With being stuck at home, there is no better time to binge-watch shows other than now. Streaming platforms such as Hulu and Netflix have seen a large increase in their views since the threat of COVID-19, and they are continuing to push out new content to help during this time. Between an adorably animated show and a psychopathic assassin, these platforms offer... READ MORE >

Last month, Netflix released its another version of a reality television show: “Too Hot to Handle.” In this new show, a cast of ten attractive single people are put on an island resort to be recorded remedying their bad habits. Reality television gets a bad reputation in pop culture. From “Real Housewives” to “90 Day Fiance,” there never really is a plot... READ MORE >

“Tiger King'' is a Netflix Documentary series that focuses on the infamous Joe Exotic and his bizarre underworld where he breeds big cats. This docu-series was released March 20, with a total of eight episodes plus one additional episode which was later released April 12, 2020. Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, also known as Joe Exotic, the mulleted, gay,... READ MORE >

Streaming services have become increasingly popular in the past couple of years with their traditional sales pitch of being cheaper than regular cable and giving hit tv shows of all genres to binge watch. From the release of Disney+ last year to the contract Netflix signed with Nickelodeon, there has been a heated competition between these companies, battling to be... READ MORE >

After a successful two seasons, Netflix has released a third season of On My Block, a show about four teenagers- Cesar, Monse, Ruby and Jamal- who grow up in the hood of South Central Los Angeles. In the first two seasons of the show, the teens go through a variety of obstacles in their everyday lifestyles. One of the biggest mini-plots in the show during the... READ MORE >

Over recent years, 24-year-old R&B artist Brent Faiyaz (Christopher Brent Wood) has been making waves in the music industry with his unique voice and approach to R&B. Beginning his musical career releasing songs on SoundCloud with his former trio Sonder, Brent released a six-track “Lost” EP in 2018. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting a... READ MORE >

The Photograph, a movie about black love and generational stories, was released in theaters across America on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Stella Meghie, the romantic drama had a screen time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, but at times felt much longer. The movie follows the storyline of Mae Morton (Issa Rae) who is hurt and full of questions after... READ MORE >

"Horse Girl” is a movie about an arts and craft store employee, Sarah (Allison Brie), who begins to struggle to distinguish her dreams from reality in her everyday life. The movie made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 27 and is now available to watch on Netflix. While it was a film with good actors in it, such as Brie, Debby Ryan... READ MORE >

The Photograph, a movie about black love and generational stories, was released in theaters across America on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Stella Meghie, the romantic drama had a screen time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, but at times felt much longer. The movie follows the storyline of Mae Morton (Issa Rae) who is hurt and full of questions after the passing... READ MORE >

Over recent years, 24-year-old R&B artist Brent Faiyaz (Christopher Brent Wood) has been making waves in the music industry with his unique voice and approach to R&B. “F*** The World” features ten songs with no features and is a steady build-up of previous single releases such as “Rehab (Winter in Paris)” and “F*** the World (Summer in London),” both... READ MORE >

After the release date being delayed due to negative reactions to the character style, “Sonic the Hedgehog” was released in theatres on Valentine’s Day with a new design that was better received. The movie had an updated animation style and compelling character development that ultimately helped with a straightforward storyline. When the first trailer... READ MORE >

The Photograph, a movie about black love and generational stories, was released in theaters across America on Valentine’s Day. Directed by Stella Meghie, the romantic drama had a screen time of 1 hour and 46 minutes, but at times felt much longer. The movie follows the storyline of Mae Morton (Issa Rae) who is hurt and full of questions after the passing... READ MORE >

After the great success of winning “Rhythm & Flow” and releasing his first official EP “Inglewood High” last year, D Smoke released his debut album “Black Habits” on Feb. 7. “Black Habits” features the voices and talents of his family members, talented artists and the legend himself, Snoop Dogg. Specifically, the artists on his tracks include his family... READ MORE >

Two years ago, “To All the Boys I Loved Before” took Netflix by storm, earning a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming one of the biggest movies on the streaming platform. On Feb. 12, “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” did not amount to the first movie. In the continuation of the love story of Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) and Lara Jean Covey... READ MORE >

Halsey’s new album, “Manic,” came out on Jan. 17. This album dug into her emotions, as she explored different aspects of herself, with no specific musical genre. Although the scattered topics makes the tracklist appear to be odd, it is suitable for the album name and focuses on going through her mind and feelings. The album was a whirlwind of emotion as... READ MORE >

Netflix has released another anime, “Scissor Seven,” to its growing lineup of original series on Jan. 10. “Scissor Seven” is a short anime series that sets itself apart from the rest because it boasts a unique animation style, the characters are appealing to watch and drive the plot forward. This all pairs nicely with the refreshing plot the show brings to the... READ MORE >

“Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of Harley Quinn)” follows the story of DC character Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) joining forces with heroes Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) to defeat Black Mask (Ewan McGregor), an evil and powerful crime lord in Gotham City. Harley... READ MORE >

The third installment in the Bad Boys series was released in theatres on Jan. 1. “Bad Boys for Life” continues the story of Miami detectives and partners Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) set 17 years after the second movie. After witnessing the birth of his grandson, Marcus tells his partner that he intends to retire and end the era... READ MORE >

The romantic-comedy Netflix Original “The Knight Before Christmas” is about a medieval knight, Sir Cole (Josh Whitehouse), who is transported to present-day Bracebridge, Ohio after having an interaction with a magical sorceress who gave him a magical medallion. He is given a quest and must become a true knight by Christmas Eve, but instead, he ends up falling... READ MORE >

“Last Christmas” is a romantic comedy featuring “Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clark and “Crazy Rich Asians” actor Henry Golding as the leads. The movie follows the love story of Kate (Emilia Clark) and Tom (Henry Golding) who meet under unusual circumstances. The chemistry between the lead actors felt forced, and their characters fell in love fast and... READ MORE >

A new film based on John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle’s book “Let it Snow” has been released for the holidays, but even though the Christmas holiday is approaching, “Let it Snow” would be a pretty disappointing watch over winter break. The film opens with a message that snow brings people together, no matter what the situation may be.... READ MORE >

Since 1996, Freeform has held an annual Christmas programming broadcast leading up to Christmas called the 25 Days of Christmas starting on the first of December. During these twenty-five days, starting at around 7 a.m., Freeform plays holiday movies and shows all day and evening, which is a great way to go through the holiday season and keep everyone in the... READ MORE >

“Santa Girl” is a Netflix Original based on Santa’s only child, Cassandra Claus. While she is the heir to the Christmas throne, she decides she wants to go to college in the “real world” as opposed to the North Pole. After a small argument with her father, he permits her to go on one condition: she’ll return on Christmas Eve to complete her arranged marriage... READ MORE >

With the rapidly approaching holiday season and the dropping temperatures in the Midwest, winter break blues ultimately set in. Although the weather outside may be frightful, there are still plenty of local activities to partake in around central Indiana to combat boredom during the season. With various activities just a short drive away from the east side,... READ MORE >

Singer-songwriter Harry Styles releases his sophomore album “Fine Line” two years after the release of his self-titled debut album. While the album has been set to be released on Dec. 13, fans have been eagerly anticipating his new music since the surprise release of single “Lights Up” on Oct. 11. The 25-year-old rose to fame after being placed into One... READ MORE >

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a modernized reboot of director Joe Johnston’s 1995 movie “Jumanji.” In the original, when the main characters started playing the board game, they release a man named Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), and as the game progressed, they also released different creatures of the game into real life. The main characters played the... READ MORE >

The Masked Singer is a singing competition television show on FOX that features celebrities who are dressed in head to toe costumes. These celebrities range from amateur singers to comedians or famous athletes who have hidden talents for singing. The first season of “The Masked Singer” is an extraordinarily different type of singing competition show due to... READ MORE >

Rhythm & Flow season one winner and rap-artist, D Smoke, released his debut EP, Inglewood High, last week, bringing a new perspective on the street life, the underprivileged community and staying true to oneself. The rapper quickly dropped his EP after the finale of the Netflix Original came out, not missing a beat on his rap game. The songs on this EP... READ MORE >

MikeMGTV and MacDoesIt are two YouTubers with over two million subscribers collectively. After gaining such a fan base, they grew to the point of being able to create their very own podcast: “Messy with Mac and Mike.” It features the pair talking about everything from Coachella to Game of Thrones, and that was just in the first episode. Most people... READ MORE >

In America, there is no shortage of conversations about immigration and its policies. In recent years, immigration issues have become increasingly controversial due to the changes in the policies. For the average citizen, these changes may be background noise, however, for the eight families highlighted in Netflix’s documentary series, “Living Undocumented,” it... READ MORE >

Fall season has officially started. Inflatable swans and swimsuits are now on the clearance rack, and stores are now replacing them with artificial jack-o-lanterns, costumes and pumpkin swiss rolls. One of the most popular things to do during this season is to go to a haunted house. Haunted houses have been a great tradition in fall for many years, but maybe... READ MORE >

After having made music since 2013, Maia, better known as, mxmtoon, released her long awaited debut album, “the masquerade,” on Sept. 13 with 20 songs on it. Nineteen-year-old singer, Maia, uses music as an outlet for raw feelings and describes it herself as, “rhyming diary entries.” Her album is a mixture of feelings similar to what could be found in a diary. The... READ MORE >

The second installment of the 2017 “IT” series was released to the public on Sept. 6. “IT Chapter Two” continues the story of the losers’ club 27 years after the defeat of the evil clown Pennywise. Since leaving the small town of Derry, Maine, the childhood friends Beverly Marsh (Jessica Chastain), Bill Denbrough (James McAvoy), Richie Tozier (Bill... READ MORE >

On Sept. 6, popular Hip Hop artist Austin Richard Post, commonly known as Post Malone, released his third studio album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” that is currently ranked no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s 17 song tracklist contains four previously released songs such as “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse),” “Goodbyes,” “Circles” and “Wow.”... READ MORE >

Reading is a very important element in many people’s lives, but sometimes deciding what to read next can be a challenge. These four books were chosen due to their variety in reader popularity, as in the number of people who actually know about the book. Two of these books are stand-alone books and the other two are the first in a series, making them great to... READ MORE >

Banned Books are the books that have been censored, removed or restricted in certain countries due to their violence, word usage and ideologies. Banned Book Week started in 1982. It was started by Judith Krug, an activist for the First Amendment. Krug started this as a way to bring awareness to the idea that there should not be a limit on what people read. The... READ MORE >

As Halloween approaches, students are excited to get into the holiday spirit by trying on fun costumes, eating unhealthy treats and telling stories about the paranormal. Three students graciously share their personal paranormal experiences in hopes to change peoples minds about the paranormal and give people something to be spooked by. Kaity... READ MORE >

Since 1994, mass media company Disney has released thirteen live action recreations of their original films, including recent releases of “Dumbo,” “Aladdin” and “The Lion King.” Back in 2016, it was announced that the latest movie to receive an update was Disney's popular 1989 film “The Little Mermaid.” Although Disney has recreated their Disney Princess... READ MORE >

In October of the 2019 school year, the Warren Central High School PAC will be performing the musical “Elf” as their fall enactment in the Performing Arts Center. “We chose ‘Elf’ because it truly is a fantastic and fun musical,” theater director Jeffery Dalstom said. “We don't like to pick the stereotypical musicals that most high schools do and ‘Elf’... READ MORE >

Encore Orchestral Strings is a small music store that specializes in string instruments such as violins, violas, cellos and basses. The shop is a sister company to Paige’s Music Store and comes highly recommended by one of the Warren orchestra teachers, Zachary Himes. “Encore is actually one of the best places you could possibly go. John Rihani, who... READ MORE >

Popular streaming platform Netflix has released many well-received TV shows and movies over recent years. With the removal of Disney and WarnerMedia titles, including Marvel, Star Wars and “Friends,” as the media giants begin their own streaming platform, many viewers are left uncertain of the future of the streaming platform. However, Netflix is planning to... READ MORE >

Initially released in 2001, Invader Zim is a show that took its viewers by storm. Invader Zim originally lasted from 2001 to 2002, when it was then cancelled, only to be released for its second season and then cancelled once more in 2006. Fortunately for fans mourning the series, as of Aug. 16, Netflix has revived the series in the form of an hour-long film... READ MORE >

Warren Crossword If you are unable to obtain a printed copy of the crossword in the newspaper, feel free to printout the crossword from this page. Answer the questions in the corresponding numbered boxes in the crossword. All the answers can be found in stories in the section labeled next to the question. Spaces and commas ARE included in the answer boxes. ... READ MORE >

After 21 films, the first decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is coming to an end with the release of “Avengers: Endgame.” The long-awaited film arrives in theaters tonight, with impressively high box-office expectations. “Avengers: Endgame” has already broken the record for the most first-day ticket sales in movie history, breaking the... READ MORE >

“Pet Sematary,” is a remake of the 1989 film in which doctor Louis Creed (Jason Clarke) and his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz), moves their two young children into a secluded house in the woods to escape their busy lives in the city. During their stay in their new home, they come across a friendly elderly man in the woods named Jud. When the family cat dies, Jud... READ MORE >

Two years after the release of his debut album, “American Teen,” Khalid released his much anticipated sophomore album, “Free Spirit,” on April 5. Khalid gave his fans a teaser of what to expect when he released his ep, “Suncity,” in October of 2018. The album’s lead single, “Better,” reached no. 16 on the Billboard charts ahead of the albums release. ... READ MORE >

Indie-pop artist Billie Eilish’s debut album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” brings us a new way to interpret the darkness in the world through musical language. The 17-year-old singer and songwriter is set to become one of the very first musical stars of Generation Z, creating moody and heavy music that is intensified by creepy bassline... READ MORE >

Following a group of friends, Ruby, Monse, Jamal and Cesar, during their first year of high school, the Netflix original “On My Block” finds a way to show the struggles of children in poor communities, while also providing lots of laughter to keep the show light hearted. The show “On My Block” has stood out from Netflix’s other originals over the past two... READ MORE >

“Santa Clarita Diet” centers around a woman, Sheila Hammond, who becomes undead after ingesting a virus, and now must feast on human meat in order to survive. Joined by her husband, Joel, daughter, Abby, and their neighbor’s son, Eric Bemis, the family must struggle with the moral implications of killing people while maintaining the secret that Sheila is... READ MORE >

Rumors is a comedic play, originally written by Neil Simon, that was recently put on by the talented students in the Warren Central Performing Arts Center. Rumors was held in the studio theatre from Thursday, April 18 to Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Admission was six dollars per ticket and tickets sold out on two of the three nights. This play... READ MORE >

“How to Train Your Dragon” is a series centering around Hiccup Haddock, the son of a viking chief. His father, Stoick the Vast, tries to keep their home, Berk, from being destroyed by dragons who constantly raid their village. Hiccup is smaller than the other vikings and is constantly finding trouble, but he is determined to be a great viking chief like his... READ MORE >

Picture a show revolving around a divorced, Latina veteran suffering from PTSD with a gay, teenage daughter and best friend who is a recovering alcoholic. Although it sounds like a heavy and gritty tragedy-drama, it is actually the beautiful and important comedy “One Day at a Time.” “One Day at a Time” is a Netflix original that debuted in 2017 but... READ MORE >

At the start of 2019, Netflix announced its partnership with Leigh Bardugo, the author of the famous book series “Six of Crows” and “Shadow and Bone.” Both series take place in Barugo’s Grishaverse, a world filled with magic, where a war is being waged between three powerful armies that has spanned over centuries. In the Grishaverse, the citizens of Ravka are... READ MORE >

Loudmouths is an amazing podcast in which YouTubers Kwite, FPS Diesel and WildSpartanz talk about a variety of topics and events going on in the world as well as in the YouTube community, with topics ranging from lighter subjects such as the recent Super Smash Brothers Ultimate release to more serious ones such as Defy Media stealing 1.7 million dollars from... READ MORE >

“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch,” Netflix’s new choose-your-own-adventure movie, allows audiences to choose what happens in the movie, creating an immersive experience that makes every decision count. The film is another installment of the Netflix show, “Black Mirror,” which features stand-alone episodes about techno-paranoia. “Black Mirror” typically explores the... READ MORE >

The Wild Egg is a breakfast and brunch restaurant with a menu based around items with eggs in the recipe. The Wild Egg is a relatively new chain of restaurants, with a little over a dozen restaurants located across the Midwest, each serving a wide array of meals. Since opening in 2016 the Wild Egg has become a personal favorite restaurant. This restaurant has a... READ MORE >

The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, full of joy and giving. Many cultures and religions have holidays at this time of year where people give and receive presents to those in their lives. While receiving gifts is fun, sometimes finding the right gift to give is tough. Whether you are shopping for a family member, significant other or a friend,... READ MORE >

Ugly holiday sweaters are a recent tradition that has swept through the younger generations. Originating from the bizarre, festive holiday looks from the parents in the 80s, the youngsters from this generation took this look and put their own twist on it, highlighting the extraneous fashion trend from the 80s. Being able to spread holiday cheer just by wearing... READ MORE >

The Christmas Chronicles is a new Netflix original that offers a fresh take on a classic story. Every year, Christmas movies reuse the same plot line, where a child takes it upon themselves to prove that Santa is real but ends up almost ruining Christmas when Santa gets caught in the trap the child laid for them. Then, the child has to right their wrongs to... READ MORE >

The Game of the Year award was created in 2014 to recognize and compare video games across the globe. The nominations are picked by the directors of Game Awards and are chosen based on how well they deliver a creative and advanced technological experience. This year’s one hundred nominations have been narrowed down to five choices that have stumped... READ MORE >

Every year, numerous specials based around Christmas and the holiday season are released and aired during November and December. Many people grew up watching these Christmas films and have developed a love for these movies. Many of these specials are still airing and are perfect to watch in order to get into the holiday spirit. “Polar Express” “The... READ MORE >

OVERVIEW “Super Smash Brothers” is the largest crossover game series, bringing together characters from many different Nintendo games to fight it out in a party fighting game. The “Smash” series, as it is commonly called, has a large community of dedicated fans who play the game both competitively and casualty. The series, which was created by Masahiro... READ MORE >