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.
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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.
Gallery: Students showcase art in Pebble Creek Elementary Art District Show 2014
Many art pieces created by Consol students were displayed in the annual Pebble Creek Elementary Art District Show, giving these aspiring artists the chance to have their works showcased to the public.
Gallery: Seniors defeat juniors in annual powderpuff game
On May 20, junior and senior girls faced off in the annual powderpuff football game conducted by the A&M Consolidated chapter of the National Honor Society.
New ‘Godzilla’ all bark, no bite
by Alex Coopersmith, assistant editor “Godzilla” is one of the most classic movie franchises of all time. You know the plot: humanity does something stupid, Godzilla emerges and terrorizes said humans, but humanity wins in the end after learning their lesson. The original “Godzilla” (called Gojira in Japanese) that came […]
Gallery: Orchestra commemorates star musicians at annual banquet
Orchestra students convened for their annual banquet on May 15.
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ resonates with modern day issues
Marvel’s latest superhero flick, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” exceeds expectations, proving to be more than just an average gunfire-and-violence-filled action movie.
Bengal Belles end year, introduce incoming Belles at annual spring show
In their annual spring show, the Bengal Belles celebrated the end of the year with a final performance last Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10.