by Zach Kluver, entertainment editor “eXistenZ” starts off with a presentation in what looks like a bit like a run-down abandoned church. The leader of the conference begins describing a new video game from an apparently famous game designer, Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh). A very reserved person, she smiles […]
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‘You’re Dead!’ presents sonically dense, gorgeous celebration of death’s mystery
Flying Lotus, a.k.a Steven Ellison, released his latest album, “You’re Dead!” today. Following 2012’s ethereal “Until the Quiet Comes” Ellison had released the aptly titled “Duality,” which started his rap career under the name Captain Murphy. However, although Captain Murphy makes a few appearances throughout “You’re Dead!,” it’s unquestionably a return to the bizarre, chaotic world of a Flying Lotus album.
Strong first half leads Consol to 35-11 victory over Willis
On Oct. 3, Consol made up for the homecoming heartbreaks of years past in a 35-11 win over the Willis Wildcats.
Gallery: Consol gathers to crown homecoming king
This Friday, students gathered in the gym to crown Riley Garner this year’s homecoming king. The pep rally also included performances by the Belles, cheerleaders and the band.
Gallery: Clubs exhibit uniqueness, gain exposure at carnival
After school on Oct. 1, students, teachers, parents and others gathered in the parking lot near the tennis courts to experience all that A&M Consolidated’s clubs had to offer — from French Club’s crêpes to Theater Troupe’s obstacle course and everything in between — at the annual Homecoming Carnival.
Modern opinion of ‘Abbey Road’ proves initial critics wrong
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the U.S. release of “Abbey Road,” the final album recorded by the Beatles. Despite it being released before “Let It Be,” most consider “Abbey Road” to the Beatles’s true final album. At the time of its release it was met with mixed reviews that criticized it for its “already dated sound”. Nowadays it is met with almost unanimous critical praise as one of the Beatles greatest works.
Gallery: A&M Consolidated defeats College Station 3-1
On Sept. 30, A&M Consolidated’s varsity volleyball team defeated College Station High School’s Cougars. Despite losing the first set, the Tigers beat the Cougars 3-1. Attendance and crowd energy were unprecedented, largely due to the two schools’ nascent rivalry.
Q&A: Junior Steven Wang demonstrates unique talents
by Alex Coopersmith, opinions editor The Roar spoke with junior Steven Wang about his skill at solving Rubik’s cubes, playing Tetris, reciting digits of pi and clapping his hands. I’ve heard that you’re pretty good at solving Rubik’s cubes. Yes, I am okay at solving Rubik’s Cubes. I average 35 […]
Q&A: Senior Mackenzie Morgan recounts challenges, triumphs of cheerleading
The Roar spoke with senior Mackenzie Morgan to discuss the oft-overlooked multidimensional qualities of cheerleading.
Cartoonist explores human experience in new serial
Cartoonist Chris Ware has teamed up with the Guardian to publish, in free weekly installments, a new graphic novella titled “The Last Saturday.” Currently in its first installment, the strip promises to “trace the life cycles of six (6) individual planetary bacilli (aka human beings) from the American resort community of Sandy Port, Michigan.”
