Best Movies of 2025
By: Lilianna Cartagena and Cecelia McAndrew
When was the last time you watched a good movie? If you’re looking for a movie to watch, we would recommend these most viewed movies of 2025!
In this article, you’ll find the most viewed, and the most popular movies! At the end, there will be a link to a google poll, and we will write again soon with the rankings of the top 5 movies that Jockey Hollow voted for!
Kpop Demon Hunters
Kpop Demon Hunters is incredibly popular, becoming Netflix's most-watched English-language film of all time! The film’s music is playing a big role in its popularity. TikTok creators have started posting dances and edited versions of the songs, spreading the news about the new hit.
The movie follows Rumi, Mira and Zoey, the three members of Huntrix, a Kpop music group, also chosen to protect the world from dangerous demons. As they are preparing to release the song that will completely banish all demons by trapping them under the Golden Homoon, the demons send a group of demons who impersonate humans and become a boy band. The demon boy band, the Saja Boys, is rising in popularity and stealing Huntrix’s fans. In the end, who will win? Huntrix, or the Saja Boys?
A Minecraft Movie
After the first three days in theaters, A Minecraft Movie had earned $313 million. The popularity of Minecraft brought in many Minecraft fans, as well as Jack Black fans. Jack Black is an award-winning comedian, starring in many popular movies, such as School of Rock, and voicing Stillwater in Kung-fu Panda.
A Minecraft Movie is about 4 people who get stuck in an alternate dimension, called the Overworld, which is based on the video game Minecraft. In order to get back, they need to steal back a piece of the Orb, which was stolen by the leader of the piglins, pigs that live in the Nether. They run into Steve, who has been in the Overworld for years, and he helps them survive. Will they survive, or be stuck in the Overworld forever? Watch A Minecraft Movie to find out!
Lilo and Stitch
The new live action version of the popular Lilo and Stitch has become extremely popular. It made $183 million opening week. An amazing commercial aired during the LVIII Super Bowl, in which Stitch was seen running around the field and causing mayhem as employees tried to catch him. This commercial stirred a lot of commotion over the new live action movie.
Based on the Disney animated movie, Lilo and Stitch, this new live action version follows a blue alien, Stitch, who is adopted by a little girl, Lilo. Lilo is misunderstood, and tends to get into a lot of trouble. Stitch is a mischievous alien, who is very friendly and extremely strong. Lilo and Stitch quickly become best friends, and cause a lot of trouble on the way. Jumba and Pleaky are spying on Stitch, in an attempt to capture him. Will Lilo and Stitch avoid Jumba and Pleakly, or will Stitch be captured?
How to Train Your Dragon
Famous because of a silly black dragon, How to Train Your Dragon has hit the ground running in 2025. Lots of people have watched and loved How To Train Your Dragon. This amazing production has earned $635.7 million worldwide. Many people all over the internet have been cosplaying as the cute dragon, Toothless.
In the heartwarming movie, Hiccup, the son of Chief Stoick the Vast, wants a chance to prove he’s a traditional dragon slayer. He takes his talent to another level, focusing on slaying the most feared dragon, The Night Fury. Miraculously, he finds one, but can’t bring himself to kill it. He befriends the dragon, Toothless.
Wicked
Famous Broadway musical turned movie, Wicked has earned $756,443,397 worldwide. It brought in Broadway lovers, and Ariana Grande fans. The famous singer portrayed the part of Glinda in the amazing production, which most likely brought in a lot of viewers. Before it was released on Peacock, everyone was talking about it. The theaters were full of Wicked fans, itching to see the new Broadway adaption.
The production is about rich, and pampered Glinda, who came to the school, Shiz University and is very popular. Elphaba, on the other hand, came to watch over her sister, Nessa. Elphaba was born green, and everyone has always thought less of her because of that. Both girls are placed in the same dorm room as roommates, and they loathe each other, there is even an entire song where they express how much they hate each other. They eventually become friends, and help each other. The movie ends on a cliff hanger, the same part where the original musical ends part one. The sequel, Wicked: For Good will be released November 21, 2025.
We would love to know which of these movies Jockey Hollow likes the most, and after a few weeks, we will announce the rankings for these extraordinary movies. Please tell us what you think by answering the poll linked below!
By RoBy Rocco Lucas
Roller Coasters are one of the most thrilling rides in the world! And 2025 will only bring more and more amazing coasters! But what is the best roller coaster in the world? Vote Below!
1. El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure. El Toro is an Excellent mix of speed, airtime, smoothness, and pure fun. cco Lucas
2. ArieForce One at Fun Spot Atlanta. Arieforce One has one of the best outer banked turns in the world. Not to mention its awesome 0G roll people nicknamed the arcade roll due to it going over the arcade. ArieForce One also has the longest 0G stall in the world.
3. Superman: The Ride at Six Flags New England. With a drop of 221 feet Superman the Ride has one of the best first drops in the world. The third airtime hill on Superman has amazing airtime. The spaghetti part of the ride has awesome positive G force.
4. Twisted Timbers at Kings Dominion. Twisted Timbers has one of the most unique drops on any coaster in the world. This barrel roll drop gives great hangtime in the front of the car and great whip in the back. Twisted Timbers also has three super strong airtime hills after its overbanked turn around.
5. Fury 325 at Carowinds. Fury 325 is great if you like speed and sharp maneuvers. One of the best parts of Fury 325 is when you do a wave turn above the entrance at great speeds. Fury 325 could have possibly been higher if the trim brakes before the two airtime hills were turned off. But overall Fury 325 is one of the best roller coasters in the world.
6. Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England. Wicked Cyclone may seem small with its 109 foot drop but it sure is mighty. In the front of the car this drop makes you feel weightless, while in the back you get whipped over it. Wicked Cyclone is best known for its rapid elements. One of the best elements on this ride is its dubble down.
7. Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa. Iron Gwazi is a well known coaster for its speed, airtime, smoothness, and just pure craziness. Iron Gwazi’s “Death Roll” is one of the best elements on this coaster.
8. Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure. Nitro has a massive 215 foot drop. After which there are multiple floater airtime hills. The ride also has a super intense hill.
9. Copperhead Strike at Carowinds. Copper Head Strike starts off with a Jojo Roll that has insane hangtime. Next up is a turn into its first launch. The launch is not that powerful, but there is a pre show before it that makes it a lot better. Then you launch into a loop. This loop is one of the best loops in the world due to its intense hangtime. Then you do a couple of airtime moments and inversions into a second launch that puts you into a cutback and into another loop.
9.5. Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, (Now Defunct). Kingda Ka was an awesome Intamin Hydraulic launch coaster that went from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds. Then you went into its 456 foot tophat that had some really great views. Next you traveled down the tophat into a 129 foot tall hill that had good floater airtime.
10. Pipeline: The Surf Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando. Pipeline is a one of a kind coaster. Pipeline is the only B&M Surf Coaster in the world. A surf coaster is a standup coaster, but the seats move up and down with the elements, making it more comfortable and enjoyable. Pipeline has a good launch and then it goes into these wavy like hills and turns, which fits the name. Overall Pipeline is a really good coaster.
A Game Review by: Ethan Krackehl, Hudson Falco, and Max Burdo
Pokemon tcg Pocket is a mobile game, in which you collect, trade, and battle pokemon cards. You get cards in many different ways. One is packs. When you open packs, you get an assortment of 5 cards. Those five cards can consist of ten rarities; one-diamond, two-diamond, three-diamond, four-diamond, one-star, two-star, three-star, crown, one-star shiny, and two-star shiny. The most recent rarities are the shinies.
In the games there are missions. The missions give you hourglasses, limited time cards, and shop tickets. Hourglasses give you the chance to open up packs that you have to wait for. When you get 12 hourglasses, you can open a pack. You get the limited time cards from completing missions. The missions are hard. You go to missions, then click Deck. You will see ex’s that you can collect. EX: Collect the highlight cards for Beedrill ex Deck (Shining Revelry). In order to get this card you collect Beedril ex and Meowscarada to get him. You can get more ex cards that will help you get more exp to level up. The shop tickets are used in the shop to get pack hourglass, wonder hourglass, pack hourglass x6, and wonder hourglass x6. You can get these by going into missions, go to Dex and see what you have to do to get them, and if you go into Themed Collections, you can get a whole lot of shop tickets. You can battle other people or play solo. You can also build your own decks. EX My deck: Celebi, Beedril ex Charizard ex, Wigglytuff, Beedril ex, Probopass ex, Serperior ex, Vaporeon ex, Mamoswine, Lucario, Pachirlus ex, and Regigigas. You will be able to get a deck as soon as you hit level 10.
Currently, there is a new booster pack available. The new pack is called Shiny Revelry. This pack introduces a new type of card rarity. Shinies. There are a variety of different Pokemon that now come in the form of shinies. These include cards like Beedrill ex, Charizard ex, Wugtrio ex, and many more. Though, not only the appearance of the card changes, the pokemon change, too. On a shiny card, the color of the pokemon will be changed from the original color, to a new, exclusive one, specific to the card. Take the Charizard, for example. Instead of its classic orange color, it is changed to black. Shiny cards are a perfect addition to your collection. That is, if you are lucky enough to get them. There is only a four percent chance of actually getting a shiny. Now if you thought these were rare, there are some even rarer. Some ex’s, like Giratina ex, are even rarer. While on the topic of Giratina, a rarer version of this card is the immersive Giratina ex. With immersive cards, you can click and hold on the card, and it will bring you INSIDE THE CARD!
All of these cards have really cool art and animations, and these animations bring you inside the worlds of these Pokemon. Take the immersive Charizard ex, for example. When you are brought into this card, it is a scene of Charizard and a bunch of other Pokemon. If you thought this was cool, there are even cooler cards. Like the golden cards. These cards are exactly what it sounds like. They look like they were made of pure gold. These cards are super rare. In the new pack, Shiny Rivalry, you are able to get the golden Pokeball. This sadly is nothing that special, because it does the exact same thing as the normal Pokeball. But it is golden, which is pretty cool. There is a .40% chance of getting this card. One day on the bus, we were opening Pokemon packs, and pulled the golden Pokeball! Sadly though, it is the only golden card we have gotten. We do have two immersives, though. But enough about us. This game is truly amazing, and they do have some limited time events happening, so we recommend downloading the game now, so you don’t miss anything.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Worth it?
It’s reasonable to assume that anyone who has gotten the first Nintendo Switch has heard about the Nintendo Switch 2, but is the Nintendo Switch 2 really worth it? The Nintendo Switch 2 is $449, almost a $190 difference compared to the old switch. The previous switch cost around $250.
Not only did the price of the console increase, but prices also went up from $60 to $80 for every new game. The Nintendo Switch 2 itself is not bad though. It is getting massive upgrades compared to the old Nintendo Switch. The main upgrades are to the Switch 2’s screens it is bigger, around 7.9 inches compared to the old 6.2 inch screens. Other main improvements are upgrades to the storage, going from 32 GB to 256GB. The Nintendo Switch 2 ia able to handle 4K and 120FPS compared to the old 30 FPS and 1080P.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is also coming with a lot of new popular games like remastered Kirby, Zelda, and new games like Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Metroid, and more. The Nintendo Switch 2 only has one color which is the base black color compared to many colors that can be used on the older Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 can also use older games from the previous Nintendo Switch, and even the GameCube which was released in 2001.
By Maison Davila-Perez
Over christmas break I started playing this game with low expectations but when I started this game that completely changed. This game starts with the main character, Lee, in the backseat of a cop car but as seconds go by you can tell something is wrong, cops cars are flying, sirens blaring and then “BAM!” As you exit the demolished car you see the police officer that was just in front of you now on the floor, blood all around.
As you pick up the shotgun and the handcuff keys off the body of the police officer you finally release your wrist. Suddenly the cop jumps at you knocking the shotgun out of your hands, but something is wrong. As you scramble to get the shotgun you realize the gun is empty. While you search for the bullet the cop gets closer and closer until you load the shotgun and put the now hostile cop down.
A little girl in the distance appears, you ask for help and follow her to a house but lose her in the process. As you enter the house you search for the girl but you realize that the phone has a voice message from her parents. As you listen something jumps at you, the girl's babysitter. As you back away from you the babysitter the little girl appears handing you a hammer as you smash the zombies head in. As you leave the house you meet a guy trying to free his car from being blocked. Before the sun goes down, with your help, they’re able to free the car moments before the zombies can reach you.
When you reach this farm you learn that the man's name is Shawn. Shawn introduces you into his family, Hershel, his dad, is an older man that lives on a farm. The family asks you to help you around and as you help around you get to know some other people on the farm like Kenny, his wife Katjaa, and their son Duck. From across the barn you hear a scream and the tracker start going, but when you reach them all you see is Duck on the tracker panicking and Shawn trapped under the tractor with zombies trying to break in while grabbing Duck and trying to break the fence.
It is at this point that you are faced with your first decision, to help Duck and stop him from getting bit, or help Shawn get from under the tractor. I picked Duck because he’s just a little kid and because Kenny seemed like he would be useful in the future with his car that he had been working on. When I took Duck off the tractor and freed him from the zombies Kenny ran over and I gave him Duck but by the time I could help Shawn it was too late the zombies had broken through the fence while appears to late with his rifle and Shawn was already dead. Hershel would yell at you for not trying to help his son and tell you to leave his farm, but Kenny offered to come along with you and Clementine.
The car breaks down at a shop but zombies are all over the area, as you and the rest of the group run towards the shop you realize that it’s locked and the zombies are approaching. As the zombies get closer you have to fight them off but then someone from the shop opens the door and Duck gets grabbed by a zombie but the girl who opened the store door shoots the zombie then hurry’s you in. When you get in you realize that this girl’s name is Carley and she’s with an entire group of five people. The second Duck walks in, this tall old man starts yelling and saying Duck is bit! Here you can rather side with the old man who’s name is Larry or with Kenny. I decided to side with Kenny because Duck definitely wasn’t bitten and even if he was he wouldn’t be too hard to take out.
My decision started a big argument and during the argument Larry fell over and he started having a heart attack. Lilly begs us to break into the pharmacy for medicine to help her dad. You have to go outside and find a way to get to a pharmacy worker trapped under a lamp post. You have to distract the zombies then quickly hurry to the zombie holding the key card. When you get the key card a loud noise goes off attracting the zombies and making them rush the store. The second you get in, race to the pharmacy, unlock it and get the pills for Larry but as he takes the pills the zombies break in requiring you to fend them off as the others rush to leave.
Before you can leave Carley and Doug, one of the other group members, both get grabbed and, again, you have to pick who you save. By this point I was completely lost as to what to do. Carley's gun was out of ammo but she said she might have ammo in her bag. If you look and pass her some she can kill the zombies attacking her or you can help Doug. I helped Carley, because if she got pulled down I would lose her and her gun. Doug was eaten and Carley shot the zombies attacking her and the screen went black.
This game was really entertaining. I think some of the decisions you can make were funny. I would recommend it to you if you wanted to just have some fun.
By Aurora Bresky
What’s big green and full of music? You called it folks, it’s Shrek the Musical! This year's spring production was a memorable rendition of Broadway’s Tony award winning musical. The Jockey Hollow performances showcased some wonderful costumes. From the town peasants to the dragon the costumes were colorful and character suiting. Not only were the costumes on point but they also held up to stage lights. Makeup and hair was also beautifully done as always.
The lighting was fit for Broadway with perfect followspots and transition mood lighting for upcoming scenes. The scenery and props were upcpomingwonderfully crafted and seemed to be from the real Shrek. One notable piece was a helmet at the foot of the dragon's tower which seemed to shine in the spotlight.
Not only did the actors look beautiful, but they also performed beautifully. They shined on the performance of songs such as “Freak Flag” and “The Ballad of Farquaad”. Both songs were funny and had wonderful choreography. In “The Ballad of Farquaad” Lord farquaad even completely got on another actor's back. Some newer performers that had joined this year were welcomed into this show and performed very well.
Some actors were special standouts both in acting and in singing. One particularly notable actress was playing the role of Gingy and did a wonderful job. Giada Rhee or Gingy was funny and stuck to her role and I cannot wait to see what she does in high school. These strong performers were able to sing, dance, and act all at the same time leaving us to wonder, what can they not do!?
By Rocco Lucas
The MSC Euribia was the last Meraviglia class ship MSC ever built. The MSC Euribia started construction June 2021 and finished construction April 2023. The MSC Euribia has an overall length of 1,087.4 feet, 2,408 staterooms, and a maximum passenger capacity of 6,335 passengers. MSC Euribia weighs 184,011 gross tons which make it the thirteenth largest cruise ship in the world. The MSC Euribia was registered in Valletta, Malta.
The MSC Euribia is MSC’s 2nd cruise ship that uses liquified natural gas (LNG) for fuel. Liquified natural gas is natural gas that gets cooled down to a liquid state, usually -260 degrees fahrenheit. The usage of Liquified Natural Gas instead of conventional marine fuels reduces sulfur oxide emissions and particulates by 99%. Liquified Natural Gas also produces 85% less nitrogen oxides. The reduction of sulfur oxide from the fuel means EGCS (scrubbers) will not be required. Liquified Natural Gas will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by up to 20%. The hull of MSC Euribia is coated with special paint to reduce the growth of organisms, which reduces drag and maintains the best possible fuel efficiency through the water. In October of 2021 MSC launched a worldwide competition for an artist to design an artwork for the hull of MSC Euribia, to show MSC’s commitment to the sea. The unique design on the hull of MSC Euribia was painted by Alax Flamig. His artwork #SaveTheSea will permanently be displayed on the hull of MSC Euribia.
Some activities and facilities on the MSC Euribia include; waterpark with three waterslides,a broadway theater, a rope course, gym, casino, five pools that fit over 1,000 guests comfortably, and the Galleria Euribia. The Galleria Euribia is MSC’s main promenade. Galleria Euribia has the longest LED dome at sea. The Galleria Euribia includes both complementary and specialty restaurants, it also includes multiple gift shops. The MSC Euribia also includes 21 bars. The Horizon Bar is on deck eighteen all the way in the aft of the ship, this is where you can get amazing views of the wake. The Atmosphere bars are located on the pool deck north and south of the Atmosphere pool. The MSC Euribia truly offers something for everyone.
Oasis of the Seas - A Review
By Rocco Lucas
Oasis of the Seas was the first Oasis class cruise ship in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of ships. Oasis of the Seas can hold 6,771 passengers at maximum capacity and has 2,742 cabins. Its length of 1,180 feet and weight of 226,838 gross tons makes the Oasis of the Seas the 6th largest cruise ship in the world.
Oasis of the Seas started construction in December of 2007 and It completed construction October 28 2009. After a crane fell on Oasis of the Seas it started its refurbishment in November 2019 and it ended its refurbishment in May of 2022. Oasis of the Seas was registered in Nassau, Bahamas.
Some activities and facilities onboard are: The Ultimate Abyss (which spans from deck sixteen to six), Splash, Aqua 80, a zip line, the Flowrider, a sports course, an Arcade, a Carousel, The Perfect Storm, mini golf, rock climbing walls, Splashaway Bay, ice skating, pools, hot tubs, table tennis, the central promenade, and even Laser tag. Oasis of the Seas also has 24 dining options, featuring the Windjammer Marketplace, and the Opus Dining Room).
As of January 24, 2025 Oasis of the Seas’ last time being inspected was March seventeenth 2024. When the CDC inspected Oasis of the Seas it received a score of 94.
Overall I think Oasis of the Seas Is one of the best ships ever.
By Rocco Lucas
MSC Meraviglia is the first ship to MSC’s Meraviglia class. The other ships are, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa, and MSC Euribia.
The MSC Meraviglia has plenty of dining options. Including the Market Place Buffet, four main dining rooms, Hola! Tapas Bar, Butchers Cut, Kaito, and Teppanyaki. The Market Place Buffet and the four main dining rooms are complimentary.
The MSC Meraviglia was constructed in Saint-Nazaire, France. MSC Meraviglia started construction in October of 2015 and completed May 31 2017. With a length of 1,036.2 feet, a height of 213 feet, maximum passenger capacity of 5,800 passengers, a max speed of 22.7 knots, and a weight of 171,598 gross tons, the MSC Meraviglia is the twenty second biggest ship in the world. MSC Meraviglia was registered in the port of Valletta, Malta.
The ship's facilities feature Galleria Maraviglia, a 315 foot central promenade with a LED roof, Broadway Theater, a waterpark with three waterslides, and a rope course.
As of January 21, 2025 MSC Meraviglia’s last time being inspected by CDC was July ninth 2024. When the CDC inspected MSC Meraviglia they gave it a score of 100 out of 100.
Overall I think the MSC Meraviglia is one of the best cruise ships in the world.
By: Aurora Bresky
On Friday night in the Jockey Hollow auditorium something grand was going on. The lights were set down low and someone came on over the speakers to give the usual, “ Turn off your phones, no food or drink is allowed in the auditorium, and no photography or video is allowed”. Except, it wasn’t your average pre-show speech. It was in character. In fact everything that night was in character. From the beginning of the show to the bows ending the night all the actors and actresses remained in their insanely funny characters.
The play When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors was The Wizard of Oz, or was it? It was The Wizard of Oz, but it was all wrong. From not knowing lines, being in the wrong scenes, nagging parents, even losing an actor at one point, and so much more. As more and more of the play went downhill, tension ran high resulting in hilarious yelling matches between actors and backstage crew.
The (unplanned) intermission had snacks and water sold for one dollar. And, as always, the play continued on in the blink of an eye. The props added to the play in hilarious ways I cannot describe. I can only, in fact, describe this play as a hysterical disaster. The best disaster I have ever seen.
Game Review-Godfall
By: Hudson Falco
So over the summer, I did A Lot of gaming, and I beat every single game on my PS5. And as much as I love doing it, after a while, it kinda gets boring re-doing video games. So I decided to go to a local GameStop and look around. And I literally found the BEST VIDEO GAME EVER MADE!
The game is called Godfall, and I literally cannot stop playing it! In the story, you play as Orin, an exiled former king of a kingdom that possesses magical items, armor called Valorplates. These aid you in your battles against the servants of Macros, the ones who exiled Orin. This game is a fast-paced combat game, as in you literally don’t get a break from the fighting. Around every corner, there's always some type of monster waiting for you. Now, keep in mind that I've only played open-world games for a while now, and in those games, there’s always a giant world to run off in if a monster’s too hard. But in Godfall, the monsters are either gonna hunt you down, or you're literally stuck in an arena.
At first, I wasn’t sure I was gonna like this, but when I realized I can be fast too, I got really excited. Let’s talk a bit about the combat system. There’s A LOT of weapons, but maybe too many (I’ll talk about that later.) The weapons are the same as some other games, you got dual blades, warhammers, longswords, all of that. All of the weapons are different, and all of them have special combos that you can perform. My favorite weapon is the dual blades, mostly because of the lightning-fast movement and super quick attacks. I find this super useful when you are fighting enemies that just won’t stop hitting you. You could use the dual blades to get some hits in, then quickly get out of the way. But, sadly, the dual blades don’t do the most damage. That’s where the other weapons come in. If you're looking for good damage, but don’t want to get hit, use the polearm (It’s literally a spear.) Want some good damage, but don’t care about getting hit, use the warhammer. The one thing about choosing weapons is that you have to pay attention to the rarity of the weapons. The lesser the rarity, the less strong the weapon. The higher the rarity, the stronger the weapon. The rarity scale is, common, uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary. And if you really like two different weapons and want to use them both, it’s a good thing you can carry two weapons at once!
But enough about weapons. No good game is complete without a variety of areas to explore. In the game, there is the Earth Realm, Water Realm, and the Air Realm. Each of these realms have specific bosses. The Earth Realm has Zamora the Far-Seeing, the Water Realm has Lunara of the Silver Moon, and the Air Realm has Grieves Sunsteel and Gilden Commander. All of these bosses are unique in their own ways, from combos to appearances to weapons. But there’s one thing they have in common. They are all extremely hard. So before taking on one of the bosses, I recommend re-doing some of the levels, or taking on some of the mini-games, like the Tower of Trials or the Spirit Realm.
Though this game is amazing, there are definitely a couple bad things about this game. One thing that I'm not fond of is the lack of a variety of character interaction. Throughout the game, there are only four different main characters, a couple warriors, and bosses. That was something I did not like because most of the games I’ve played before,(and most games in general) you can talk to almost anyone. Another thing is that after a really long tutorial, it kinda throws you into the game without that much guidance. Also, after beating the final boss, it just feels boring to keep playing it, because nothing really changes. Though, at the end of the road, I found my journey through this game enjoyable and exciting. Overall, it’s a really good game, and would recommend it to anyone who likes fast-paced games more than the more calm games. Again, I really liked this game, and I think you’d like it, too. Maybe. I don’t know. What I’m trying to say is, just check it out.
Last Drop Coffee Shop
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By Aphrodite Sbirakis
Last Drop Coffee shop is an awesome local coffee shop. It is always decorated nicely and the staff is very polite and attentive.
It is always clean and a truly great place to eat breakfast or brunch. Last Drop is at 435 Main Street, Monroe 06468. It’s usually open from 8 am to 3pm except on Sundays, then it’s open from 8 am - 12 pm.
The Last Drop is known for its breakfasts and brunches. They feature bagels, omelets, pancakes, and of course, really good coffee. They have pastries as well. I once got a chocolate chip cookie blonde and it was delicious.
Gameboy Advance
by: Ethan Krackehl
The Gameboy Advance, originally released in 2001, was the last, and best gameboy in the series.
History
The first Gameboy broke the laws of gaming. Gameboys were handheld, which was not anything new, but the ability to play more than two games at more than 2 fps on a handheld system was. But there were two problems. It did not have a gaming light, or color display.
The first was fixed only in Japan in 1998 with the Gameboy Light. It had a backlit screen. The second one was fixed in 1999 by the Gameboy Color This version did not keep the backlight. The games were still 8bit. Two years later, the gameboy Advance came out.
Variations
The Gameboy Advance had a few variations. In 2003 the Gameboy Advance SP premiered (the sp stands for special). The backlit SP came out two years later.
The final Gameboy, the Gameboy Micro, was the most useless Gameboy Advance variation in my opinion. It had a tiny screen with an area of 28.32 mm x 42.48 mm (1.11 in x 1.67 in). It could only play Gameboy Advance games. And, to make matters worse for the Micro, it was released after the Nintendo’s next console, the Nintendo DS. All of the variations had 32-bit graphics.
Controls
The Gameboy Advance had very unique controls. Like the other Gameboys it had a d-pad, an A button, a B button, a Start button and a Select button. On the sp ags 101, there was also a backlight button. In addition it was the first nintendo console with shoulder buttons
Conclusion
The Gameboy Advance was a revolutionary console. It had 32 bit graphics. It could play Gameboy, Gameboy Color, and Gameboy Advance games. There's still a lot more to say about it, like how it could play movies and shows. I could go on for hours about the extra features!
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By Aphrodite Sbirakis
The Cue Restaurant is a lovely place to eat. It features upscale American Barbecue.
It is family friendly and a good place for you if you like to eat dishes with local ingredients. The Cue is an amazing place to eat and spend time with family and friends. It has a very old fashioned american barbecue vibe.
We went there for my Mom’s Birthday. My Dad ordered a Smoked Brisket, my siblings and I got chicken and waffles. They were delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
They have delicious dishes on their menu and just reading everything they offer will make your mouth water. I definitely recommend it to people who would like to celebrate special events or would just like to go eat barbecue. It has a kids menu too, so it’s perfect for everyone. The Cue is located in both Danbury, and New Milford.
By Lorenzo Lucas
Mako is a B&M hyper coaster located in Seaworld Orlando. Mako features a 200 foot drop, which goes all the way down to the ground. Mako reaches a top speed of 73 miles per hour.
The setting is very beautiful. While the land is flat, much of the coaster takes place over a lake, and part of it comes very close to the midway. The queue has curls that wrap around each other, and features shark facts while climbing the stairs up to the station. The station has a big shark LED on the ceiling, while the ground is themed to underwater ruins. There are three trains, each one has seven rows, and seats four across. The trains are themed to the mako shark, the namesake of the ride.
Once the train dispatches out of the station, there is a small turn, about 15 degrees. The train starts to climb the slow 200 foot chainlift. As the train crests the lift hill, riders will see the water below them. The train then descends the 200 foot drop, which goes over the water. The drop is followed by an overbanked 90 degree turn.
Following the turn is a large camelback hill. This hill gives the best airtime on the ride, and the clamshell restraints allow for you to feel a sustained floating sensation. After is a 180 degree turn, followed by another airtime hill. This hill is not as good as it has a trim brake that slows down the train, and it is very noticeable.
The hill leads into a turn that brings the train into the midcourse break run. After the break run is a drop going back to the ground, followed by a couple of turns that lead to the final break run.
Overall, Mako is not for people scared of heights. I loved this coaster so much, I did it 3 times in a row. Rocco Lucas rode Mako a total of 10 times! If you ever go to Seaworld Orlando, do not skip over this amazing ride!
Game Review: Spider Man 2
*Warning!* *This review contains spoilers for the storyline, so if you are currently playing the game or planning on buying it, beware!*
By Hudson Falco
So, I recently bought a PlayStation 5, and I didn’t know what video games to get. So, I went on the internet and looked up some good PS 5 games. While looking, I found a game called Spider Man 2. Now, I’m a BIG fan of anything Spider Man related, so I decided to look up the trailer to the game. It looked pretty good, so I bought it. OH MY GOD! It is beyond amazing. In this game, you get to play as Peter Parker and Miles Morales, both Spider Men just trying to keep the city safe. While Miles is dealing with the grief of his dad dying and the stress of a college essay, stuff was actually going pretty well for Peter. His best friend, Harry Osbourne, just recovered from a terrible disease and is feeling pretty well. But, little do the Spider Men know, a villain from across the seas is about to turn their lives upside down. That villain’s name is Kraven, and he’s trying to track down a worthy opponent. The Spider Men get all caught up in it and something really big gets under way.
I really like the story line, and the graphics and game play really make you feel like you’re in the game. The combat system is amazing, and there is so much to keep you busy. And, you can change your suits for both of the Spider Men. There are a total of 78 suits in the game, and there is a suit pack with two additional suits that you can buy for five dollars! And some suits give you special abilities. Later in the game, when you play as Peter, Harry gives you a healing agent that helps him with his sickness (which you later find out is the symbiote Venom) and when it attaches itself to you, you get crazy powers like throwing your enemies in the air. This is a big turning point in the story line of the game.
I don’t want to spoil anything else after it. I should also mention that this game is open world, and there’s side quests. So, if you want to stray away from the main story, you can do some of the side quests to gain suits, tech parts (the currency), and xp points. I feel like I should probably wrap up this review so I don’t spoil anything else. If you do buy this game, just know that it’s a masterpiece.
By Rocco Lucas
Iron Gwazi is a hybrid coaster located at Busch Gardens Tampa. Iron Gwazi’s track is a Steel I-Box track, and has wooden supports. Before 2022 Iron Gwazi was a wooden coaster made by Great Coasters International.
At a height of 206 feet, 76 mph and a drop of 91 degrees, Iron Gwazi is the tallest, fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world. The original Gwazi was 105 feet tall, 91 foot drop and 51 mph.
I got on line excited to try Iron Gwazi for the first time. I heard that this was one of the best RMC hybrid coasters in the world. I sat down in the front seat, one of the first rides of the day. The first ride of the day is always the slowest since it needs time to warm up. I also sat in the back seat, the back seat was better. When I rode later in the day, it was running a lot faster. Everyone said Iron Gwazi has so much airtime but I only got 2 pops of airtime on the double down. The zeroG stall gave no hang time at all. The death roll was good but it didn’t give that much hang time.
Iron Gwazi was a good ride, just not the best. Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England is a smaller RMC hybrid, but I think it has better airtime, positive G-forces, hangtime, and Lateral G-force. I give Iron Gwazi a 7.8 out of 10.
By Lorenzo Lucas
SheiKra is a B&M dive coaster located in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. SheiKra features two 90° drops, and has a splashdown. With a top speed of 70 mph, and a 200 foot drop, SheiKra is not for people with a fear of heights.
SheiKra’s station is a double-station set up, meaning two trains can load at once. The station is somewhat themed as an african tree hut, and has bridges connecting the queue to the station. The train is only three rows, but seats eight people across. The train itself is unthemed.
The ride starts with a chainlift, bringing you to the drop. There is a hold break, where riders in the front row will be in a hanging position. The first drop is 90°, and gives a free fall sensation. After the drop is an immelmann loop, where you go upside down. The immelmann loop is an element in which the train enters a half-loop followed by a half-twist and curves out in the opposite direction from which the train came.
Following the immelmann loop is a half-helix, where you do a spiral. This leads to the midcourse break run. The midcourse slows the train down, but the next element brings the train back to speed. The second 90° drop is 138 feet tall, and brings the train into an overbanked turn, which leads to the splashdown. The splashdown does not get riders too wet, just a light spray. On the other hand, guests standing next to the splashdown will get soaked!
The ride ends with another half helix before going into the final break run. This final element is taken slowly, and is not thrilling. It is a breather to the rest of the ride though.
Overall, SheiKra is a very scary and thrilling coaster. Featuring two 90 degree drops, and a splashdown, SheiKra is amazing. If you ever get a chance to go to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, do not overlook SheiKra.
By Lorenzo Lucas
Cheetah Hunt is an Intamin Blitz model launch coaster. It features three LSM ( linear synchronous motor) launches. With a top speed of 60 miles per hour, this ride is pretty fast. This a review of Cheetah Hunt, located in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, in Tampa, Florida.
The sign for Cheetah Hunt is so large, it makes you feel small. You can say the same about the queue, which is unthemed, and looks like a pyramid inside. There are a few facts about cheetahs and the ride. The station is themed to a Moroccan castle, and is tightly packed. The train resembles a cheetah, and the track is yellow and green.
The ride starts off with a launch straight out of the station. This is the smallest of the launches, and is only 30mph. This brings you into a turn, and you go under a path. This leads to the big launch of the ride, where you hold before launching at 60mph, and go vertical into a tower. You slowly “hunt” on the tower, which features overbanked turns, and ends with a vertical drop. You go under another tunnel, and into a heartline roll. After a couple of turns giving positive Gs (getting pushed into your seat) there is a camelback hill. The hill starts with another launch, and has a near vertical entrance, and a near vertical drop into more low to the ground turns. This hill gives a lot of ejector airtime. The final break run comes after another turn.
The area around the coaster is very nice. You go through some waterfalls, and over the safari. The coaster stands out nicely, and there are a lot of opportunities for off ride footage.
Overall, Cheetah Hunt is a very fun ride. With some great airtime, and lots of moments where you feel like you will fall out of your seat, it is the perfect ride. The surprise heartline roll makes this ride even better. Cheetah Hunt is a very fun ride that thrill seekers and older families will enjoy.
By Lorenzo Lucas
Iron Gwazi is a steel-hybrid wooden coaster located in Busch Gardens Tampa, in Tampa, Florida. The track uses an I-Box track, and has a wooden base. A new roller coaster manufacturer based in Idaho converted the original Gwazi wooden coaster to Iron Gwazi in 2022.
The queue has an out and back layout, with an outdoor path that has a gradual increase to send you to the upper station level. After another out and back, you go into an area to choose what row you want. The train is meant to look like a crocodile, and has a design using sharp edges. The restraint uses a lap bar with shin guards, which while not the most comfortable restraint, allows more airtime. There is also a seatbelt.
The prelift is small for an RMC, but has a fun small drop that gives a little airtime in the back. The first drop is massive, and makes Iron Gwazi a hyper coaster, being taller than 200 feet. The 91 degree drop gives a lot of airtime, and there is a near miss with the ride's support towards the bottom. There are multiple outer banked turns, and each one gives a lot of airtime. This airtime is different, because you are on your side.
There is also a zero-G stall, where you hang upside down and feel like there is no gravity. Also, the double up gives a lot of ejector airtime. The best element on Iron Gwazi is the Death Roll. It is like a zero-G roll, but on its side. You twist upside down while diving towards the ground, and are surrounded by supports.
Overall, Iron Gwazi is a fun and thrilling ride. Despite having a 48 inch height limit, this ride is not for the faint of heart. If you have ever done Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England, it is like that ride, but turned up to the extreme. This is my new favorite roller coaster, and it could be yours too.
Game Review-Dauntless
By Hudson Falco
So, after I was done with Monster Hunter Rise, I was kinda into the whole monster hunting type of storyline, so I decided to look around for more games like this. That’s when I came across Dauntless.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention the lanterns. When you craft lanterns, it harnesses the power of a monster. Like the Drask’s Eye, which shoots bolts of lighting, or Skarn’s Defiance, which can block attacks. And, next to the lantern shop is the Middleman. Now, don’t be intimidated by his scary and shady attitude, because he lets you craft omnicells. These harness different kinds of power, like the one that will literally come alive and fight monsters with you. These are super helpful, especially for tough monsters.
And that’s a wrap! I hope you will check this game out. It’s definitely worth it.
By Rocco Lucas
The opening day for Six Flags Great Adventure was awesome!
Six Flags Great Adventure, for members and passholders only, had a ride twice wristband. I think they shouldn’t have had it because they were only running one train. But it was good for me, because I have a legacy diamond membership.
You should buy yourself a diamond membership too! For only $179 or 5 payments of $29 and a payment when you purchase for $30 you can have your very own 2024 Diamond Pass, which includes, 4 skip the line passes for the year, unlimited access to all Six Flags theme parks & water parks, preferred parking, 20% food and merchandise discounts, monthly rewards, VIP entrance, 50% weekday cabana discounts, 50% The Flash Pass discounts, and VIP lounge and waterpark seating.
For Six Flags Great Adventure’s 50th anniversary they also have bricks you can buy, these bricks go on a pathway to be part of Six Flags Great Adventure forever. The 4” X 8” brick with logo and replica is $149.99. The 2” X 4” X ½” replica brick is sent to your home. You can choose from a variety of 4 logos for your brick. There’s the original logo, the 50th anniversary logo, the Wild Safari logo, and the Current Six Flags Great Adventure Logo.
Great Adventure will be getting some new rides for their 50th anniversary. The Flash Vertical Velocity will be their new coaster, the first Vekoma Super Boomerang in North America. The Big Wheel will become the Giant Wheel like it was when it first opened. Saw Mill Log Flume is returning.
Dream Street is a pathway that was blocked off on one side by a paintball building that was not in use so they got rid of it. Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa will be a new resort for 2024. I really like everything they are doing for Six Flags Great Adventure.
By: Aiden Earhart, Ethan Krackehl, and Hudson Falco
At 10:00 a.m. EST on December 19th Geometry Dash 2.2, was finally released. It had been anticipated that the new release would take three years, but it took seven whole years to update. If you are a long- term player, you know how big the anticipation has been since 2.11 came out.
2.2 released one new main level and four new platformer levels. There was supposed to be a new demon level called ‘Explorers’ but it has been delayed. ‘Explorers’ is not the only thing delayed. We will also have to wait for Verses. Verses will let you play against other people from around the world.
The ‘event’ feature which would reward you for completing a level in a certain amount of time has been held up as well. And last but not least, the release of the map has also been set back. We do not know what the ‘map’ will be like. 2.2 will probably be bigger than 2.21 will ever be.
Update lookback
2.2 brought some well needed things to GD. It also brought a bunch of bugs and disappointment. It will be known as the biggest update in GD history.
A note from the authors
We are not associated with RobTop, but 2 of us own the full version. We will get a new story when 2.21 comes out!
By: Aiden Earhart and Ethan Krackehl
The game “Pokemon Go” got a new update for the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games. It has gotten every pokemon trainer hooked in on the fun too. The three starters are Quaxly, Fuecoco (Fa-coco), and Sprigatito (Sprig-a-tea-toe).
The next evolutions are Fuecoco who turns into Crocalor while Quaxly turns into Quaxwell. And last but not least, Sprigatito evolves into Floragato. After that Crocalor evolves into Skeledirge, Florgato beomes Meowscarada, and Quaxwell becomes Quaquaval.
Some other Pokemon from Scarlet and Violet are: Miraidon, a robotic pokemon and is available in both Scarlet and Violet by trading Kiraidon , Bellibolt, and Varoom.
Game Review - Monster Hunter Rise
By Hudson Falco
Wow. So, personally, I love video games. Like, LOVE them. But, for a while, I was getting sick and tired of the same old video games. None of them looked appealing at ALL. Until I found this game. Monster Hunter Rise, met all of my expectations when I tried this game out. It’s non-stop action, and the graphics are just AMAZING.
You play as a rookie monster hunter from a village called Kamura. You finally became a full-fledged monster hunter and can’t wait to start. But, when a sudden event happens in which a BUNCH of monsters appear, you have no choice but to take action. Accompanied by your trusty pets, you go on a journey to stop the total destruction of your village. There’s a bunch of different weapons to choose from, and you can upgrade and forge new armor and weapons from the monsters you slay. AND, you’re equipped with things called Wirebugs, which literally let you become Spider-Man.
So, you’re probably wondering about these pets you get. Well, you get a Palico (Which is practically a cat) and a Palamute (Which is practically a dog). Not only can you get new weapons and armor, but your pets can too. There are two different story lines, both with great lore behind them. One focuses on stopping the infamous monster Magnamalo, and the other focuses on finding out what’s causing the rampage of monsters. My personal favorite is the Guild quest, the one that focuses on what’s causing the rampage. It’s got the same monsters as the other quest, but it’s not as short as the other one, which gives you more time to prepare for the final boss fight. If you’re curious about buying this game, but you prefer multiplayer over single player games, don’t worry. This game also has an online mode, where you can slay monsters with other people.
And, if you would like to stray away from the main story lines, which can be a bit intimidating for new Monster Hunter players, there are Rampage Quests. During a Rampage Quest, you fight waves of monsters while gaining CRAZY rewards that will aid you in your journey. As I said before, the graphics are amazing, and the characters and monsters are just so well designed.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
If you like this game, and you want more, I recommend buying the DLC to this game. It adds so many new monsters to the game, new weapons, an amazing new story line, and a new land. And, my favorite thing about the DLC is that the story line is a bit more scary than the other story lines, with most monsters being designed after terrifying creatures. As I said before, if you like this game, I highly recommend buying the DLC, it adds so much more stuff. Enjoy!
By Rocco Lucas
Icon of the Seas is the new world's biggest cruise ship. Its construction was finished on November 27, 2023.
Icon of the seas first maiden voyage will be on January 27, 2024. It arrived in Miami, Florida January 10, 2024. Icon of the Seas was planned and designed for seven years It took 900 days to build Icon of the Seas. It is 1,198 feet long, a whole 10 feet bigger than the Utopia of the Seas, coming out in July 2024. Icon of the Seas has a weight of 248,663 gross tons.
The ship can hold about 7,600 guests at maximum capacity and 2,350 crew members, for a total of 9,950 people. Saint Albans, Vermont has a population of 6,940 as of 2021. Palm Beach, Florida has a population of 8,802 people as of 2018. Icon of the Seas has a total of 20 floors, with 18 of them accessible to passengers.
Icon of the Seas has six water slides, five normal pools, two infinity pools and nine hot tubs. Royal Caribbean calls this a Category six Waterpark, the largest waterpark at sea. Pressure Drop is the first open freefall waterslide on a cruise ship, and the Frightening Bolt is the tallest waterslide to be on a cruise ship. Icon of the Seas also features the largest pool at sea. Surfside is where the boardwalk neighborhood was on Oasis class ships. Surfside is an aqua park for kids. Central Park returns, which was first featured on Oasis of the Seas in 2009.
Icon of the Seas has over 20 restaurants. The Main Dining Room is a sit down restaurant, that’s where passengers can attend Formal Night, Caribbean Night and White Night. The Main Dining Room is free. Chops Grille is a steakhouse that is not included with the price of your tickets. The Celebration Table is a specialty restaurant where you eat at one big table with 13 other people. The Empire Supper Club is a specialty restaurant that features live jazz music. The Empire Supper Club has oysters, Wagyu, and New York Strip Steak topped with shaved truffles. Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen is in the Royal Promenade. Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen is an Italian restaurant. Hooked Seafood is a New England style seafood restaurant.
On Icon of the Seas there are over 15 venues for live music when the sun goes down. One of those places is The Overlook. The Overlook is the glassed-in area in the front of Icon of the Seas. The Music Hall has pool tables and lounges.
The Surfside Eatery offers small buffet type dineing in the Surfside area of Icon of the Seas. Pier 7 is also in the Surfside area. Pier 7 is a specialty restaurant that features California cuisine. Surfside Bites is a snack stand where you can get burgers, chicken tenders and even ice cream. Surfside Bites is on Surfside. Izumi Hibachi and Sushi is a Japanese style restaurant. Izumi is in the Central Park area. Windjammer isanother buffet style eating option on Icon of the Seas. Windjammer has a great selection of food. Sorrento’s is a free pizza restaurant located in the Royal Promenade. El Loco Fresh is a Mexican style restaurant.
The Aquadome is where you will find Aqua Action! In the Aquatheater, the theater inside of the Aquadome, you will see dancers jump off of large pillars in the glass dome. Absolute Zero is an ice skating rink. Icon of the Seas will have an ice skating show. Other shows are: The Wizard of Oz, Starburst Elemental Beauty, Pirates Vs. Mermaids, Once Upon a Time and “Showband! Live. Music. Now.”.
Icon of the Seas will be the Icon of vacations, and the new icon of Miami!
By: John Grogan
Reviewed by : Shreya Varadarajan
The book, Marley: A Dog Like No Other, is an autobiographical product of John Grogan’s life in the 1990s, his dog Marley’s questionable beahavior and how it brought his family to a better, and funnier, place. If you like dogs and funny stories which are true, this is the book for you!
Marley : A Dog Like No Other’s Book Blurb
John Grogan and his wife wanted a puppy really badly. They bought a cream lab from a breeder and named him Marley. They didn’t know that this little pup was a mischief maker. What does Marley do to cause mischief? What do John and his wife do when they find out about this dog’s funny nature?
Read the book to find out!
Where to find Marley : A Dog Like No Other
BUY - Available on Amazon
SCHOOL LIBRARY - STEM Academy Library
The Top Three Best Christmas Movies
By: Shreya Varadarajan
Christmas is coming closer and closer, day by day. These are the top three great Christmas movies that you can cuddle up in blankets and watch with your family during Christmas break.
The Polar Express - 2004 - Hulu, Sling, Amazon Prime
Elf - 2003 - Hulu, Sling, Amazon Prime
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 2000 - Amazon Prime Rental or Buy
By Lorenzo Lucas
Iron Gwazi looks like an amazing coaster! I have not been on it yet, but have watched a video. I am going on it in April 2024, and want to do a pre-review. When I go on, I will write another review on how it is! Roller Coasters are fast, so we need to catch on!
Iron Gwazi has a top speed of 76 miles per hour. It reaches a height of 206 feet, and has a 91 degree drop. It has 3 inversions. Even with these extreme stats, it has a minimum height of 48 inches, or 4 feet.
The ride starts off with a prelift consisting of a small drop. It goes up the chainlift before the first drop. The drop is insane! It whips you right into a flip. After lots of turns and hills, you go upside down, and then there is an overbanked turn. After one last inversion, the ride goes over more hills. The ride ends in the break run.
This ride looks insanely fun. One of the most prominent features on the ride is the Death Roll. It is an inversion that brings you down. I cannot wait to go on this ride to give the full review!
By Lorenzo Lucas
Wave Six of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course pass released on November 9th, 2023. To celebrate the end of the DLC, this article will score each cup added in waves four through six. Let's-a-go!
Wave 4 includes the Apple cup and the Boomerang cup. The Apple cup includes Tour Amsterdam Drift, GBA Riverside Park, Wii DK Summit, and Yoshi’s Island. The Apple cup gets 4/4 points. The Boomerang cup includes Tour Bangkok Rush, DS Mario Circuit, GCN Waluigi Stadium, and Tour Singapore speedway. The Lucky Bell cup gets 4/4 points.
Wave 5 includes the Feather cup and the Cherry cup. The Feather cup includes Tour Athens Dash, GCN Daisy Cruiser, Wii Moonview Highway, and Squeaky Clean Sprint. The Cherry cup gets 4/4 points. The Cherry cup includes Tour Los Angeles Laps, GBA Sunset Wilds, Wii Koopa Kape, and Tour Vancouver Velocity. The Propeller cup gets 3/4 points.
Wave 6 includes the Acorn cup and the Spiny cup. The Acorn cup includes Tour Rome Avanti,GCN DK Mountain, Wii Daisy Circuit, and Tour Piranha Plant Cove. The Acorn cup gets 4/4 points. The Spiny cup includes Tour Madrid Drive, 3DS Rosalina's Ice World, GBA Bowser’s Castle three, and Wii Rainbow Road. The Moon cup gets 4/4 points.
Overall, the booster course pass is really good. In addition to the courses, there were surprise characters in waves four through six. In wave four Birdo was added, with multiple colors. In wave five, Petey Piranha, Kamek, Wiggler were added. In wave six, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette were added. In addition, 17 Mii suits were added, plus one new Amiibo costume, Daisy. Four extra points will be added. Waves four through six tracks come out to an almost perfect 23/24, 96%, or an A. Averaging waves one through three and four through six together gives a 43/48 points, an 89%, which is a B+. With the extra four points it is a 47/48, a 97%, or an A+. This DLC is perfect for all fans of Mario Kart and I highly recommend this game to all Mario Kart fans. If you haven't played Mario Kart, this is the perfect game to try!
By Abel Rivera
Are you ready to get into the Halloween spirit? Look no further! In this article, we will dive into the world of good Halloween movies that will send shivers down your spine and make your heart race with excitement. Whether you're a fan of classic horror, slasher films, or family-friendly flicks, there's something for everyone in this spooky selection. So grab some popcorn, turn down the lights, and get ready for a hair-raising movie marathon!
To truly immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit, you need a movie that captures the essence of the holiday. Good Halloween movies share common elements that make them stand out from other genres. They often have chilling plots, memorable characters, and a spooky atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat. So, let's explore some iconic films that embody the spirit of Halloween.
One name synonymous with Halloween is Michael Myers. The "Halloween" franchise has terrified audiences for decades, and its iconic masked serial killer has become a symbol of the holiday. From the original 1978 film directed by John Carpenter to the recent 2018 revival, this slasher series will give you the perfect dose of suspense and scares. Lock your doors, because Michael Myers could be lurking just around the corner!
When it comes to slasher films, Jason Voorhees is a legendary figure. The "Friday the 13th" franchise introduced us to this machete-wielding murderer, haunting our dreams and making us think twice about camping trips. Follow the blood-stained path of Jason Voorhees as he seeks vengeance and leaves a trail of terror behind. These films will keep you at the edge of your seat, wondering when Jason will strike next.
If you prefer a blend of Halloween and Christmas, look no further than "Nightmare Before Christmas." This Tim Burton masterpiece takes us on a heartwarming and ghoulish adventure with Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King. With its stunning stop-motion animation and unforgettable songs, this film has captured the hearts of both Halloween and Christmas enthusiasts alike. Discover the magic that happens when two holidays collide in this marvelous musical.
For those who enjoy an anthology of spooky stories, "Trick or Treat" is the perfect choice. This film weaves together four interconnected tales set on Halloween night, each filled with suspense, dark humor, and unexpected twists. Be prepared for surprises around every corner as you follow the spooky events that unfold in a small town on Halloween. It's a rollercoaster ride that will leave you breathless and craving more.
No list of good Halloween movies would be complete without mentioning the beloved family-friendly film, "Hocus Pocus." Join Max, Dani, and Allison on a wild adventure as they try to stop the wicked Sanderson sisters from casting a spell on Salem. With its enchanting story, hilarious moments, and a stellar cast including Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker, "Hocus Pocus" has become a timeless Halloween tradition for many.
When it comes to finding the perfect movie for Halloween, the options are endless. Whether you prefer blood-curdling scares, bone-chilling suspense, or family-friendly fun, there's a good Halloween movie waiting to meet your spooky cravings. So gather your friends, turn off the lights, and let the Halloween movie marathon begin! Just don't forget to leave a light on for the things that go bump in the night.
Rocco Lucas
The Bobcat, at Six Flags Great Escape will be a brand new wooden coaster with a speed of up to 40 miles per hour, a height of 55 feet, and 1,412 feet long. Bobcat will be Great Escape’s new coaster for 2024. The height requirement will be 48 inches if you want to ride alone but 42 if you ride with an adult.
I think the Bobcat will be a great addition to Six Flags Great Adventure experience. Unfortunately the Bobcat requires that the Bobsleds ride close. Even though they had to go, the addition of the brand new wooden coaster is a good decision overall, especially considering the Bobsleds were often closed.
By Shreya Varadarajan
The book, Catalyst, is mixed with Sarah Beth Durst’s incredible writing skills, animals, magic and a lovely little twist at the end.If you love fantasy and animals (especially cats!), Catalyst is the book for you!
Catalyst’s Book Blurb
Zoe finds a little kitten in her yard and decides to rescue her.She names the fluffy little kitten Pipsqueak because of her tiny size.On the morning of Zoe’s twelfth birthday, only a day from the night she rescued Pipsqueak, Pipsqueak was the size of a full-grown cat.With Harrison, her best friend, and a couple of other animals, they go on an adventure to find out what’s wrong with their animal friends.Do they find out what’s wrong with Pipsqueak and their other animal friends or who caused this?Read the book to find out!
Where to find Catalyst
BUY - Available on Amazon
SCHOOL LIBRARY - STEM Academy Library
By Rocco Lucas
181 feet tall, 70 miles per hour, 4400 feet of track, 76° drop, the steepest of any wooden coaster, and built in 2006. El Toro is still one of the best coasters in the world.
El Toro is my favorite coaster because it has a first drop that just blows you out of your seat, the following two airtime hills and the turn around, feels like they will throw you out of your seat. The hill after the turn around is just as crazy and you still feel like you are going insanely fast. The ride is super fast. With a whole bunch of speed left there are these tiny hills after that act as the brakes.
With a total ride time of 1 minute 42 seconds, do you have what it takes to tame the bull?
KingDa Ka - a review
By Rocco Lucas
Located at the Golden Kingdom, the world's tallest coaster at 456 feet tall, KingDa Ka . 2nd fastest coaster at 128 miles per hour. 5G. 28 seconds long after the start of the launch.
KingDa Ka is a good ride. The launch will make your face flab. The 90° way up will make you scream. Then at the tophat you will get airtime and you will see the surrounding area 456 feet tall on your 90° drop you are lifted out of your seat. At the bottom of the drop you get -G forces that squish you to your seat. The final hill will lift you off of your seat, and then you enter the brakes and the station.
Do you have what it takes to go into the Golden Kingdom?
SUPERMAN THE RIDE - A REVIEW
By Rocco Lucas
Superman the ride is an awesome roller coaster located at Six Flags New England. With a speed of 76 mph, a height of 205 feet, and 5,400 feet of track Superman the Ride is an Intamin Hyper Coaster. 5 that provides awesome moments of airtime, a 68° drop, and two intense helixes.
Superman the Ride got the golden ticket award for world's best steel coaster in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. You should check it out!
By Lorenzo Lucas
Mario Kart Double Dash released on November 7th, 2003. The main gimmick of this game was having two racers in one "kart". This game was a huge leap forward for the Mario Kart franchise, and had an incredible course selection. This review will be split into four sections. Tracks, characters, items, and controls / mechanics. Let's - A - Go!
TRACKS - Mario Kart Double Dash has three cups when you start the game. An unlockable fourth cup is available when beating the third cup on 150 CC. The first cup is the Mushroom Cup. The mushroom cup includes Luigi Circuit, Peach Beach, Baby Park, and Dry Dry Desert. The most notable track is Baby Park, featuring seven laps instead of three. The second cup is the Flower Cup. The flower cup includes Mushroom Bridge, Mario Circuit, Daisy Cruiser, and Waluigi Stadium. The most notable is Daisy Cruiser, as you get to race on a cruise ship! The third cup is the Star Cup. The star cup includes Sherbet Land, Mushroom City, Yoshi Circuit, and DK Mountain. The most notable of these tracks is DK Mountain, where you shoot out of a canon and race down the mountain. The final cup is the Special Cup. The special cup includes Wario Colosseum, Dino Dino Jungle, Bowser's Castle, and Rainbow Road. The most notable of these tracks is Rainbow Road, where you drive in the sky above Mushroom City, it is an amazing finale.
ITEMS - The items in Mario Kart Double Dash are very unique, and some new items have been introduced that have not returned to future Mario Kart titles. Mario Kart Double Dash was the first game to allow you to hold two items at once. New items in Mario Kart Double Dash include Chain Chomp, Heart, Fireballs, Bowser Shell, Giant Banana, Yoshi Egg, Birdo Egg, and Bob-omb. Returning items include the Red Shell, Green Shell, Blue Shell, Mushrooms, Golden Mushroom, and Banana. Mario Kart Double Dash is unique for having special items for only certain characters, such as Mario and Luigi having Fireballs (although Luigi gets green Fireballs).
CHARACTERS - Mario Kart Double Dash has a great character selection. Characters include Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Yoshi, Birdo, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Toad, Toadete, Koopa Troopa, Para Troopa, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Bowser, Bowser Junior, Wario, Waluigi, Petey Piranha, and King Boo. Each character has their own special items, as mentioned before, although Petey Piranha and King Boo have access to all special items.
CONTROLS / MECHANICS - Mario Kart Double Dash handles really well. Although it may not be as smooth as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it is still good. The drifting is different, so make sure to read the instructions. Other than racing in 50cc, 100cc, 150cc, and 150cc mirror mode, there is local Battle Mode, where you can play against your friends.
Mario Kart Double Dash is a very fun game that you need to play at least once. It has fun tracks, a good character selection, and good controles, as well as a fun battle mode. Happy racing!
By Lorenzo Lucas
Breaking News! On Thursday, March 9th, wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass was released! Other than the tracks, which will be reviewed at the end of this year when wave 6 releases, to get a final grade on if the pass is worth it, there is a new character! This character is Birdo, originally from Mario Kart Double Dash.
Birdo is a medium weight class character, meaning she is heavier than baby Mario, but lighter than Bowser, also, Birdo will be available in multiple color choices. Nintendo officially stated that more characters will be added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the future, with 5 more coming, as shown in the character select screen.
Happy Kart racing!
By: Emily Clark
Where to Find:
Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Tubi Free Movies and TV, The Roku Channel, Frillo, or Apple TV
Rating: Not Rated
Suitable for: All ages
Starring: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorhead, and Erin Murphy
Basic Plot:
A young witch named Samantha is in love with a human named Darrin Stephens, an account executive in advertising, and doesn’t want to tell him that she can make magic with the “twitch” of her nose.
Later, Samantha tells Darrin that she’s a witch, doesn’t really care, but still proposes to her. Trying to figure out why Samantha does her magic, Darrin tries to convince Samantha to refuse witchcraft and she promises, but when her husband goes to work, she uses it and attracts the attention of nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz and her husband Abner, who don’t understand why Samantha makes things fly or disappear, using her powers. Gladys often comes to the door and peeks in the window, screaming “ABNER! ABNER!” if she sees something crazy going on. Abner often doesn’t believe her.
After their marriage, Samantha’s mother Endora, also a witch, disapproves of the marriage and wants her daughter not to marry a “mortal” (what her mother calls Darrin) Endora soon uses her magic to play tricks on Darrin, once turning him into a frog, once into a teddy bear, and many other things.
Later, Samantha gives birth to a baby girl she calls Tabitha (later spelled Tabatha in season 4-8) who was given the “gene” of powers and “twitching” her nose when angry. Like Samantha, Tabitha is a witch. She is played as an infant by actress Cynthia Black in Season 2, and is played by Erin Murphy from childhood to adulthood.
Samantha later has a son named Adam, who is a warlock. He is a warlock who also got his traits from Samantha and his older sister, Tabatha. He is played by twins Greg Lawrence and David Lawrence as from childhood to adulthood.
Review:
This show is an AWESOME classic sitcom! It is really funny and a very good show for all ages. I really recommend this show for everybody at Jockey Hollow and STEM. Plus, even your younger siblings can watch it!
Make sure you check it out on Prime Video (the best service to stream it) that gives you access to all seasons (1-8)
Peace out! Make sure you watch this with your family!
By Lorenzo Lucas
The New Soup series currently has 4 games. In this review, New Soup will be the spotlight. In this game, you watch Mario eat soup. In the first stage, you move soup into Mario's mouth. At the end, you fight Bowl-Of-Souper, in an epic battle set in a sink. Have fun playing!
.........NOT A REAL GAME!
Happy National Soup it Forward Day! March 3rd 2023
By - Lorenzo Lucas
Wicked Cyclone is a hybrid roller coaster located at Six Flags New England. A hybrid roller coaster is a wooden roller coaster that has steel tracks and may have inversions. Wicked Cyclone is made by Rocky Mountain Construction, or RMC for short. Wicked Cyclone goes 55 miles per hour, has an amazing 103 foot drop at a 78 ° drop, a max height of 109 feet, and 3,320 feet long. Wicked Cyclone also has 3 inversions.
In my opinion, it is a very fun and thrilling ride for thrill seekers, and a great coaster for people who aren't ready for the bigger rides in the park yet, such as Superman the Ride. I love this ride for its incredible views of the park from the chainlift, and the adrenaline rush of the first drop. If you are scared it will be rough, don't worry, because it is one of the smoothest rides I have gone on.
By Lorenzo Lucas
Since wave 3 of the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pass DLC just came out, I will review each of the first 3 waves. The booster course pass cost $25 for 48 courses releasing by the end of 2023. I will rank each cup out of 4, 1 point for each good course. The total is 24. After wave 6 I will do the final 3 and fully decide. Let's get to it!
Wave 1 includes the Gold Mushroom cup and the Lucky Bell cup. The Gold Mushroom cup includes Tour Paris Promenade, 3DS Toad Circuit, N64 Choco Mountain, and Wii Coconut mall. Gold Mushroom cup gets 3/4 points. The Lucky Bell cup includes Tour Tokyo Blur, GBA Sky Garden, DS Shroom Ridge, and Tour Ninja Hideaway. The Lucky Bell cup gets 2/4 points.
Wave 2 includes the Turnip cup and the Propeller cup. The Turnip cup includes Tour New York Minute, SNES Mario Circuit 3, N64 Kalamari Desert, and 3DS Waluigi Pinball. The Turnip cup gets 3/4 points. The Propeller cup includes Tour Sydney Sprint, GBA Snow Land, Wii Mushroom Gorge, and a new track called Sky High Sundae. The Propeller cup gets 4/4 points.
Wave 3 includes the Rock cup and the Moon cup. The Rock cup includes Tour London Loop, GBA Boo Lake, 3DS Rock Rock Mountain, and Wii Maple Treeway. The Rock cup gets 4/4 points. The Moon cup includes Tour Berlin Byways, DS Peach Gardens, Tour Merry Mountain, and 3DS Rainbow Road. The Moon cup gets 4/4 points.
Overall, the booster course pass is really good. Sadly, no GCN tracks have been added to the DLC, but hopefully there is one in wave 4. It comes out with a total of 20/24 points, an 83%, which is a B. I recommend this DLC to all fans of Mario Kart.
By Emily Clark
by Laurie Halse Anderson
In the summer of 1793, fourteen-year old Mattie Cook is living upstairs of the family coffeehouse with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie is very creative and really wants to turn the coffee shop into something new, but later yellow fever breaks out and everyone gets sick, turning Mattie’s life upside down. Will Mattie survive? Find out!
by Cynthia Lord
Twelve-year old Catherine has a list of rules for her brother David. Why? Because David has severe autism and she is trying to not get embarrassed about his behaviors. Catherine has a lot of things on her mind and wants to get a good summer vacation, but later she meets Jason, a boy with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, and Kristi, her new neighbor and friend who she has always dreamed of having.
by Elisa Carbone
Samuel Collier is an orphan, street urchin, and thief who is living on the streets of London. A lot of the boys are mean to him in the orphanage where he’s living, and soon Samuel gets word from Captain Ratcliffe he is to be John Smith’s apprentice on the Susan Constant to the New World. But when he gets there, the New World is nothing like he dreamed of. Hard winters of 1607 bring starvation, and summer brings mysterious illness. Will Samuel ever learn to survive in this land? Find out and read the book!
by Lorenzo Lucas
So what do you think? Is the iPhone 14 worth it, or would you get the 13 instead? The iPhone 14 released on September, 16th 2022. The 13 came out September 13th, 2022. In my opinion I would get the iPhone 13.
Below is a comparison of the iPhones. Including the Plus and Mini. Let us know what you think. Use the Google Form at the bottom.
Top Ten Holiday Movies
By: Madeline Kahn
The holiday's. It’s time for decorations, food, smells of spices, and...
Movies!
This article aims to provide you with updated information about the top ten holiday movies- according to our school community.
A Google Form is posted below at the end of the article. Fill in your own favorites. Check back to see how the list changes.
This is the top ten movies right now -
Home Alone
The Grinch - Original Animated
Elf
The Santa Clause
The Christmas Chronicles
Christmas Story
The Nightmare before Christmas
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
It’s Christmas Charlie Brown
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1shbap7P7yIMgeW1LkAo46iSgrKDIG9Pf0QUGDyc2azI/edit
By Allie Troiano
During the summer all of our teachers want us to read. Sometimes we do not know what we should read. Or what we pick is a book no one recommended, the cover looks good and it is the most boring book. But there are some really good books that you can read over the summer.
One really good book that I highly recommend Is a Girl In The Locked Room, by Mary Downing Hahn. It is about a girl named Lily that has a story about someone that murdered her parents. She had to hide in a closet in a room. She locked this room. But she never got out. After a while she lost all her memory, even her own name. She dies in this room and has a ghost in there. Someone moves in named Jules and her new friend discovers Lily. She needs to not only help her change the tragic past, but regain her memory. Read this book to find out if
Another Good book is The Peculiar Incident Of Shady Street, by Lindsay Currie. This book is about a girl that moves to Chicago from Florida because of her dad’s dream. She is already upset saying goodbye to the ocean, the weather, and her best friend. But Chicago welcoming Tessa is even harder for her. Peculiar things happen to her. Such as lights flickering, paintings on the wall changing, her brother's doll doing strange things, and ghost stuff happening. This is the worst part of Chicago to Tessa. Her friends help her try to get through her haunted Journey. This book is full of a lot of suspense with twists and turns. Read The Peculiar Incident On Shady Street to find out what happens in this book.
Lastly, Whishtree, by Katherine Applegate is a great book to read over the summer. This book is about a tree named Red. Red has been living for hundreds of years. He has many friends that are animals. Red talks to animals and communicates with them and they communicate with him. Bongo is Red’s best friend. He is a crow. The town red lives in has a tradition that you put your wish on red cloth. This tradition has gone around for many years. But one day someone wanted to chop Red down and kill him/her. These two kids tried to convince Francessca to not do it. This is hard for them to do. Read Wishtree to find out if they succeed or not.
By Allie Troiano
Lots of people like to draw. But we don’t always draw on a piece of paper. Some people prefer to draw on a table or Ipad. Both of them have positive and negative qualities. There are many differences in these two methods of drawing.
Drawing on a tablet is a cool way of drawing. There are some things that are good about it and there are some ways that are bad. A good thing is that if you need to erase something you can erase what you need and there will be no marks. Another good thing about drawing on a tablet is that if you did something that you regret, you can redo it and your drawing will be the way it was before and if you want to redo something, you can do that too. On a regular piece of paper you can’t automatically redo or undo your work. Something else that is cool about drawing on a tablet is that you can tilt your paper to certain angles as you can with a piece of paper. Another convenient feature of drawing on a tablet is that you can choose the size of the canvas. Lastly, you can choose the size of your brush and the specific color of your brush. On a normal piece of paper you might only have a certain amount of colors to choose from but on a tablet you can choose almost any color.
There are a lot of positive qualities about drawing on a tablet. But, there are also some negative things about it. One bad thing about drawing on a tablet, is that sometimes if you are trying to draw somewhere at the bottom of some tablets where there are a bunch of different buttons, if you draw too near them, you may accidentally press one. If you are drawing on paper there will be no buttons anywhere and you can draw wherever possible on the paper without fear of pressing mistakenly pushing buttons. Another negative thing about drawing on a tablet is that depending on what app you use to draw, you might get ads interrupting you as you work. Something else that is bothersome to some about drawing on a tablet is that you may have to watch an advertisement to gain the use of a particular brush or, just to draw something. And, sometimes you have to pay a monthly fee. You should not have to pay every month or watch an ad just to use a brush or draw on a screen. Lastly, sometimes instead of flipping the online canvas we want to flip the actual tablet to draw but sometimes if you do that, the screen itself will flip over too. If you are using an apple you might just put one setting on that can prevent that from happening, but what about the other tablets?
Drawing on a piece of paper is a nice way of drawing too! There are good things and bad things about drawing on a piece of paper too just like drawing on a tablet. One good thing about drawing on a piece of paper is that you can draw lightly and if you are happy with it you could just make it darker. This quality is nice because you could draw lightly just in case there is a mess up you need to erase. Another really positive thing about drawing on a piece of paper is that there will never be ads or interruptions. Something else that is good about drawing on a piece of paper is that you don’t have to worry about learning about the technology. For example, You don’t have to worry about learning how to change the color of your brush/pen. Lastly, On a piece of paper if you are using a certain color but you need another color to do something, you have the same exact color you were using before. But if you are drawing on a tablet, you have to get the very specific color and hope it is the same color you were using before. There are a lot of good features about drawing on a piece of paper but there are also negative features. One negative feature about drawing on a piece of paper is that it can get crumbled up sometimes and we usually want our paper nice and flat without it being crumbled. Another negative thing about drawing on a paper is that sometimes your paper may rip. Nobody wants their drawing to get ripped! Something else that is negative about drawing on a paper is that sometimes, depending on the materials you use, your hands could get pretty dirty. Lastly, you could lose your drawing. You don’t want to lose your drawing that you spent your precious time creating.
There are many good features of drawing on a tablet and drawing on an Ipad. There are also some negative features. Which one do you think is best? If you would like, you can answer with this survey. Try answering our survey below.
by Ryane Nelson
Little Women, is based on the book by Lousia May Alcott. It tells the stories of four sisters Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg. “The book is kind of old fashioned but still intriguing enough to keep you hooked on the action,” says Sinead O’leary a 6th grader at Jockey Hollow Middle School. But is the movie any good?
Well, according to Sinead, the movie is, “four out of five stars, it’s amazing.'' The only problem is the plot. If you haven’t read the book it can be hard to follow, in fact even if you’ve read the book it may still be hard to understand what’s going on,” says Emilie Barnhart. The bottom line though is that it rates two thumbs way up.
by Alexander Malecki
The One Plus 7 pro is one of the kings of android, ranking top 3 for the best androids according to the Antutu benchmark. This phone is special compared to the competition because it is bezel-less, meaning there is NO NOTCH, and the screen reaches the edges, giving it an extremely large 93% screen to body ratio compared to the iphone 11 which gets 82.1%, while the samsung galaxy s9, which is cheaper than the iphone 11 by 400$ is getting a solid 83.6% because there is no notch at the top. Looking at the picture above, there seems to be no front camera, but at the top of the image there is pop out camera which is rated at 16 megapixels, which is more powerful than the camera on the front of the iphone xr.
Your selfies on the One Plus 7 Pro will be better than one on an iphone. Also you get up to 12 gigabytes of ram on this phone meaning you can leave multiple apps, and when you get back onto them, they won't need to reload, because the monstrous ram in the device will store the app data, meaning no loading screens when returning to a program. This ram comes into an advantage when playing memory demanding games, because there will be no freezes unless you use all twelve gigabytes of ram, which is challenging on a mobile device of any kind. Note: the best iphone has 4 gigabytes of ram, which is three times less than on the oneplus. Also the oneplus has the newest snapdragon processor powered by qualcomm, which rocks in any task thrown at it. Also it has a silky smooth 90hz refresh rate with a QHD Amoled display, Perfect for any task, including gaming, and scrolling through the web really fast.
One Downside is that the phone may feel bulky, and that’s because the phone is fitting a 4000mah lithium ion battery, which is worth the sacrifice because the 90hz screen and the powerful components drain some power. The battery does last long because some reviewers went on for two days without a charge with “general usage” in mind. Also, another good power saving option is to lower the refresh rate of the screen. Also, the display has a 515 ppi which means for every square inch, there is 515 pixels, which is very high for a handset that is under 700 dollars.
There are two ways of unlocking the phone. The first is to use the in-screen fingerprint sensor, and the other is to use face recognition. Note: face recognition may not be accurate because it uses only a camera, and not an array of sensors like the iphones and samsungs. So, what if you are taking a selfie and your phone slips out of your hand? Nothing to fear, accelerometers and gyroscopes detect a fall, and bring the camera back in very quickly, reducing the risk of damage to the pop up camera. Now the cameras. There are 3 cameras on the back with the three lenses being 48 mp main camera, 16 mp ultra wide angle, and also an 8 mp telephoto lens. In defense of Apple, the iPhone scored better, but the oneplus 7 fared very well.
In conclusion, the One Plus 7 Pro is a low priced flagship, capable of delivering supreme bang for the buck in the smartphone market.
Manufacturer - Apple Incorporated
Price - $999 - $1349
Product Type - Smartphone
The iPhone 11 series are the latest iPhones (2019). There is the 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. Having a bunch of features in common with the iPhone X (10), Xs, Xs Max, and Xr, the 11 series is much better then the X Series. The 11 family was released by Apple Incorporated on September 20, 2019.
iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 has a 6.1” Liqud Retina HD display and has a glass and aluminum design. It comes in the finishes of Purple, Yellow, Green, Black, White, and (PRODUCT) Red. It has a dual 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide cameras with Night Mode. It has 4K video recording up to 60 fps. It has Face ID, A13 Bionic Chip with a Third Generation Neutral Engine. It’s battery lasts 1 hour longer then the iPhone Xr. It is water resistant for 2 meters for up to 30 minutes. Your choices for capacity is 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. It weighs 6.84 ounces.
iPhone 11 Pro
The iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8” Super Retina XDR display and has a textured matte glass and stainless steel design. It comes in the finishes of Midnight Green, Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. It has a triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras with night mode. It has a 4K video recording up to 60 fps. It has Face ID, an A13 Bionic Chip with a Third Generation Neutral Engine. It’s battery lasts 4 hours longer than the iPhone Xs. It is water resistant for 4 meters for up to 30 minutes. Your choices for capacity are 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. It weighs 6.63 ounces.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5” Super Retina XDR display and has a textured matte glass and stainless steel design. It comes in the finishes of Midnight Green, Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. It has a triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras with night mode. It has a 4K video recording up to 60 fps. It has Face ID, an A13 Bionic Chip with a Third Generation Neutral Engine. It’s battery lasts 4 hours longer than the iPhone Xs. It is water resistant for 4 meters for up to 30 minutes. Your choices for capacity are 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. It weighs 7.97 ounces.
My Opinion
I think the iPhone 11 Pro is the best because it is small and compact and still does so much.
Sources
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Developer: Rare
Platforms: Xbox 1(All variants), Windows
Lowest Price: $40
Retailers: Amazon, Gamestop, Bestbuy, etc.
Game Type: Sea of Thieves is an adventure MMO
Sea of Thieves is an open-world first person pirate MMO adventure game that allows players to team up, fight each other, and complete quests by joining a group of treasure chest hunters known as the Gold Hoarders, some mysterious historians known as the Order of Souls, or the lawful traders known as the Merchant Alliance. These quests can get you money by selling the items that you retrieve to the factions that you bought the quest from. By selling these items you also gain reputation for the faction that you sell it to.
Bibliophile Babe, a random Amazon user says, ”This was a game my son asked for bc he wanted to play it with a friend who also had it. Now a third friend has even purchased it bc they play it all the time together. Not sure why the rating wasn’t higher for this game. Maybe bc it’s not as intense as some of the more popular games, but my son and his friends enjoy it and the price was best here on Amazon at the time I purchased it.” 92% of google users who reviewed Sea of Thieves liked it, and Brandin Tyrrel from IGN gives Sea of Thieves a 7/10
Engine: Unreal Engine
Sea of Thieves is an exiting pirate roleplay that I play on a regular basis and enjoy very much. As one of my friends once put it during one of our play sessions, “This game is just beautiful.” The amazing graphics in this game may not be realistic, but as my friend, non profoundly put it, the game is almost as if it is an art gallery. The game does not have the strongest storyline in the parts of the game that involve a story, but that has never really lowered my thoughts of the game, due to the minimal amount of story in the game. Major game changing updates come regularly, which makes sure that there is never a lack of content for players. The game is always action-packed due to ghost-like skeleton ships roaming the seas ominously, sometimes peaceful, sometimes not. There are also megalodons and the legendary kraken roaming the seas, ready to attack any passing ships. Overall, I would rate this game 9 out of 10, due to the game’s extremely slow loading times.
Be More Pirate!
Sea of Thieves offers the essential pirate experience, from sailing and fighting to exploring and looting – everything you need to live the pirate life and create all-new legends.
No set roles.
With no set roles, you have complete freedom to approach the world, and other players, however you choose.
Friends or foes?
Whether you’re adventuring as a group or sailing solo, you’re bound to encounter other crews in this shared-world adventure game – but will they be friends or foes?
A world of exploration
Set sail upon a vast, open ocean, venturing into new regions and discovering the secrets of unspoiled islands and sunken ships. Hunt for treasure by following maps and untangling riddles, and learn to expect the unexpected...
A world of excitement
Engage in ship-to-ship crew battles with cannon, pistol and cutlass, pursuing rival ships through raging storms. Sail in pursuit of deadly bounties or ferry cargo through hostile waters. Clash with the skeletal remains of cursed former pirates and beware undersea menaces that lurk beneath the waves!
A world we sail together
Whether you’re playing alongside friends, matchmaking to find a crew or setting out as a ‘lone wolf’ pirate, you’ll have hilarious, memorable encounters in a world where every sail on the horizon is a crew of real players.
A world of achievement
On your quest to become a pirate legend you’ll amass loot, build a reputation and customize your ship (and yourself) with your hard-earned rewards.
The Lions Roar is always trying to keep on top of current events so we recently researched the top popular toys for the holiday season!
By: Colin Firda
Manufacturer: Apple Incorporated
Price: $999.99 to $1,499.99
Product Type: Smartphone
Product Overview: Apple’s iPhone X (10) is one of the world’s first almost all screen smartphones. It launched on November 3, 2017. The hype was crazy especially because of the “Face Id”. With “Face Id” your face becomes your password. You can still use a passcode but the “Face Id” is awesome. The downside is that it costs anywhere from $999.99 to $1,499.99. It is an extremely expensive phone. But, it has a lot of upsides and that is why you should buy it.
By, Jonathan Fernando Fontana, and Jamie Grosso
You may or may not have seen the Jockey Hollow fall play, The Diary of Anne Frank. It is a drama about a young jewish girl and her family who must go into hiding to escape the Nazis during World War II. The school production was a great success.
The play starred, Keegan Simons as Mr. Frank, Alyona Ryabtseva as Miep, Suja Srinivasan as Mrs. Vaan Daan, Andrew Babson as Peter Van Daan, Olivia Robertson as Mrs. Frank, Isobel Levy as Margot Frank, Sophia Kellogg as Anne Frank, Tyler Lampley as Mr. Kraler, and Ari Schultz as Mr. Dussel.
The play was amazing play with great characters development, suspense and emotional scenes. Sophia Kellogg did a amazing job playing Anne Frank! I couldn’t imagine anyone who can do the role better! The show as a whole was fantastic! Everyone felt in the moment believably bringing their characters to dramatic life. The actors did a great job playing their parts I could really feel the characters thoughts and feelings. We all enjoyed the watching the play!
By:Christopher Dunn
Super Mario Odyssey Review
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Game Type: Open World/Platformer
Average Price: 59.99
Retailers: Target,Toys R US, GameStop, Walmart and Nintendo.com/store
Release Status: In stores
Mario Odyssey, is a game where you control Mario through an adventure to save Princess Peach once again from Bowser. Use new abilities such as Cappy. Throw Mario’s cap onto anything and then you can become that object. Collect new costumes for Mario from his old adventures or his future ones. Fight new enemies and bosses and try to save Peach. Travel to new kingdoms and collect moons to travel to new ones.
If you have just played a really great game let me know at jdunncedunn@gmail.com and your game idea might be featured.
- Safa Memon : )
1 The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
By L. Frank Baum
99% rotten pomegranates
2 Ella Enchanted
By Gail Carson Levine
Ella enchanted is about a girl who has a curse that makes
her obey anyone. Find out what problems the curse causes.
96% Rotten Pomegranates
3 Harry Potter Series
By J.K. Rowling
This series is about a boy called Harry Potter that kills the
most powerful evil wizard. Also he faces a lot of dangers.
94% Rotten Pomegranates
4 Walk two moons
By Sharon Creech
93% Rotten Pomegranates
5 Dork Diaries
By Rachel Renee Russell
92%
6 Hatchet
91% Rotten Pomegranates
By Gary Paulson
Publisher: Microsoft
Price: 19.99 - 49.99
Retailers: Gamestop, Target, Toys R US,walmart ect
Platforms: Windows 10 and Xbox One series
ESRB Rating: Teen Violence, Blood and Mild language
Game type: FPS
Game Overview:
Halo 5 Guardians. One the biggest video game releases of 2015. In the game you play against other players in mini battles to control zones or defend a point. Halo 5 gives you the option to play online or play on your own.
-Christopher Dunn and Colin Firda
Publisher: Epic Games and Gearbox Software
Platforms: Xbox One, Playstation and PC
Price: Free (39.99 in stores)
Retailers: Target, Toys R Us, Walmart
Game Type: 3rd Person Shooter
Game Overview: Fortnite is a game Split into two different Game modes Save the world which is in paid early access wich will be free in 2018 and Battle Royale which is free to play. Battle Royale is a game where you try to be the last man standing in a free for all match while trying not to be lost in the storm (purple wall that closes in).
By: Colin Firda
Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Playstation 4, Playstation 4 Pro, PC, and Mac
Price: Ranges from $19.99 to $59.99
Retailers: Target, Gamestop, Walmart, Microsoft Store, and www.citiesskylines.com
Game Type: Sandbox, City Builder
Game Overview: Cities Skylines is a video game where the main goal is build an incredible city. But there are obstacles along the way. There are many problems that you will have to deal with such as sickness, death, traffic, crime, fires, and many more. There are also add-ons that add in more problems! If you get the snow fall add-on then you have to worry about heat and snow on the roads. Get after dark and you will have to manage night shifts for city services. Get natural disasters and then you city can be destroyed by meteors, thunderstorms, tornadoes, forest fires, tsunamis, buildings collapsing, fire spreading, and whole bunch of other stuff. But, even with all that the game still is really fun.
By Ethan Desrosier
Cuphead: Don’t Deal With the Devil (Alternate Title: Cuphead) is a video game by Studio MDHR that released on September 29, 2017. It’s heavily inspired by ‘30’s cartoons and video games like Mega Man and Contra. It’s completely hand drawn frame by frame, has studio recorded music, and has been delayed 3 times for perfect quality.
Plot
The plot of Cuphead follows two cup people named (from left to right) Cuphead and Mugman. They wander far from home and end up at the Devil’s Casino, even though their guardian, The Elder Kettle told them not to go.
Later, they have a winning streak at the Craps table. The devil sees, and gives them a deal, If they get one more good roll, all the money in the casino is theirs. If they lose, they get their souls stolen. Cuphead and Mugman beg for their souls, so instead of the devil stealing their souls, Cuphead and Mugman have to collect soul contracts from the other debtors.
Gameplay
Like I said, the game is inspired by Contra and Mega Man and plays like them too. You can parry pink attacks by jumping into them and hitting the jump button. Every time you parry, you get a card for your super meter. When you have 4 or less, it’ll use your equipped weapon’s special. When you have 5 cards, it will use your equipped Super Move. The max amount of cards is 5. You have your usual Jump and Shoot, but you also have dashing, parrying, and super moves.
Overall, I’d give this game a 9 out of 10. If I actually play the game, it gets an automatic 10.
By Christopher Dunn and Colin Firda
Publishers: Blizzard Entertainment
Platforms: Playstation 4, Playstation 4 Plus, Xbox One, Xbox One X, PC, Mac
Price: 29.99 to 59.99
Retailers: Walmart, Best Buy, Gamestop, Target, ebay, Microsoft Store,
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ESRB Rating: Teen Violence
Game Type: First Person Shooter, Shooter
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