Hunger Games Movie

Written by Kelsey Nelson · April 6, 2012  

      The Hunger Games hit theatres March 23rd. This film adaptation of Suzanne Collins popular novel was a box office success, making 150 million in its opening weekend.     The movie is about 24 kids, forced to fight to the death.  There are 12 districts, and each has a boy and a... (more...)

Gamer Girls

Written by Kelsey Nelson · February 17, 2012  

    A vast majority of people think that it is mainly guys that play video games.  Actually, 40% of all video game sales are made to girls.  Because of this impression, when you are a gamer girl you might face some challenges. Sometimes people assume that just because you are a girl you... (more...)

Keycard Catastrophe

Written by Patrick Tackwell, Jasmine Heide, Kelsey Nelson · January 9, 2012  

      New Years Eve is commonly the most celebrated night in the country. Fireworks displays, loud music and champagne are always a given, followed by the last minute countdown of ending the year and refreshing the new year. However, the guests of the Denver Tech Center Marriott started... (more...)

H & M “models”

Written by Kelsey Nelson · December 12, 2011  

     H & M Hennes & Mauritz is a Swedish clothes company, who just happen to have opened a store downtown Denver.     This company has admitted to using completely fake, computer generated models to sell some of their clothes. The only part that is real is the models face, which... (more...)

Parade of Lights

Written by Kelsey Nelson, Patrick Tackwell · December 1, 2011  

Parade of Lights 2011     The annual holiday season kick off is once again drawing near. The parade of lights will be coming to Denver December 2nd and 3rd. The Parade of Lights is an annual event in which two miles of Denver have many different; most often Christmas themed, lighted floats... (more...)

Thespian Convention

Written by Jasmine Heide, Kelsey Nelson, Andrea Martinez, Horacio Hernandez · November 22, 2011  

   Thespian Convention is for students that commit a lot of their time to drama, usually 100 plus hours to be a Thespian. Also, students that were in the fall play can go to Thespian Convention.  It is held at the Convention Center and is a wonderful learning opportunity and chance to have... (more...)

Media Generation

Written by Kelsey Nelson · November 8, 2011  

    I’m at the pharmacy, getting some cough medicine from a lady with big Ray Bans named Kathy. The computers go down, and she asks if I mind waiting. I say I don’t. Then an elderly man with a baseball cap that says veteran speaks up. He says sarcastically ‘what would we do without... (more...)

Open Studios Fall Artist Tour

Written by Kelsey Nelson · October 5, 2011  

Open Studios Fall Artist Tour is a great way to see all kinds of art and artists. By purchasing a map and looking through the different choices to go visit, people can get insight into each artists’ world. This is the 17th year of Open Studios, and for good reason. The dates this year are... (more...)

The Hunger Games Review

Written by Kelsey Nelson, Steven Mallett · September 21, 2011  

With all the books about teen relationships bombarding shelves of bookstores, it might seem like there is no hope for young adult readers. That’s when a copy of the Hunger Games comes in handy. Breaking away from the pack, Suzanne Collins has really created a masterpiece. Picture future North... (more...)

How cartoons have changed

Written by Patrick Tackwell, Kelsey Nelson · September 15, 2011  

Remember the childhood animated world everyone lived in? The days spent with PBS, Nickelodeon, Cartoon network, and Disney were the reason for kids to wake up. Filled with the mind numbing adventures of beloved childhood companions such as SpongeBob, PB&J, Ed, Edd &Eddy, the Rugrats,... (more...)

Hits and Misses

Written by Kelsey Nelson · May 13, 2011  

  Pennies and glitter: poured pennies and glitter all over the hallways. Rating: 5-Lame, but they tried. Bouncy balls: 10,000 bouncy balls were let go in the school. Rating: 10-Awesome. Oil: Seniors punctured 2 oil drums and ran down the hallway with them. Rating: 5- really dangerous, but... (more...)

Valentine’s Day Survival Guide

Written by Kelsey Nelson · February 14, 2011  

The funny thing about Valentine’s Day is that most people don’t like it.  There is no escaping it. Every store is filled with pink everything and animals that say cheesy things, and filled with people ready to buy these things in an attempt to prove their love. Charming. Tips:  Avoid... (more...)

The environmental club makes a difference

Written by Kelsey Nelson · October 22, 2010  

The human race is killing our planet. When you step back and look at all the environmental issues we cause (air pollution, water pollution, and trash piling high in landfills), you see the damage we are causing to our earth. What people need to understand, and soon, is that if we don’t change... (more...)

“Run for your Wife”

Written by Kelsey Nelson · October 1, 2010  

This year there will be two fantastic plays “Run for your Wife”, directed by Ms. Dill, and “Caught in the Net”, directed by Ms. Greening. “Run for your Wife” opened October 1 and “caught in the Net” opend last  weekend. Tickets were only  ten dollars for adults, eight... (more...)

Local bands make it big

Written by Kodi Jumper, Kelsey Nelson · September 28, 2010  

Colorado is an epicenter of fantastic local music, from well-known bands to underground. Some well known bands that have made it big from Colorado include: 30h!3, The Fray, Skyfox and One Republic. 3OH!3 the band is named after the 303 area code and was formed in 2004 by Nat and Sean who met... (more...)

Fashion disaster

Written by Kodi Jumper, Kelsey Nelson · September 15, 2010  

Kaylin Macdonald said, “Fashion disaster day is a great way to be lazy without being out of place.” “I love it,” added April Eng Nathan Fournier said, “It is a fantastic day to look rediculoius and have fun with your fashion.” “Fashion disaster day... (more...)

Green Day: 21st Century Breakdown review

Written by Kelsey Nelson · August 31, 2010  

Green Day is a punk rock band that formed in 1987. The band consists of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. They took over the Comfort Dental Amphitheatre (better known as Fiddler’s Green) on August 28th, 2010. The opening band was A.F.I. They were very energetic and fun... (more...)