Veronica Roth’s “Divergent,” which centers on 16 year old Beatrice Prior, is a page-turner to say the least.
Entertainment
Jordan Belfort’s memoir ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ more worthwhile than movie counterpart
Read about senior editor Nicole Farrell’s disappointment with the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street,” in comparison to Jordan Belfort’s memoir, on which the movie was based.
Hot yoga offers challenging yet calming exercise
Read assistant editor Tiffany Hammond’s review of Innovative Fitness’s hot yoga classes.
Slick ‘Cosmos’ update retains spirit of original series
Astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” blends stunning visuals with a sense of wonder present in its predecessor, hosted by astronomer Carl Sagan.
Tiger Theater displays talents in ‘Trojan Women’
Tiger theater brings Euripides’ ancient tragedy back to life in their yearly UIL One-Act play performance. The last showing is tonight!
‘Inception’ impresses with plot, special effects
Read one staffer’s take on “Inception,” the mind-bending 2010 Christopher Nolan film.
“The Lego Movie” proves entertaining for all ages
Read one staffer’s review of “The Lego Movie”–stunning animation and clever humor make it a fun movie for all ages.
Valentine’s Day themed apps prove disappointing at best
The Roar’s consensus on Valentine’s Day apps? Just stay away from them.
Russia emerges on world stage through opening Olympics ceremony
Russia pulls off a mostly glitch-free opening ceremony that symbolizes sport and the rise of Russia.
Independent film on Netflix thrills viewers
Read one staffer’s review of Exam, a surprisingly impressive 2009 independent British film with a compelling storyline.