Opinion

“Never a dull moment:” Daddy’s Home 2 is surprisingly not that bad

Review by Ayanna Williams, Student Reporter Poster Courtesy of Gary Sanchez ProductionsJanuary 30, 2018

  On the night of Jan. 26 and the afternoon of Jan. 28, the Student Activities Board held a movie showing of “Daddy’s Home 2” in the Garrison Lecture Hall. In addition to Mark Wahlberg and Will...

Don’t Suck It Up Don’t be Afraid to Tell Someone

Don’t Suck It Up Don’t be Afraid to Tell Someone

Opinion by Jae-Kur Lockhart, Opinions Editor Graphic by afsp.orgJanuary 30, 2018

  While college students are pressed and pushed to do their best in all things scholastic, how often is it that they are monitored in a way that suits their mental well being? “I cannot say that I...

A Trip to Spain: Art and design students took a trip abroad early this year

Story by Austin Hicks, Student Reporter Photos by Aaron O’Quin, Online EditorJanuary 30, 2018

  Over the course of Christmas break, Henderson State students had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain. A total of 14 students and two professors went on the trip. To qualify for this trip you had...

If the left wants to win again

Column by Bunky Raines, Contributing ReporterJanuary 30, 2018

  I found it interesting, in a search for the most watched cable news commentators in 2017, that the #1, 2, and 3 spots are held by FOX News programming: Sean Hannity at #1, Tucker Carlson at #2, The...

Wow, that burger really flies:A student reviews the new Flying Burger

Story by Haylee Dinger, Student ReporterJanuary 30, 2018

  When I walked into the newly opened Flying Burger restaurant in Caddo Valley, my friends and I were met with an extremely busy atmosphere. Nearly every table was taken, and the lines at the counter...

67 Grill: Rock on the rocks

Story by Bundy Raines, Student ReporterJanuary 30, 2018

  Approaching 67 Grill on Arkadelphia’s Main Street, the old, brick buildings lend authenticity to the down-home dive bar feel the place emits. The bar/restaurant’s owner, Stacey Morrison, and wife,...

Can we control the guns?

Story by Tierra McCraney, Student Reporter Graphic courtesy of Wes Bausmith and MCT CampusJanuary 30, 2018

  Arkansas Act 562, a law that will allow students, faculty, and staff to carry concealed weapons on campus, passed last fall. Emails have been sent to Henderson students addressing this issue, which...

Ain’t No Rest For The Ballers

Story by Jordan WIlliams, Sports ReporterJanuary 23, 2018

  As classes came to a close in early December the campus grew empty as students left campus to return home for a much needed and well deserved break. The same cannot be said for the Reddies basketball...

Indies: Movies You Probably Haven’t Seen

Opinion by Pete Tubbs, Editor in Chief Images courtesy of Paramount, RLJE, Magnolia, and Bleeker St.January 23, 2018

  Although 2017 had its fair share of massive blockbusters, it’s the smaller films that packed the most punch. You probably saw “Thor Ragnarok,” “Logan,” “Wonder Woman,” “Spiderman: Homecoming,”...

Concealing Concern

Story by Ashley Smith, Opinions Editor Graphic Courtesy of Wes Bausmith and MCT CampusJanuary 23, 2018

  Last year, Arkansas lawmakers passed a concealed carry law that allowed guns to be authorized on campus. They agreed that by the time this law went into effect (Jan. 2018) that there would be specific...

Top 10 movies of the year

Story by Pete Tubbs, Editor in ChiefDecember 5, 2017

The North American box office hasn’t been it’s best self this year. There have only been a handful of surprising hits, but there have been a bevy of surprising misses from “Justice League,” to...

Welcome Back, Frank

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorNovember 21, 2017

Out of every Marvel Netflix show, the one I’ve been excited for the most is “The Punisher.” And baby, it did not disappoint. With the first couple of episodes, it seems like “The Punisher” isn’t...

Hollywood Shuffle

Hollywood Shuffle

On the domino effect caused by the rampant sexual misconduct of some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars. Opinion by Kara Amato, Student ReporterNovember 21, 2017

The first man to accuse Kevin Spacey of sexual misconduct went public on Oct. 29: actor Anthony Rapp said Spacey made sexual advances when he was 14 and Spacey was 26. A little more than a week later,...

Hit the road jack

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorNovember 14, 2017

I’ll admit it even though I don’t want to. The3.5mm headphone jack is eventually going to be removed from all future smartphones.Some people will say that the headphone jack is outdated tech, which...

Not quite murder...

Not quite murder…

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a star studded diversion. Review by Zakary Gray, Student ReporterNovember 14, 2017

“Murder on the Orient Express” wasn’t a film that needed to be remade. The1974 film is widely considered to be a great adaptation of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novel.With that stated, Kenneth...

Hats Off to Super Mario Odyssey

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorNovember 7, 2017

“Super Mario Odyssey” is one of the best games Nintendo has ever made. This game is a gigantic leap in quality and really made me remember just how great Nintendo’s development team is. When I started...

Poop emoji: “The Emoji Movie” is a crappy excuse for a film

Review by Kara Amato, Student ReporterNovember 7, 2017

It’s an idea that was practically laughed off the moment it was announced. A movie based on emojis from our cellphones. And yet, “The Emoji Movie” almost proves its detractors wrong. The film is...

The Foreign Snowman: Dax on a couple of recent movies

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorOctober 24, 2017

A lot of movies have been released over the past couple of weeks. There are two particular movies that I wanted to review because the first one is easily one of the best movies of the year and the second...

“Her eyes were green:” a review of “Blade Runner: 2049”

Story by Zakary Gray, Student ReporterOctober 24, 2017

Creating a sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult sci-fi classic Blade Runner was never going to be an easy task. The original is a film that’s complex and requires multiple viewings to fully appreciate...

After all these years, LG is still sounding as good as ever

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorOctober 10, 2017

Whenever it comes to smartphones, I try not to be a brand loyalist. Whenever I upgrade my phone, I like to switch to a different kind of phone to mix things up. This time, however, I once again went with...

From a victim’s perspective: the truth about rape

Review by Emily Bell, Director of A&M/Copy EditorOctober 10, 2017

I could have avoided it. I should have known better. I was always stronger than this, how did I let this happen? Everyone will know how stupid I am. Everyone will know what he did to me. Everyone...

iClone 8

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorOctober 2, 2017

When I was in high school, the first iPhone was released and it had me and everyone at my school losing their minds. It was world’s first true smartphone and it completely changed the world as we know...

Guns, drugs and Tom Cruise: “American Made”

Review by Zakary Gray, Student ReporterOctober 2, 2017

Doug Liman’s “American Made” is a fun film that, judging by its source material, probably shouldn’t be. Yet Liman has somehow made a film that’s fun to watch, hilarious at times, and moves at...

Infinite Disappointment

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorSeptember 26, 2017

The most consistent truth in fighting games is that any “Marvel vs Capcom” game is going to be filled to the brim with high quality content. Thanks to “Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite,” that is no longer...

Manners maketh man, again

Manners maketh man, again

Review by Zakary Gray, Student ReporterSeptember 26, 2017

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is certainly a fun movie, much like its predecessor, but it is not without faults. The movie doesn’t try anything new. For those who enjoyed “Kingsman: The Secret...

Fighting To Find Interest

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorSeptember 18, 2017

Man, what happened to fighting games? I used to be so excited for every major fighting game title, but now that a lot of them are out and I’ve played them, I don’t know what to think anymore. The...

Holy “mother!” of god

Review by Pete Tubbs, Editor in ChiefSeptember 18, 2017

Darren Aronofsky’s new film “mother!” is the most recent wide theatrical release to earn an F from Cinemascore. That means that out of everyone that Cinemascore polled, most of the people hated this...

Samsung Is Still Noteworthy

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorSeptember 12, 2017

There’s a reason Samsung is one of the best when it comes to smartphones. While there are no perfect smartphones, Samsung’s Galaxy Note lineup get pretty close, except for that incident with the Note...

I insist, I see the ghost

Opinion by Pete Tubbs, Editor in ChiefSeptember 12, 2017

Though the opinion has become more widespread recently, I believe that Stephen King’s 1986 novel “It” is one of the best novels written in the last half of the twentieth century. From the characters...

His, hers and ours

Story by Easton Cowart, Student ReporterSeptember 12, 2017

At first, upon entering “His and Hers Classic Cuts” salon, it seems like any normal hair shop. However, after leaving, it was very clear what set this business apart from others. Generally, when one...

Brick City Pizza, retro and tasty

Brick City Pizza, retro and tasty

Review and Photos by Pete Tubbs, Editor in ChiefSeptember 12, 2017

If I were to list my top five favorite foods, piz­za probably would not make the cut. It tastes fine, but it just wouldn’t be my first choice for a meal.That’s why I was so surprised with Arkadel­phia’s...

Pirates of the Carribean 5: Death of the Franchise or Film Treasure?

Pirates of the Carribean 5: Death of the Franchise or Film Treasure?

Review by Kara Amato, Student ReporterSeptember 4, 2017

            If you had been by the Garrison at 7 p.m. last Friday night, you might have caught a glimpse of the most recent “Pirates of the Caribbean” film. Without any movie theater in Arkadelphia,...

Death of the Dragon

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions Editor Graphic by Jacob Glasgow, Graphic DesignerAugust 28, 2017

“Birth of the Dragon” is the worst martial arts movie I’ve ever seen in my life. I know that spoils this review so quickly, but people need to know how bad this movie is. “Birth of the Dragon”...

Ain’t no rest for the Reddies

Story by Pete Tubbs, Editor in ChiefAugust 22, 2017

 Students have many reasons to look forward to returning to campus. Some can’t wait to see their old friends while others can’t wait to get away from their parents. A select few, however, have something...

Defended

Opinion by Dax Guilliams Opinions Editor Photo Edited by Jacob Glasgow, Graphic DesignerAugust 22, 2017

It all comes down to this. Netflix has created many shows using several Marvel Comics characters and the final result is “The Defenders,” a crossover starring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and...

IT is coming

‘IT’ is coming

Story by Jacob Glasgow, Student ReporterMay 9, 2017

It usually comes to us when we’re kids. When we’re under our covers and our parents have long since gone to sleep. You stare up into the dark, and the longer you stare, the more you feel it. That...

Justice for “Injustice”

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinions EditorMay 1, 2017

Before the semester ends, I want to talk about a two new fighting games that are going to be released in the next couple of months. These aren’t just any fighting games. These are two fighting games...

Stepbrothers 3 album: not all boats and hoes

Story by Michael Keaton Beasley, Student ReporterMay 1, 2017

If you take all the racial tension that goes on in America today, such as police shootings and the black on black crimes, and how that clashes with the sad relity of poverty-stricken neighborhoods that...

The Gr8 S Eight

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Opinion Editor / Graphic by Natasha CribbsApril 24, 2017

For the past couple of months, the biggest news in smartphones has been everything related to Samsung’s next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8. After months of rumors and hype, the phone has finally...

Trailer Trash

Opinion by Dax Guilliams, Graphic by Natasha CribbsOctober 10, 2016

I would like to personally thank the people at New York Comic Con for getting me so excited. The Con took place over the last couple of days and they gave me so much more than I wanted and I didn’t even...