Films sure to please on way to theaters
August 11, 2008
Upcoming movies to watch out for include big names, bigger expectations
By Sam Watermeier
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“Righteous Kill” (Sept. 12)
Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino reunite for the first time since 1995’s “Heat” for another crime thriller. The cast also includes the master of crime drama himself- director Martin Scorsese. Sounds great, right? Well, don’t get your hopes up yet. Keep in mind that “Righteous Kill” is directed by Jon Avnet, the man who helmed “88 Minutes,” one of the worst reviewed movies of this year or any year. However, maybe DeNiro and Pacino will pull this film together with their power and presence. Read more
Twisted neglects to stand up to bestselling predecessor Speak
August 11, 2008
By Shireen Korkzan
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Do you remember the time when you felt advanced reading Cut or Stop Pretending, only to realize a few years later that it was garbage? The one exception was Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. That novel is a work of art that can truly be called a “good young adult novel,” or perhaps the hay in the needlestack. Read more
The Glass Castle triumphs as motivational memoir
August 11, 2008
By Lexi Muir
<lmuir@hilite.org>
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is a compelling story of a beautiful young girl in a not so beautiful childhood. Jeannette grew up with parents whose ideals and lifestyles were both damaging to their children and astounding to those on the outside looking in. The nonconformity of the way they lived was both fascinating and frustrating to read about, but despite the hard lives of the children of the Walls family, most of the children grew up and became successful adults, giving hope to all with damaged families, pasts and lives. Read more
Freedom Writers makes strong statement on racial discrimination
August 11, 2008
By Renny Logan
<rlogan@hilite.org>
Freedom Writers Diary is a compelling novel, one which grabs its reader from the very beginning. The book is written in a way that is both easy and quick to read. While it can be said that this isn’t the most challenging book in the world, it puts up a more than a fair fight for most heartfelt book. Read more
Energy drinks replace breakfast, become habit
August 11, 2008
By Jon Haslam
<jhaslam@hilite.org>
Senior Steven Smith has formed a habit. An unhealthy, but not uncommon, habit among his peers.
Smith said that energy drinks help him get going in the mornings, especially if he had been up late studying or doing school work the night before. Read more
3 shots, you’re out
August 11, 2008
Gardasil reduces risk of HPV infection in women
By Rosemary Boeglin
<rboeglin@hilite.org>
Junior Katherine “Katie” Hutchins made the decision to protect herself. It was just another check up when her doctor asked her and her mother if Hutchins wanted Gardasil, the leading HPV vaccine, when she made a decision that could potentially save her life. Read more
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