Hogg Maulies bring fresh sound from small town

by Britni Palomino, editorial assistant

The Hogg Maulies are changing how people see a smalltown country band.

For these smalltown guys, music isn’t just a hobby, it’s their way of life. The band consists of five members. Rode Morrow, the lead vocalist who also plays guitar, is from Rotan, Texas. He is currently a full-time student at Texas Tech University and has been playing for six years. He was most influenced by his father, who also played in a band in Sweetwater, so he was around country music all the time.   

'Once Upon a Mattress' proves to be entertaining favorite

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor

The classic story of “The Princess and the Pea” takes on a hilarious twist in “Once Upon a Mattress.”

“Once Upon a Mattress,” which was staged April 18-April 20, was the first SPC theatre production since the completion of construction on the Fine Arts Building. The play was a huge hit.

'Prom Night' offers terrifying thrill

by Katherine Irwin, staff writer

For those who love scary, romantic, suspenseful, and sad movies, “Prom Night” is definitely a film for you.

The film was written by J.S. Cardone, and was directed by Wilson McCormick. The movie begins with Donna Keppel (Brittney Snow) leaving one of her best friends, Lisa Hines (Dana Davis), and going into her house after a movie. The next thing you know, you watch Donna find her brother dead in his room and hide under her little brother’s bed and watch as her deranged ex-teacher kills her mother.  

Cyrus boosts popularity by exposure on Internet

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

It takes a lot for a band to get going and keep a solid fan base.

Indie-art quartet Cyrus has been working hard at that for the past seven years. Cyrus formed in 2001 and played their first concert as a band on May 5, 2001.

'Wristcutters,' obscenely hilarious take on suicide

by Justin Lopez, staff writer

I am wondering if the movie “Wristcutters” ever inspired anyone to commit suicide.

It was a truly inspiring movie. That is for sure. I wonder why it never made it to theatres here?

'The Other Boleyn Girl' reveals untold story of sibling rivalry

by Laura Cain, news editor

As a family falls apart in the most desperate times and a king loses the respect of his country, it is no surprise that this movie is a box office hit.

“The Other Boleyn Girl” was released in theaters Feb. 29. It stars Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johannson as the Boleyn sisters. With their very close bond, their ultimate betrayal of each other is unpredictable, and the journey that brings them back to one another is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

'Ms. Pettigrew' puts new twist on Cinderella story

by Hilary McNamara, associate editor

With all these modern twists on fairytales coming out, “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” puts an interesting twist on the classic Cinderella story.

Miss Pettigrew (Frances McDormand) seems to be a magnet for bad luck, and a break looks to be nowhere in sight for her. After being kicked out of her job, she goes to an employment agency to find out that her difficult and odd nature has earned her a permanent spot on the unemployed list.