The LaSallianEnvironmental problems have been around for a while. Many methods and ideas have been born since to solve such problems,.Most problems, however are difficult to abolish individually and in some cases, completely. Many countries and leaders have tried to implement ambitious policies and initiatives, but maybe the answer lies in something smaller. This month, the…
From the authors of the bestselling novels: Thirteen Reasons Why and The Earth, My Butt, and Other Round Things; many readers highly anticipated the release of The Future of Us. The Future of Us, by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler, tells the story of two teenagers: Emma and Josh, whom both suddenly discover their own…
The appearance of Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey by Bob McCabe came as a surprise to many after the last Harry Potter film was shown; it is now sending fans into frenzy over the secrets and special facts that can only be found in the large volume. The book has five…
Once in a blue moon, there comes a piece of new literature that evokes so many incomprehensible emotions, all at the same time. All the words are so beautifully arranged together that the piece creates an entirely new reality. New young adult fiction rarely reach this standard, but Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare exceeds all…
Everyday, many stories are written and printed– most of them with the same generic plotline of typical teen romance. These stories are easily forgettable because they are common. There are, however, stories that move people and draw them into a world beyond paper and ink; case in point, How To Save A Life by Sara…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As children, this is the most popular question many ask us. When we were children, the possibilities were endless. The same, though, cannot be said to those growing up because we have to face two very tempting and influential factors: fame and money. It is…
Almost every novel gracing the Young Adult section of bookstores everywhere fall into the same generic love story trap. “Silence” by Becca Fitzpatrick, among the gushy little novels, offers a welcome change from all the predictable fluff. Silence is the third installment in the Hush, Hush series; the storyline revolves around two lovers whose romance…
People are more and more fascinated by the various creatures of the whimsical fictional world with every new release of some fantasy movie or novel. A creature that has been gaining some attention lately is the zombie. There are not many movies or books that explain what a zombie really is. Thankfully, that problem has…
Many fall prey to the capitalistic system of Hollywood – they turn everything into movies. Most go better than others, making old classics look better, cooler, and more awesome. Some contain the same plot as the original, while some have become so altered and distorted that the production nearly ruined the original, or just made…
July 15, 2011 marked the end of an entire literary era for Potterheads because of the release of the final Harry Potter movie. It seemed like it was finally time to completely let go of the magic, until (like magic) a ray of hope appeared—Pottermore. Pottermore is a website conceptualized by the author of the…
