Summer and sleeping are synonymous to me, so it does take a lot of persuading for me to leave my home and depart for a foreign country, or even Houston. But some things you just can’t see if you stay put.
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Star-studded film attempts indie feel, loses charm in details
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), […]
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 […]
Submarine epic’s realism, perspective remain relevant
Nazism isn’t representative of the entire German population, as German director Wolfgang Petersen makes clear in his 1981 film “Das Boot” (“The Boat”). In fact, Nazism barely makes an appearance in the film. “Das Boot” is not about good and evil: it’s about a lone U-boat, her mission and her crew.
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.
History may predict results of crucial World Cup match
#495174877 / gettyimages.com by Austin Coats, sports editor If the popular adage that “history repeats itself” is indeed true, expect a win from the United States in today’s match against Germany. As it turns out, multiple aspects of this match are comparable to aspects of both World Wars. In both, Germany made itself a world […]
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 […]
Lush sounds of “Ultraviolence” leave listener in languorous haze
by Shilpa Saravanan, editor-in-chief Lana Del Rey’s latest record, “Ultraviolence,” seems at first to be merely a continuation of the ethereal, faux-retro style that Del Rey employed with significant success on her previous two studio albums. Indeed, lyrically, little has changed. Del Rey remains as decadent, dark and dangerously self-aware as […]
