Tag: hunger games

“Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1” doesn’t fly into my heart

Nicole DeBlasi, Web Managing Editor

November 26, 2014

I would like to preface this review by saying that I am obsessed with the “Hunger Games” trilogy. However, I disliked “Mockingjay,” the final book. Okay. I’m done with my rant now. “Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1” follows Katniss Everdeen, who now has become the face of the revolution agains...

Tags: gale hawthorne, hunger games, Jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, katniss everdeen, liam hemsworth, mocking jay, peeta mellark

Siblings fight to death in the hanger games

Jessica Gross, A&E Editor

November 11, 2014

I have never gone downstairs in the morning before school and been stopped dead in my tracks by the sight of one of my younger brothers in my brand-new, never-been-worn, tag-still-on Urban sundress. However, I have gone downstairs before school and been stopped dead in my tracks by the sight of my...

Tags: Games, hanger, hunger games, siblings, sweater, Urban

Students react to the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman

Ale Benjamin, Staff Writer

February 4, 2014

From a quirky author to a raunchy DJ to a plethora of comedic sidekicks, Philip Seymour Hoffman boasted a unique and varied repertoire of character portrayals, the likes of which few actors can match. Upon hearing of his death, students mourned a true loss. Hoffman, esteemed by many for his capabilities,...

Tags: Capote, hunger games, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Reeling in the Hunger Games fans

Tayor Burg, Staff Writer

December 2, 2013

Books are great, but turning them into movies is always a risk. Movies that are based off of books often get a lot of praise or a lot of criticism. Gabby Perry ’16 likes being able to watch a movie she read as a book. “It’s fun to see it on a TV screen and see it all happen. And I like to see...

Tags: books, catching fire, hunger games, new movies, Taylor Burg

“Catching Fire” flickers

Daniela Karpenos, Staff Writer

November 4, 2013

If the upcoming film adaption of “Catching Fire” is anything like “The Hunger Games,” Staples students will flock to theaters on Nov. 22nd. While many students argue that there has been noticeably less hype around the second movie, some continue to remain faithful to the best-selling book...

Tags: catching fire, hunger games, karepnos