The Gaming Wildcat: Pokémon announces its next Sun & Moon set!
Efrain Citle Palestino, Arts/Entertainment Writer
March 5, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The Pokémon Company once again shocks their fans with a big announcement: the second set of trading cards, “Pokémon: Sun & Moon Guardians Rising.” “Sun & Moon” has been the fastest selling set since the card’s big release, back in early February. But now, there is much anticipation for Rising...
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Divorce
Emma Weigele, Entertainment Writer
February 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
On August 23rd, 2014, just over two years ago, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie tied the knot at their estate, Château Miraval, in the South of France. Brad Pitt is an American actor and producer. He has received multiple awards and nominations throughout his career, such as his various Golden Globes. Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She has also received many awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2003, in which they played married assassins who are hired to kill each other, but then they fall back in love. The film gained popularity and awareness in 2005 when rumors of Brad and Angelina having a relationship emerged, while Brad was still married to Jennifer Aniston. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston soon announced their separation in January 2005, and not long after, he and Jolie became romantically entangled.
Read more »“You’re Fired”
Rachel Vaughan, Co-Managing Editor
February 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
It is not an uncommon practice in the TV business for a show’s host to be replaced by someone else, and such is the fate for The Celebrity Apprentice. For the first time in its decade-long history, Donald Trump will not host the reality/game show. During Trump’s initial bid for election, NBC decided to let go of the long-time host of this TV classic, after his unseemly comments about immigrants. Trump’s catchphrase, “You’re fired,” did not seem so amusing when it was turned on him.
Read more »The Curious Savage
Nick Miata, Sports Writer
February 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
On December 10th-11th, the Whitman student body was treated to a wonderful showing of The Curious Savage in the Performing Arts Center. The play centers around Ethel P. Savage, played by Samantha Ruotolo, who has been sent to a sanatorium by her three stepchildren following the death of her husband....
Safe Halloween 2016
Efrain Citle, Arts & Entertainment Writer
January 9, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
This past October, Walt Whitman High School held another successful Safe Halloween. What is Safe Halloween? Safe Halloween is an event where children from kindergarten to fifth grade are welcomed to Whitman for activities and games. The staff who happily joined us to participate in this event wer...
Pokémon Sun and Moon is Here!
Efrain Citle Palestino, Arts and Entertainment Writer
January 9, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
It is finally that time of year - November 18th, the day that The Pokémon Company releases a new video game for Nintendo's handheld video consoles. For nearly 7 months, fans have waited to finally get their hands on the game, and now they can! Pokemon Sun and Moon are here! Welcome to the Alola Region! Pokémon...
“Fantastic Beasts” Recaptures the Magic
January 9, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Go back to the Wizarding World — 70 years earlier. J.K. Rowling’s newest adventure in the Harry Potter universe comes in the form of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a movie that takes place seven decades before Voldemort kills Lily and James Potter. The movie is loosely based on Harry’s...
The Walking Dead Season 7 Premiere *Spoiler Alert*
Jimmy Alvarez, Entertainment Writer
November 13, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Season seven of The Walking Dead picks up right where season six ended, at long last resolving the cliffhanger that fans on the edge of their seats.
Read more »Ta-ta, Downton Abbey
Joseph VanGostein, Managing Editor
April 4, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
This past month, the lavish doors of Downton Abbey were shut for the last time, and with them, the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning show’s six-season run on PBS. Devastated fans all around the world had to say goodbye on March 6 to the sumptuous dinners, breathtaking sights, and family drama that had def...
Apple Introduces a Smaller iPhone and iPad
Josh Joseph, Arts and Entertainment Writer
April 4, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
On Monday, March 21, Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage at Apple’s very own conference center with a few updates to some of the company’s most loved products. The first big announcement of the event was the new iPhone SE. On the outside, the SE is nearly identical to Apple’s 2013 flagship pho...
Deadpool Delivers
Hans Bas, Arts and Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
So for the first time in my life, I had to pull out my driver’s license to watch a movie. I’ve been to R-rated movies in my younger years, along with friends who did not look like they were 17+, and the movie theater employees let us in without batting an eye. Now that I’m actually of age and t...
Pokèmon Go!
Efrain Citle Palestino, Arts and Entertainment Writer
February 24, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
As the year of 2016 is progressing, Nintendo plans to launch many new games and video game consoles like the NX in late May and new Mario games. But Nintendo takes it a bit further. Nintendo is home to handhelds and home consoles, but Pokèmon Go will soon be launched on Apple devices and Android de...