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Classical music transcends time, genre

Corral Staff February 1, 2013

Music heard roaring from within the walls of Sheldon Concert Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 30 wasn’t just a classic orchestra. David Halen of the St. Louis Orchestra played with six other members to classical...

The Biggest Loser returned this January with new contestants and the addition of teenagers.  It airs Mondays at 7pm.

‘Biggest Loser’ season tackles teenage obesity

Corral Staff January 31, 2013

With new shows coming to the NBC network, “The Biggest Loser” continues its long TV run. On Jan. 6 the show returned with an added twist for the season. In this season, called “The Biggest Loser:...

Juniors Jake Blonstein and Aidan McCarter sing during an On the Rocks performance. Photo by Kyla Gersten.

Juniors qualify for All-State cast

Corral Staff January 24, 2013

At Rockbridge High School, the same moment that juniors Jake Blonstein and Matthew Greenbaum learned that the school’s show choir qualified for finals in their competition, both young men began receiving...

Matthew Perry, pictured in middle as character Ryan King, leads the cast in new T.V. series.  Photo courtesy of nbc.com/go-on.

Perry looks to “Go On” in own career

Corral Staff December 17, 2012

While he was once a major role-player in the famous, perennial sitcom “Friends”, Matthew Perry has taken the starlight in his new television series, “Go On”. Perry, sometimes better known...

AMC Fork and Screen revolutionizes movies

Daniel Roman December 13, 2012

Buttery popcorn , boxes of candy, and uncomfortably cramped seating define the movie-going experience. At the AMC West Olive theater, these preconceived ideas are challenged by their new Dine-In auditoriums....

Life of Pi succeeds in book and theaters

‘Life of Pi’ succeeds in book and theaters

Daniel Roman December 13, 2012

Piscine Molitor “Pi” Patel grows up in Pondicherry, India where his father owns a zoo. Pi spends most of his time learning about the animals and their habits. When they decide it would be best to sell...

Senior Pajmon Porshahidy, practices the saxophone in jazz band class. The band was practicing for their concert on Dec. 11. Photo by Lillie Wasserman

Jazz band gets into rhythm as year progresses

Corral Staff December 13, 2012

With the holidays coming up students can always prepare to see the jazz band putting on a show and performing during lunch time. The band, directed by Mr. Doug Hoover, is an elective class with twenty...

‘Breaking Dawn’ appeals to all audiences

Corral Staff December 13, 2012

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part Two hit theaters on Nov. 16. The film raked in a whopping $141,067,634 on opening weekend alone, a memorable end to the four book, five movie series. As a male that has never...

Winter Drink Battle: Starbucks vs. Bread Co.

Winter Drink Battle: Starbuck’s vs. Bread Co.

Corral Staff December 11, 2012

Starbucks and St. Louis Bread Company are two major chains that fight for business from winter customers. Every season they come out with the their new holiday drinks. Two of the big drinks are caramel...

What to get at the craft fair for under $50

What to get at the craft fair for under $50

Corral Staff November 15, 2012

For the artsy friend: ($50) Chrystal Jackson creates small watercolor paintings and portraits known for her nature scenery, including butterflies. She also paints ink and watercolor portraits done on...

Argo holds audience captive

‘Argo’ holds audience captive

Corral Staff November 8, 2012

*This film is rated R. The reviewer was 17 years old at the time of viewing. Known for directing the hit production “The Town” and giving what was arguably his best acting performance since the...

Winner of Best Dessert

Food trucks roll into Tilles Park

Corral Staff October 29, 2012

Uggs, laced back shirts, crocks, etc. These are all trends.  One of today’s trends is the increasing industry of food trucks. Food trucks originally became popular when, in the current recession, few...

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