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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Brazil’s World Cup promises usual excitement
by Austin Coats, sports editor illustrations by Shilpa Saravanan, editor-in-chief On June 12, one of sports’ greatest competitions, the World Cup, returns to beautiful Brazil–a place where soccer seems as much a part of daily life as eating and sleeping. As shown by history, this group of teams will give their dose […]
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 […]
