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Paranormal Activity 2

November 29, 2010

By Emma Berkel    The original Paranormal Activity rocked theaters as a low budget mockumentary that managed to hold audiences in a memorable suspense. Premiering at film festivals and being the first work of director Oren Peli, the film’s success was nothing short of unexpected, and perhaps just... Read more »

2010 Texas Thespian Convention Results

November 29, 2010

  By: Haley Hartwick    Leander Theater Students competed in the 2010 Texas Thespian Convention on November 18th-20th.  The students have waited a long time to show off their stardom and they definitely proved themselves with nine people moving on to the national competition to be held this summer.... Read more »

A Day at the Firehouse

November 18, 2010

By Ben Fischer    As children, many kids dream of growing up to be policemen, astronauts, doctors, or firemen. Without fear of being different, I was one of those kids. Rarely do these dreams become reality because a new career interests them, or they just don’t know where to start. One of the best... Read more »

Cody’s Staff Picks

November 18, 2010

By Cody Zivley Music: Recently, I have been listening to a little indie band called Deerhunter, due to their soothing rhythms and chill, alternative vibe. With songs like Helicopter and Earthquake, this album is definitely on my top 10 best albums of all time. Film: My favorite movie of all time is District... Read more »

The Lone Star Showdown

November 16, 2010

By Haley Hartwick This year marks the 117th rivalry game between Texas and Texas A&M. This rivalry dates all the way back to 1894 and is the longest-running, third most played rivalry in Division I-A college football. The teams have played each other every year since 1894 with the exception of six... Read more »

A Magical Ending

November 12, 2010

   By: Erin Andary    One day in 1990, on a crowded train ride back from Manchester to London, the idea of a young boy who didn’t know he was a wizard named Harry Potter, fell into the head of school teacher Joanne (J.K.) Rowling, soon to be the most successful book series in the world and the... Read more »

Kaitlin’s Staff Picks

November 12, 2010

By Kaitlin Hutson Movie: A Goofy Movie. My absolute favorite movie of all time. I fell in love with this movie when I was young, and continue to watch it now. A Goofy Movie entertains at every age group with its fun and quirky style featured within. You can’t help but become happy as you watch this... Read more »

Taylor Swift – “Speak Now” (2010) Review

November 10, 2010

  by Matt Klein    Don’t expect the same material Taylor Swift has written before; she’s left previous limits behind with previous material. Even with a short listen of the album, it’s no doubt that Swift has come a long way.    She’s expanded from country-pop, adding more pop in certain... Read more »

Lions ready for playoffs

November 10, 2010

By Cody Zivley This Friday the Leander varsity football team will play their first playoff game of the 2010 season against Austin High School. The school has lit up with school spirit and high expectations for the game, making every day more exciting than the next. The team seems fired up and ready for... Read more »

iDance

November 8, 2010

By: Erin Andary    The Blue Belles hosted the third annual iDance show at the Leander High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 1p.m. and 7p.m., the evening show selling out completely. All five LISD high school dance teams, Leander, Vista Ridge, Cedar Park, Rouse, and Vandegrift participated,... Read more »