UIL. These three letters can cause a student to smile, groan, or even cheer with joy. UIL stands for the University Interscholastic League and it is the state’s organization that organizes and governs...

There is life in the wasteland again after the release of the Amazon Prime TV version of Fallout in April. The show had the challenge of pulling off the difficult task of converting a beloved video game...

Everyone loves zombies — or at least that seems to be true judging by the huge number of movies, TV shows, and video games based on zombies. Let’s take popular titles in the early to mid-2000s for...

For many teenagers, going to a live music concert is one of the biggest highlights of their lives. They are often their first opportunity to see one of their favorite artists and/or celebrities in person....

Marvel Studios is best known for its ever expanding connected universe. With a staggering 33 films, there is a ton of content within that expands the world building of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While...

Helldivers 2, an online multi-player co-op shooter, is the newest smash hit on the scene that finally answers players’ calls for fair monetary practices and consistent new content. After playing for...

When I heard that Netflix would be releasing a live-action series of “Avatar: The Last Airbenderm” my heart dropped. There are tons of examples of live-action versions of animated shows going completely...

Because of various complications and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Akins Theater department has not staged a musical since the spring of 2020 with its production of Alice and Wonderland. So when the characters...

Making it to an All-State competition once is a big deal for a high school musician. But making it twice in consecutive years is a rare achievement by any measure. In January, senior Noah Semsar was notified...