Many people would write Baggage Claim off immediately for being just another stereotypical romantic comedy. If you’re one of those people don’t pass on it just yet. This was a funny movie with a wonderful cast, outstanding and fitting sound track, and ever-changing scenery. Although the plot got a bit predictable as the film progressed, it didn’t lower the
Read moreNothing else matters except for the adversary that lay ahead. Maintaining focus, anticipating each and every move, and blocking all sense of anxiety is key. Carefully examining the opponent so she can counter the first attack, she balances her footwork and on cue swiftly raises her saber in response as the referee closely watches. The hit is clear, and advanced
Read moreTo get flavorful Mexican food, one used to have to go to a dive to get a burrito and some salsa. Even worse, some settled their late night craving with fourth meal at Taco Bell. However, MEX! opened a month ago, in Bloomfield Hills near Telegraph and 15 mile, it offers everytype of authentic Mexican food anyone could wish
Read moreThis September, the joint Seaholm-Andover sailing team will set sail towards its first fall season. For head of the sailing team, junior Natalie Utley sailing means having fun, being on the water and frequently exercising through the sport in the summer. She’s interested in raising the awareness of the sport and hopes to accommodate sailors of all skill levels. “For
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From retired race car driver played by Ethan Hawk (Gattaca) to a teen pop star turned world-class tech wizard played by Selena Gomez (Spring Breakers) , Getaway has it all. This overly action-packed thriller, directed by Courtney Solomon (An American Haunting), manages to pack outrageously unrealistic scenarios and a predictable plot line all in one. When well-known
Read more35 weeks, 175 days, 1,269 hours- no matter how it’s broken down, each school year brings a large part of a high school student’s life is spent in the classroom. According to assistant principal Deb Boyer, the fear of a student being limited, restricted, and uninterested in school is not uncommon. Boyer said she spoke to a
Read moreOn Wednesday, September 4, there were class assemblies for each grade. Seaholm Principal Dee Barash and Assistant Principals Deb Boyer and Ali Hamka reminded students of existing rules and informed them of some changes for the 2013-14 school year. For upperclassmen, security guards will be checking ID’s at the doors during lunch to verify grade level. They will
Read moreEvery September brings the same questions from parents to their kids about school. Concerned or curious, they ask their kids how their day went, how their teachers are, or what they are learning in class, but they might not ask much more than that. Becky Brady, a mother of three in the Birmingham Public Schools district and a
Read moreSTAFF EDITORIAL Four grades of Seaholm students spent the summer stressing, dreading, and agonizing over one thing: Bottlemania. A unified, school-wide summer reading assignment, especially one based around an important issue, is a good idea in theory. It allows the whole student body to come together to get behind an issue, breaking down the rigid barriers between grades.
Read moreThe 2013 boys tennis team has had a good season so far this fall. They have a record of eight wins, three ties, and three losses. “We’ve been playing good tennis,” head coach G. Scott Ransome said. “Our schedule’s been challenging and the guys have met each challenge admirably.” Senior captain Ben McDermott, playing in the one
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