They are every empathetic movie-goer's dream become reality: Kids growing up in the ghetto, set up for a life of crime and hardship, who experience an intervention that changes their outlook on life and their personality. The documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom" does just that, and it does it in a pretty good way. The film focuses on New York City elementary students who are … [Read more...] about Review: Mad Hot Ballroom
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Sparty Winner: Opinion Coverage
By Amanda Dedic Laingsburg High School As I sit in the Ford Expedition, my bottom already sore from the two-hour car ride, I look over at my twin sister, Aimee, and my good friend, Elle. They are both eagerly peeking out the window as we drive up to our final destination, the same place we go every year for the Fourth of July. My grandparents have owned this cabin on … [Read more...] about Sparty Winner: Opinion Coverage
Entertainment Coverage: Waiting for Superman Review
Name: Jessica Dianne Grade: Junior MIPA Class: Entertainment Coverage Instructor: Jamie Flanagan Waiting and waiting for Superman to show up, and he never does. That’s everyday reality for public school students who actually come to school to learn, and our teachers are failing them. Waiting for Superman directed by David Guggenheim, sheds light on our American … [Read more...] about Entertainment Coverage: Waiting for Superman Review
Music Reviews: Jessica Dianne
By Jessica Dianne Written in Jamie Flanagan's Entertainment Coverage class That Should Be Me - Justin Bieber Justin Bieber expressed his hurt and sorrow in the bluesy "That Should Be Me". Although reminiscent to Usher’s "You Got It Bad", Bieber separates himself with his smooth vocals and youthful approach to love. With lyrics like “Now if you’re tryna break my … [Read more...] about Music Reviews: Jessica Dianne
J.Satterthwaite Opinion Coverage News Briefs
Sports Press Conference Briefs written in Julia Satterthwaite's Opinion Coverage class: Name: Carl Schimmel Dexter HS On Monday, August 2, Kevin Jackson and Drew Palmisano gave a press conference for a bunch of eager, young journalists at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) summer workshop. The two are an unlikely pair of colligate stars. Jackson … [Read more...] about J.Satterthwaite Opinion Coverage News Briefs