By: Josh Johnson Stomps and high school go together like peanut butter and jelly. Generations remember going to stomps after games, and recall the fun they had with their fellow classmates and the sense of unity it created in the student body.
Malaiyah Thomas, a senior at Bear River High, said that she attends stomps whenever she can. She tries to show up to extra activities such as these to boost school morale and help others get involved. Thomas shared had a stomp experience where she learned some country dancing for a little hoedown, and made some new friends along the way. She said she got out of her comfort zone and talked to some students she hadn’t before. Many times she would go, some students wouldn’t participate, she says that the most fun she's had is when everyone was involved. “These activities bring unity and less suicide to the school,” Thomas explained. Thomas believes, along with others, that these activities bring us closer as a school and encourages people to get out of their comfort zones. Thomas said the music at the stomps affects the environment and mood of the dance. She said, “Modern songs are more likely to get people moving.” Songs that people are more familiar with will encourage more dancing and participation. She says that by playing these songs, others can be involved more easily. She wants to see more people at stomps, hoping to share the experience with her fellow students. School unity is something that is cherished here at Bear River; we believe that having a safe and exciting school can influence the actions of the students. These activities that we participate in are the perfect things for boosting morale in the school and in students' lives. This school has a lot of unity because of activities like this. Don’t forget to stay for the stomp the next time you’re at a game!
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By: Conner Palmer
‘Cats’ fails in almost every way a movie can, and if that isn’t impressive, I don’t know what is. ‘Cats’ came out on December 25, 2019, which was either an incredibly bold decision or an effort to make sure nobody watched it. The movie is rated 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and other rating sites gave a score that was similarly low. Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin with this movie. The plot was a mess, although that carried over from the Broadway musical. The whole of this movie consists of various cats introducing themselves in various fashions. This makes the entire movie feel both longer than it should, and extremely uninteresting. The acting in this movie is decent, but the main character, played by Francesca Hayward, seems to have a completely baffled look plastered to her face the entire movie. In a way, it reflects how I felt the whole time: not a good sign. A semi-enjoyable part was the music, although only a few songs were very notable. One song I particularly liked was “Memory,” performed by Jennifer Hudson, but that song has been way overplayed, and has been performed better by others. “Macavity the Mystery Cat” was entertaining, extremely jazzy, and fun, but Taylor Swift’s British accent while singing it was lacking in a lot of ways. Another thing that really bugged me about this movie was the lack of comedy. Whenever there was a joke in this movie it never landed. There’s this bizarre sequence during Jason Derulo’s song where Rebel Wilson’s cat makes fun of him, but I didn’t hear a single laugh out of the theater until the very end of the movie when a random, “We aren’t dogs!” line was thrown out. All in all, not only is this movie plain terrible, but it is also completely surreal. Afterwards, I felt like the only thing I had seen was a horrible CGI fur texture ballet dancing and singing. I don’t recommend this movie to anyone, unless you were a fan of the original musical and want to see it adapted. By: Conner Palmer
Mystery and drama are two things that many, if not all of us, find tons of interest in. One movie in particular captures both of these things in an amazingly unique way: Knives Out. Knives Out is a drama/thriller released in November of 2019, and is rated PG-13. It boasts an all star cast, and has a run-time of two hours and ten minutes. The movie follows the Thrombie family under investigation after the millionaire father/grandfather, Harlan Thrombie, is found dead in his room. This investigation leads to the family turning on themselves in response to both his death and the will he left behind. Knives Out did many things right, which I will build up to in a linear fashion until its ending. A small one for me that really enhanced the experience was the score (the music in the movie). The music is orchestral, which both captures the elegance and pretentiousness of the family, but also the emotion being conveyed in the moment. The music also brings a level of campiness to the scenes that really makes them stand out. Another small thing I noticed is details that are presented to you in the beginning of the movie find their way to the end. Nothing is forgotten, everything ties together. In a “whodunnit” style movie like this one, every single suspected character needs to be presented with a clear motive. Knives Out does an amazing job of making you feel like certain characters have done something, while others are perfectly innocent. They then take that, and flip it on its head, creating more drama within the story. It's done in such a way that really keeps you invested and you care about what is happening. The characters are also wonderfully portrayed by all of the cast, with actors/actresses such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, and Toni Collette, who all flesh out every character’s personality to perfection. *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* Now, on to my favorite thing in the movie: the ending. The way that it plays out is so unexpected, and it ties together everything that you saw in the movie until that point. Nothing is left out, and it makes for a much more satisfying ending knowing that Marta was never in the wrong, and that Ransom, Harlan Thrombie’s grandson, was the reason Harlan actually killed himself. No one killed Harlan, he just thought he would die anyways and did it to save Marta. Ransom, however, killed the housekeeper to cover up his misdeeds, and confesses on accident when he is told that she actually lived. It’s all so completely out there that when it’s happening you feel almost enlightened, and I would guess on a second viewing there would be so many things you would notice that would make you yell, “Oh my gosh!” *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* Seeing Knives Out was a great way to start off my year, and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good mystery movie with a compelling story and characters. If you enjoy a theater experience, I would recommend going soon, since it's already been in theaters for a couple months. |
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