IT May Be Best Horror Film in Decades
Cole Smith, Social Media Editor
September 18, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews, Showcase
You'll float too. IT is the first cinematic adaptation of the 1986 odyssey of a novel of the same name written by legendary horror author Stephen King. Taking place in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, the novel and the film both tell the story of a group of seven kids that go by the label of "the...
Netflix’s $20 Billion Debt: Not So Chill
August 27, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
It’s a Friday night, and you’re sitting down to watch TV. When you ask yourself what platform you want to watch. The answer is obvious: Netflix. But as you stroll through the list of original series, you see your favorite show has been cancelled. Given that Netflix has made a point of saving other...
Hell or High Water a “Must See” Film
Cole Smith, Staff Writer
September 20, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews, Showcase
Hell or High Water is a modern western that follows two estranged brothers, one being an ex-con (Ben Foster) and the other a divorced father (Chris Pine), who have to turn to a desperate scheme in order to stop the bank from assuming control of their family's farm in western Texas. The opening scene of...
X-Men: Apocalypse a Disappointing Bore
Mia Marks, Entertainment Editor
May 31, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews, Showcase
There is no doubt that we as consumers have become suckers to any movie advocating a superhero showdown, unfathomable powers, and the promise of an epic fight scene. The entertainment industry, led by Marvel, capitalizes on this ever growing phenomenon with new renditions of classic superhero series...
Zoolander No. 2: Funny Yet More of the Same
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
March 1, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
With a cast of great comedic actors and the foundation of the original classic, Zoolander No. 2 doubles the zaniness, but halves the hilarity. With returning actors Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson as the lead protagonists and Will Ferrell as a ridiculous antagonist, the comedy goes a long way to ensure the...
No Major Oscar Nominees of Color Bring Renewed Charges of Racism
Mia Marks, Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Well into the twenty first century, there is no doubt that racism and discrimination are still prevalent forces. Most recently, it has been made apparent with the “Oscars So White” controversy. For the second year in a row, the four acting categories of the Academy Awards and the Best Direction category...
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Debuts with Big Name Acts
Devin Fuller, Asst. Online Editor
February 10, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Florida has decided to add yet another music and art festival. In addition to powerhouse festivals such as Ultra, EDC, and SMF, the first annual Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival (OMF) will be a three-day, all-day music festival and campout. Even in its debut year, OMF has a huge lineup of well-known...
Disney Admission Hikes Outpricing the Middle Class Family
Jessica Coyne, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Florida residents are no stranger to the glorious get away that is Walt Disney World, a theme park where dreams come true and fanny packs run free. However, the price to make a dream come true is growing to the point that middle class families are losing their opportunities at the classic Walt Disney...
OH Theatre Dept. Staging The Wild Party
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
January 22, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
After the success of securing a place at the Florida State Thespian Festival for its fall play Black Comedy and its one-act Elephant’s Graveyard, the Olympic Heights theatre department is now readying for a production of Andrew Lippa’s dark and exciting musical, The Wild Party. This will be OH’s...
Adele’s Latest Effort is Soulful, Wistful; Filled with Passion and Pain
Sarah Nuzzi, Managing Editor
January 12, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
She has a voice that gives her listeners chills in a good way, and her songs can make them nostalgic for feelings they didn’t know existed. Adele sold 3.38 million copies of her new album 25, a new record in first-week sales. Love her or hate her, she’s quickly becoming an icon. Her song,...
The Hateful Eight: an Amazing Cinematography Experience
Nicolas Cristino, Staff Writer
January 11, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
Bring heart medication to this one—Tarantino has done it again. Each film released by this directorial all-star brings something new and refreshing, yet comfortingly his own to the silver screen. After 2012's bloody, dark western Django Unchained, it was dismaying to learn Tarantino would be tackl...
Netflix’s “Jessica Jones” and Amazon Prime’s “The Man in the High Castle” an Excellent Find
Cameron Medina, Staff Writer
January 10, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Uncategorized
Television streaming services have become the norm these days for getting a daily dose of entertainment from the silver screen. Now, one is more likely to see a couple browsing Netflix in the comfort of their own home than it is to see someone browsing the Red Box at a local Publix. However, movies...
Olympic Heights' Sports
Lions Lose Season Opener to Boynton Beach in Interception-Marred Game, 20-7
The Olympic Heights Lions football team, coming fresh off a convincing win over John I. Leonard in the pre-season Kick-Off Classic, ran into a much tougher...
August 26, 2017 • No Comments
OH Volleyball Shuts Downs Palm Beach Lakes 3-0
The Olympic Heights Girls Volleyball team captured its first win of the season Tuesday, Aug. 22, with a 3-0 victory over the Palm Beach Lakes Rams. After...
August 24, 2017 • No Comments
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Opinions
TORCH EDITORIAL: President Gives White Supremacist/Neo-Nazi Groups Validation and Cover by Not Labeling Them Domestic Terrorists
Over the past few weeks, the country has been in a frenzy over a white supremacist “Unite the Right” rally held in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, Aug. 12, that...
August 31, 2017 • No Comments
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Reviews
IT May Be Best Horror Film in Decades
Cole Smith, Social Media Editor
You'll float too. IT is the first cinematic adaptation of the 1986 odyssey of a novel of the same name written by legendary horror author Stephen King. Taking place in...
September 18, 2017 • No Comments
Hell or High Water a “Must See” Film
Cole Smith, Staff Writer
Hell or High Water is a modern western that follows two estranged brothers, one being an ex-con (Ben Foster) and the other a divorced father (Chris Pine), who have to turn ...
September 20, 2016 • 1 Comment
X-Men: Apocalypse a Disappointing Bore
May 31, 2016
Smoothie Showdown: McDonald’s Mango Pineapple and Starbuck’s Chocolate Surprisingly Tasty Treats
March 26, 2016
Zoolander No. 2: Funny Yet More of the Same
March 1, 2016
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