proper letter s or an eszett) and Cobra Starship. These frequently heard groups/people all have something very obvious, and some what alarming,...

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Justin Lum

Justin Lum

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
February 20, 2012

Sitting with his fellow euphoniums, freshman Justin Lum lubricates his valves and raises his instrument to his mouth. With music on stand, he prepares to play a concert F as Mr. Wilson stands on the podium to start warm-ups. “Band's fun,” Lum stated. “There are plenty of trips and you make connections...

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Marching Band: Sport or Not?

Marching Band: Sport or Not?

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011

Marching bands around the nation recently reached the end of their season. From August to November, members of marching bands prepare themselves to entertain at football games and parades and to outperform other bands at competitions. Their practices range between one to two hours a week up to two or...

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TCC vs. AP

TCC vs. AP

Madison Davis, Staff Writer
August 30, 2011

Toward the closing of their freshman year, students gain a wide variety of choices when picking classes for the following year. Among these choices are Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit courses from Tarrant County College (TCC).Though TCC and AP are the best choices, AP classes make for a better...

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