Good morning all, I’ve been pretty unmotivated and slightly depressed since my cross country career ended a few weeks ago. The result of our team not performing up the standard we knew we could, has made hibernating through my finals and even the holidays seemed quite appealing. I’m aware that compared to others my sadness … Continue reading Try To Get It Together
Toyotas account for a large make-up of the vehicles on The Ridge. Specifically, earlier generation pick-ups which can be easily modified and lifted for off-roading can be found coming down from the hills and even on most drives through town. Being that there are many around and handed down, 80’s toyotas are a popular first … Continue reading Teen’s Toyota Recovered
Until recently, the only trailer park music I was familiar with came from Marshall Mathers. Also, the only country songs I really enjoyed were in a comical sense and whose lyrics involved guns, America and freedom. The genre was seemingly lost upon me despite hearing it nearly every time I went out in public. While … Continue reading Mindin’ My Own Biscuits
Last Thursday evening I attended the final “It’s Cooler Up Here” event located at the train park of my hometown. A type of farmer’s market mingle where locals brought their dogs and lawn chairs to enjoy the August evening and some live music. The large turnout of Ridge inhabitants was pleasantly surprising and it included … Continue reading The Local Rap Song That Lives On
“Fuck, that is a cop. Don’t run it will look suspicious!” A cheap bottle of vodka was thrown into the bushes and a very inebriated senior citizen who had just purchased it limped towards the road without looking back. Despite our new drinking partner’s sudden exit, we all accepted Matt’s command and stayed put. As … Continue reading Cooley High Review
“You respect an adult? I need to get stoned.” The kids aren’t alright. The 1986 film River’s Edge demonstrates a complex murderous scenario that exaggerates all parent’s fears about their children. A band of outcast high school students have serious problems after one of their friends kills his girlfriend and tells the rest of them … Continue reading River’s Edge Review
Seth Rogen proved in 2007 that he still knows what it’s like to party like a teenager. Or at least attempt to. The actor, director, producer was the driving force behind Superbad which simultaneously paid tribute to older teen sex comedies while twisting conventional cliches into something deeper than boobs, beer and high school graduation. … Continue reading Superbad Review
