by Sydney Garrett, staff reporter For many, music is just an enjoyable pastime. However, in musically-inclined director John Carney’s new film “Begin Again,” music defines the lives of many characters by driving wedges into relationships, preserving friendships and even determining fates. The movie centers on the life of Gretta (Keira Knightley), […]
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Messi just another small piece in Argentina’s grand puzzle
by Austin Coats, sports editor As the upcoming World Cup final between Germany and Argentina nears, many call Argentina somewhat dependent on Lionel Messi, four-time FIFA player of the year. In fact, this morning I read an article with the headline: “Magical Messi and Argentina or united Germany to win it […]
Setting new goals provides welcome change from usual summer monotony
Summer is here, and it’s time to change things up from the usual Netflix binge.
Unique blend of running, zombie apocalypse creates perfect exercise app
During the hot Texas summer, running is often the very last thing people want to be doing. However, with the Zombies, Run! app, a daily run can be both a good source of entertainment and exercise.
Forensics team members perform verbal wizardry in Kansas
This June, five Consol students traveled to Kansas to complete the last leg of their journey towards nationals, finishing off with a satisfying end to the debate year.
Lauren Oliver’s ‘Before I Fall’ shocks readers with profound wisdom
by Elizabeth Reed, online and photography editor Starting on my summer goal of steady leisure reading before it’s time to crack down on summer assignments, I picked up a copy of “Before I Fall” by Lauren Oliver (who’s also known for the “Delirium” series.) The book’s back cover caught my attention, along […]
Q&A: Junior Brett Stevens on volunteering at summer camp
Most high school students spend their summer binge-watching TV shows and hanging out at the pool. However, junior Brett Stevens would rather spend it as a counselor-in-training at Camp Adventure, a Texas A&M-sponsored summer camp that exposes kids to the outdoors.
Brazilian protests address legitimate concerns, but detract little from World Cup enthusiasm
by Austin Coats, sports editor Brazil has won soccer’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, five times–that’s more championships than any other country. Naturally, Brazil ought to cherish the opportunity to host the World Cup, right? For many Brazilians, though, that is not the case. Many organized protests against the World Cup have taken […]
‘The Fault in Our Stars’ a world apart from usual summer blockbusters
by Rachel Lamb, staff reporter Most hit movies include romances that seem too perfect and come to totally unrealistic conclusions. Refreshingly, “The Fault in Our Stars,” though already a box office hit (having had a $48.2 million opening weekend), does not have the usual Hollywood ending–despite being heart-wrenching and relatable. The movie begins with teenage […]
Feminist undertones of Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ as sharp as Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones
In a world where women are valued less than men in many countries, it is often difficult to find movies that have strong, developed female characters. Disney’s “Maleficent” is one of those movies.
