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]

Twilight captivates young audience

Emma Mills Managing Editor Not since the begining of the Harry Potter fandom has a book series captivated young minds so avidly than the now world-famous Twilight saga, and teenagers all across the nation are aching to sink their teeth into the much-anticipated movie based off of the first book in the... [Read more]

Winter Musical teaches students How to Succeed in Business…

This year’s musical, “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying”, will be held in the LMS Auditorium on November 20 and 21. “It is a satire on the business world and how to achieve success by being at the right place at the right time and knowing things you are not supposed... [Read more]

Students use SocialVibe to contribute to their favorite charity’s

How many of you are busy students that would like to help out charities, but don’t feel like you can make a difference? Well, now you can with SocialVibe.com. SocialVibe is a social media tool that allows people to utilize their online influence to make a real difference. Members choose a brand to... [Read more]

Students find success in first production of ‘Somewhere Else Dreams’

The Lufkin drama department’s most recent production was the first ever performance of Somewhere Else Dreams. This play, a story about the trials and tribulations of four Jacksonville waitresses, was written especially for the Lufkin drama department by author, educator, and playwright, Jeffery Strausser,... [Read more]