Bartnik Unimpressed by Hosseini

Story by Caitlin Bartnik   
A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini’s second novel, at first glance has the aspects of a good story: riveting main characters, easy to hate villains but realistically human, vivid language and a realistic setting.  However, upon the second and third glance ATSS (A Thousand Splendid Suns) failed to live up to the expectations I had after reading Hosseni’s first book, The Kite Runner.  ATSS tells the story of two women living in Afghanistan. The book begins about thirty years ago and continues to tell the history of Afghanistan up to present time.  Hosseini’s books receive a lot of acclaim for spreading awareness of what life is like in Afghanistan, and kudos to him, but it does not automatically make ATSS a good book. read more

Resident Evil: Extinction Newest in Resident Evil Series

Story by Anthony Huibregtse  
If fast paced, violent and zombie-tastic gore is what you’re after, then Resident Evil: Extinction is the movie to see. read more

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Gives Good Show

Story by Paige Broeckel   
Zoot suits, fedoras, wingtip shoes, swing music: the stuff your grandparents like, right? Well, for those who’d like to be back in 1940 for two hours, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a band for you. read more

Madden '08 Impacts Gamers

Story by Adam Azzalino
August 14 marked a special date for gamers and football fans alike.  It was the release date of Madden NFL ‘08, which will likely be the last game in the franchise to be produced by Playstation 2.  As a diehard of this system, I have chosen to keep my PS3 in the box and review things the old fashioned way. read more

Students, Staff Reveal Favorite TV Shows

Story by Cassie Reilly   
It’s a weeknight and all of your homework is done.  Now it’s time for your favorite television show. You are very excited, since you have been waiting since last week.  Will a character get married, die, or get into a car accident?  You will just have to watch and see how it turns out. read more

Summer Movies Do Well at Last Season's Box Office

Story by Bridget Ceilly   
This past summer the box office was buzzing with people waiting to see the latest movies.  According to IMDB.com, the top ten movies of this summer were; Spiderman 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, Transformers, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Ratatouille, Shrek the Third, Live Free or Die Hard, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Ocean’s 13, and Nancy Drew.  Those were chosen through a poll of 800 moviegoers. read more

Three Girls, a Guy, and a Resturant Visit the Highland House

Story by Lauren Johnson, Sarah Erdmann, Bessie LeRose, Peter Zlebek   
We begin another year with our traditional food review, Three Girls, a Guy, and a Restaurant.  We—Lauren, Sarah, Bessie and Pete—traveled to the great metropolis known as Sheboygan to dine at the new restaurant, The Highland House. read more

Casey’s Comedy Corner Shows PHS New Comedians

Story by Casey Mourlam      
Forget Dane Cook and Bill Engvall.  Yes I love them, but what about the truly funny comedians that are unknown to most.  Yes, I will be talking about funny people in this column, not Carlos Mencia, but thats another story.  From time to time, I will also talk about a funny show, weird news or even a funny you tube video.  Everyone climb on board; next stop “Comic Town.” read more

50 Cent and Kanye West Head to Head for Top Rap Record Sales

Story by Austin Kuttruff   
50 Cent and Kanye West, two of rap’s heavyweights, both dropped their new albums on September 11, 2007.  On the weeks up to the release the rappers started a “battle” in the music world, and the fight was on to who could sell the most albums.  But are the albums even worth money? read more