by Haley Mitchell, staff reporter In hopes of escaping this year’s 550-page monster of a UIL Social Studies book, I recently picked up a copy of funny-man Bo Burnham’s “Egghead” in hopes of taking a mental vacation away from the politics of 1920. “Egghead: Or, You Can’t Survive on Ideas […]
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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), […]
World Cup full of moments to remember
The World Cup is over, strange as that might seem, and it won’t be back for another four years. Four Roar staffers look back at what’s been an exhilarating month of soccer–the ups, the downs, the heartbreak and the happiness–and attempt to summarize their feelings. THE ACTUAL SOCCER PLAYER | Austin […]
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 […]
Photoblog inspires new, brighter outlook
While parents like to blame online communities as another outlet for procrastination (they’re half right), I prefer to think of them as platforms to make new discoveries. The Internet recently led me to the photoblog “Humans of New York.” I’m so glad I stumbled onto it because quite honestly, it changed the way I look at a lot of things.
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.
Q&A: Junior Pancho Mackin-Plankey relates the struggle
In addition to their usual summer regime of weightlifting, the A&M Consolidated boys soccer team has been spending their school-free mornings running with the boys cross-country team. The Roar caught up with junior Pancho Mackin-Plankey one week into training.
