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'Venom' Fails to Deliver in Theaters

‘Venom’ Fails to Deliver in Theaters

Chayce Wellings, Videographer October 8, 2018

Venom stars Tom Hardy as the titular anti-hero and follows the story of hardened journalist Eddie Brock and his discovery of a corrupt company’s plan to “advance” the human race. At first glance,...

Marco Martinez '20 strikes a pose during his performance.

Festival of Bands Unites Middle and High School Students

Ethan Lao, Yearbook Designer October 5, 2018

The ninth annual Festival of Bands took place at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Monday, Oct. 1. At the event, all the middle school and high school bands in RRISD got the unique opportunity to...

The Shining (1980), starring Jack Nicholson, is a classic horror film.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘The Shining’

Lizzie Deal, Managing Editor October 5, 2018

Based off the Stephen King novel The Shining, the 1980 movie adaptation has plagued TV screens since its release. The intense psychological thriller delves not so much into jumpscares, but thrives in creating...

The classic pink box.

Voodoo Doughnuts: An Authentic Austin Experience

Mary Miller, Executive Editor October 3, 2018

Voodoo Doughnuts, located on 6th Street, was founded by Kenneth Pogson and Tres Shannon in 2003. Though the first location opened up in Portland, Oregon, the quirky artwork, loud music, and eccentric...

Westwood Warrior Marching Band performs at football game on Sept. 7.

Band Presents Show ‘Celestial Motions’ at BOA Austin

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator October 3, 2018

For their first competition of the season, the Westwood Warrior Marching Band debuted their 2018 show entitled Celestial Motions at Bands of America Austin (BOA) on Saturday, Sept. 29. “I was so...

Taylor Swift reaches a high note during 'Don’t Blame Me.'

Taylor Swift Connects With Fans on ‘Reputation Stadium Tour’

Keya Sampat, Campus News Editor October 2, 2018

Thousands of people filled the NRG stadium for Taylor Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour on Sep. 29 in Houston. Her Reputation album is taking the world by storm, and has broke many records including...

'Turtles All The Way Down' Dives Into Mental Illness

‘Turtles All The Way Down’ Dives Into Mental Illness

Serenity McIntosh, Video Editor October 1, 2018

John Green has written his first young adult novel since The Fault in Our Stars and in many ways, it’s authentically John Green. This book wrestles with everything you don’t want to talk about, and...

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Experience Austin Coffee Shops

Serenity McIntosh, Video Editor October 1, 2018

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) continues to horrify audiences after 40 years.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’

Mae Bruce, A&E Editor October 1, 2018

Arguably one of the most uncomfortable and disturbing horror films ever made, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre hit theaters in 1974 and claimed the spot of one of the scariest horror films of its time. Due...

Fans take their seats before the concert begins.

Fall Out Boy Exceeds Expectations With ‘Mania’ Tour

Catherine Wiesehuegel, Reporter September 29, 2018

Fall Out Boy brought their hit show, Mania, to Austin. From their explosive energy to their stunning pyrotechnics, Fall Out Boy brought their best to the Frank Erwin Center, wowing both long-time fans...

Alongside other seniors, Cordell Foulk '19 sings "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" at the end of the concert.

Fall Concert Displays Growth in Choir Program

Bailey Armosky, Heritage Assistant Editor September 26, 2018

Now one group larger, head director Mr. Andre Clark and assistant director Ms. Jennifer Alexander were excited to show the growth and talent of the choir program at the Fall Concert on Tuesday, Sept....

While waving her flags, Anne Hua '19 smiles at the crowd.

First Annual Band March-A-Thon Inspires Fundraising

Sloka Chandrasekaran, Social Media Coordinator September 26, 2018

The Westwood Warrior Marching Band put on one of their biggest productions so far with the March-A-Thon on Saturday, Sept. 22. Students rehearsed for hours so they could give their best performance...

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