Artist of the week – Laura Bell Bundy

This up and coming country starlet is a double threat. Before going the country route, Laura Bell Bundy was also an actress. Her first album, Achin’ and Shakin’, is a combination of sultry and sassy country songs. In a gomoxie.org press release, Bundy describes her album as having both of... [Read more]

3 recognized for their performances

Three students received honorable mentions for their performance in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” April 1 at the UIL One-Act Play District Competition at Conroe High School: senior Michael Mendoza for his character Sheredon Whiteside, junior Paige Parker for her character Lorraine Sheldon, and junior... [Read more]

Myth: Clash of the Titans wins Oscars

Clash of the Titans, released April 2, was an upsetting remake of the original 1981 film. It had very few memorable scenes apart from those in the trailers broadcast all over the world. This is a very brief and rushed retelling of the story of Perseus. The plot line is very simple: Zeus’ demi-god... [Read more]

Bieber second youngest on top of Billboard

When most tweens hear this heart throb’s name, it sets off a wave of ear deafening shrieks. Justin Bieber is only 16 years old and is already a new obsession. Bieber first got his start when he started posting videos of himself on Youtube singing songs made famous by Usher and Ne-Yo. His videos... [Read more]

Artist of the week- Orianthi

You might recognize Australian native Orianthi from Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour or maybe from strumming along side guitar legends like Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. She has also done background guitar on two “Idols” albums–Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert–and... [Read more]

Music industry takes billion dollar hit

With more people owning iPods and MP3, CD’s are being phased out. They will soon meet the same fate as the old-school cassette tape. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, album sales have been falling an average of 8 percent each year.Senior Alexis Guerrero stopped buying CD’s... [Read more]

Judge’s departure has viewers hitting a sour note

Last week, “American Idol” judge and creator Simon Cowell announced season nine would be his last. This surprising announcement comes months after Paula Abdul decided she would not be returning due to contract disagreements. Cowell’s reason for leaving the hit show was to focus more on his other... [Read more]

“Avatar” has movie-goers seeing blue

If you have seen James Cameron’s latest billion dollar hit, “Avatar”, you know it’s filled with great CGI and 3-D effects. It’s a breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Believe it or not, some movie goers are feeling depressed after walking out of the three-hour flick.... [Read more]

Annie musical

The 1982 film “Annie,” based off of an early 1900 comic strip called Little Orphan Annie, will be put to action in the Lufkin Middle School auditorium. Many members from Lufkin High School will be on stage playing the roles of the cast of “Annie” for  people awaiting the performance. Members... [Read more]

The Fray brings same sound, stronger lyrics with newest CD

Emma Mills Managing Editor The Fray, the Denver-based quartet who captured our attention and hearts with their chart-topping single ‘Over my Head (Cable Car)’, has recently released their second album, a self-titled diamond in the rough whose first single, ‘You Found Me’, is quickly climbing... [Read more]

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