”The Night Circus” enchants readers
Cara Reilly, Copy Chief
March 8, 2012
Turning the last page of the enchanting tale of Les Cirque des Reves, or the Circus of Dreams, is a bit like waking up from a dream you hoped would never end. “The Night Circus,” by Erin Morgenstern, is the very definition of a page-turner. Its spellbinding writing and storytelling allows... Read more »
Graphic Novel “Watchmen” excites readers
Scott Novak and Adam Kuester, Opinion Editor and News Editor
February 2, 2012
Edward Blake is found dead on the sidewalk, his blood oozing onto the street. He appears to have been tossed out of the window of his apartment high above. Who is responsible for this heinous crime? Rorschach, a masked vigilante, is determined to find out what happened to Blake, who was a government-employed... Read more »
‘Heaven is for Real’ offers reason to believe
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
January 27, 2012
The Patriot has reviewed several of the summer reading options for this year. A student committee has been formed to allow for student opinion in choosing the summer reading book for 2012. To read more about changes to the summer reading program, click here. Perhaps the finest way to perceive the... Read more »
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’ levels the field for summer reading
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
January 11, 2012
The Patriot has reviewed several of the summer reading options for this year. A student committee has been formed to allow for student opinion in choosing the summer reading book for 2012. To read more about changes to the summer reading program, click here. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in... Read more »
‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ surpasses expectations
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
January 6, 2012
The Patriot has reviewed several of the summer reading options for this year. A student committee has been formed to allow for student opinion in choosing the summer reading book for 2012. To read more about changes to the summer reading program, click here. Think John Grogan’s novel “Marley... Read more »
Turkey Blast reloads your life
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyle Editor
January 2, 2012
Getting bored of killing pigs with birds that have anger issues? There’s a much better app that lets you kill zombie turkeys in space with your jelly blaster, or even better, kill 3D cowboy turkeys with a taser. The Turkey Blast: Reloaded app is both customizable and free for smartphones and iPods.... Read more »
‘The Christmas Wedding’ fails with disappointing plot
Cara Reilly, Copy Chief
December 16, 2011
Although James Patterson is known for writing a new murder mystery every month, readers can only hope for bloodshed to liven up the lackluster story “The Christmas Wedding.” However, even then they’re disappointed. The so-called plot of the story involves widowed Gaby Summerhill being proposed... Read more »
‘I Knew You’d Be Lovely’ lives up to its name
Cara Reilly, Copy Editor Chief
November 18, 2011
This collection of poignant short stories lives up to its name, as each new story is lovelier than the last. I’ve never been a huge fan of short stories, and I actually picked up this book unaware of the nature of its content. However, it was a happy accident because “I Knew You’d Be... Read more »
‘One Day’ tells realistic but anticlimactic love story
Cara Reilly, Copy Editor
October 27, 2011
Although flawed by an inconsistent main male character and a disappointing ending that is more bitter than sweet, “One Day” is an intriguing, realistic story of undeniable love. “One Day” is a quintessential just-friends story told in a fresh way with a yearly snapshot of the relationship between... Read more »
‘Black Ops’ hits target, improves predecessor
Henry Shepard, Reporter
December 17, 2010
Your bones are chilled. You’ve been outside of GameStop for hours in the cold with a few dedicated friends, but it will be worth it at midnight. You rush into the store, buy the game, speed home, and play your first game of death match on “Call of Duty: Black Ops.” This was the story for... Read more »
