Disney releases “Disney Plus” in hopes of taking over streaming platforms

Rhea Braganza, Staff writer

December 9, 2019

On November 12, Disney broke the internet by releasing their long awaited streaming platform, Disney Plus. Just hours after releasing the app they were already experiencing issues due to high demand, and within the first few days over ten million people had signed up. The service includes old throwb...

South Lakes High School Choir: Headed to Disney World!

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

December 3, 2019

Members of the South Lakes advanced choirs will be experiencing a “whole new world” this week! After the chorus students performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the spring of 2019, they auditioned for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: singing at the Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional ...

Tasty vegetarian & vegan Thanksgiving recipes

Saousane Bejjaji, Staff Writer

November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving is a holiday full of turkey and ham, but don’t fret! These recipes will not include anything other then pure delicious, healthy goodness. No tofu turkey will be seen here!   Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart (vegetarian) For a vegetarian main course that can also pass a...

 The art of being thankful

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

November 27, 2019

What does it mean to be thankful? It would take me ages to try and explain the importance of being thankful and how it impacts others. Webster’s dictionary defines the word “thankful” as “expressing gratitude and/or relief”. There are endless ways to express gratitude towards the people in...

DIY Crafts for Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019

Hand Turkey  Supplies: A piece of each color construction paper: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, black and brown. Scissors Glue Steps: Body: Take the brown construction paper and cut out two connecting circle shapes, top smaller than the bottom. Feathers: Trace...

Best Thanksgiving Movies

Adriana Agic, Staff Writer

November 22, 2019

Thanksgiving is only a few days away! Here are some movie recommendations to watch with your family for this joyful holiday.   A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)  Notable stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger-Powers Synopsis: When Charlie Brown’s frie...

The Enneagram: The real deal or just a hoax?

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

November 20, 2019

    Simply put, the Enneagram uses traditional wisdom with psychology to create a system of nine personality types. The Enneagram is somewhat similar to horoscopes, except it’s based on more spiritual viewpoints and standards.The Enneagram has helped encourage people in their spiritual...

Frozen 2 soundtrack released: Movie coming to theaters this Friday

Olivia Cochis, Features Editor

November 20, 2019

     “The snow glows white on the mountain tonight, not a footprint to be seen…” Sound familiar? This coming Friday, theaters will begin showing Disney’s most anticipated movie of the year: Frozen 2. Today, the 2013 movie Frozen is still the second highest grossing film of all time, so i...

Early 2000’s Disney Stars: Where are they now?

November 18, 2019

Over the years Disney Channel has changed greatly. Their movies and shows released today are very different from those released in the early 2000’s. With the new “Disney +” streaming platform soon to release, many fans have been curious where the cast’s of these movies are now. Here’s what t...

Movies Coming To Theaters November and December 2019

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer

November 8, 2019

1- Harriet (November 1) This movie is about Harriet Tubman’s courageous escape from slavery in 1849 and how she led hundreds of slaves through the underground railroad on the path to freedom.    2- Midway (November 8) If you enjoy action-filled war movies, this feature may be a good fit for you...