Holocaust books provide window to past
Mary Kate Luft and Martha Schick, A&E Editor and Multimedia Chief
February 26, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books and Video Games, Featured A&E
Every year seniors travel to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C., listen to Holocaust survivors speak, and read "Night" by Elie Wiesel, a memoir about Wiesel's experience at death camps during the Holocaust. Learning about the Holocaust helps to educate students about the horrors that can come... Read more »
The unbelievable come to life
August 8, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books and Video Games, Uncategorized
One is an assassin. The other is outside of the pecking order. Together, they’re the perfect couple. Patricia Briggs’s The Alpha and Omega Series introduces readers to a world were werewolves and other supernatural creatures are living side-by-side with humans. Charles Cornick and Anna Latham... Read more »
”The Night Circus” enchants readers
Cara Reilly, Copy Chief
March 8, 2012
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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 readers to... Read more »
Graphic Novel “Watchmen” excites readers
Scott Novak and Adam Kuester, Opinion Editor and News Editor
February 2, 2012
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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
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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... Read more »
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’ levels the field for summer reading
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
January 11, 2012
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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... Read more »
‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ surpasses expectations
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
January 6, 2012
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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
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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
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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 to... Read more »
‘I Knew You’d Be Lovely’ lives up to its name
Cara Reilly, Copy Editor Chief
November 18, 2011
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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 Lovely" disproves... Read more »