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The Chosen episode eight showcased the witnessing of multiple miracles such as the multiplying of the five loaves of bread and two fish and Jesus walking on water. The well awaited finale left fans emotionally speechless and on the edge of their seats the whole time. The Chosen is a series that anyone can connect to and has made an impact all over the world.

Season three finale of “The Chosen” creates waves in the box office

Sammie Jo Clark, Staff Reporter February 28, 2023

On Feb. 2, the season three finale of The Chosen aired as a special Fathom Event in movie theaters worldwide. The season finale consisted of episodes seven and eight, intending to be shown in theaters...

A holiday celebrating love and romance, Valentine’s Day has become associated with imagery of hearts, the colors red and pink, angels, and flowers.

Cupid vs. consumerism: the reality of Valentine’s Day

Annaliese Long, Section Editor February 14, 2023

For as long as humans have inhabited the earth, one fact has remained undeniably true: everybody loves love. It has served as the inspiration behind the majority of our civilization’s most beloved novels,...

Before inviting the incoming freshman class on Feb. 8, cheerleaders got ready for their Patriot Preview Performance. “The team I performed with was our gameday competition team and we performed at this to try to make the incoming students excited to go to Brantley,” senior Kiley Johnson said. “Our performance went well and we got a lot of energy from the people attending, which was cool.”

Patriot Preview

Makayla Martindale, Julia Hubbell, and Avery Ranum February 14, 2023

On Feb. 8, the school held a welcome event for the incoming freshmen class. Patriot Preview featured performances from a variety of group on campus including drumline, dance, chorus and the step team....

Twins Michael (left) and Andrew (right) Harris stand out on Tom Storey Field Stadium. The pair received over 25 offers to play collegiate football .

Split decision: Harris twins commit to separate colleges

Abby Roberson and Trinidy Kev February 8, 2023

On Feb. 1, four-star linebackers and twin brothers Andrew and Michael Harris announced their unexpected split for the pursuit of separate college ambitions. The nationally-ranked duo initially both planned...

In lieu of a real infant, in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2, production opted for the use of a baby doll to play Bella and Edwards daughter Renesmee, which was then replaced with CGI. Cleverly, on Twilight’s official Instagram page, this image was captioned “no halloween costume will ever be scarier than this”, a self-aware nod to the fandom’s overflowing agreement that the doll is shockingly creepy and ugly.

“Twilight” on the silver screen: the silliness within the serious

Avery Ranum, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2023

Twilight, starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, follows Bella Swan (Stewart) as she falls for the mysterious Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and is consequently plunged into the world...

With the upcoming 2023 softball season, the girls were surprised with a completely renovated clubhouse. The biggest change was definitely the walls in the main room, senior Bristin Bordeau said. Being able to see those quotes and our logo on the wall makes me want to do well for the team and I just feel so blessed to have access to this clubhouse.

Renovated and ready

Makayla Martindale, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2023

Following a 25-5 record with an appearance in the state championship during the 2022 spring season, the varsity softball team anticipates another successful year, as the program has continued to gain notoriety...

College applications arent as easy as everyone else says they are. The amount of stress that they induce is unimaginable.

College applications: the bane of my existence

Marcela Maya Escalona, Section Editor January 31, 2023

If the idea of senior year is not already stressful enough, imagine having to start college applications right when you get back to school, while having no clue how to do them, and no idea of what’s...

Lake Brantley High School Cheer, hyping up the boys varsity basketball game.

Lake Brantley cheer: the road to greatness

Nairie De Gregory, Staff Reporter January 30, 2023

Football games are known for many things: food, crowds and cheerleaders. The cheer team’s work livens sporting events, but is also appreciated in its own spotlight during the competition season. Competition...

Abbreviated to mean “biography picture”, a biopic film is one that dedicates itself to telling the life story of a particular person or group of people, often those from a previous time who have maintained a status of cultural relevance and fascination even in this day and age. Alongside Whitney Houston, some other celebrities who have had biopics made about them are Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Johnny Cash, and Marilyn Monroe.

‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ falls flat

Annaliese Long, Section Editor January 26, 2023

With its release to theaters on Fri., Dec. 23, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” has become the latest addition to an increasingly long list of celebrity biopics to hit the big screen in recent years....

Senior Abby Bicker performs Violas monologue from Shakespeares The Twelfth Knight.

Theater takes on Shakespeare

Trinidy Kev and Sammie Jo Clark January 25, 2023

On Jan. 13, the school hosted the Shakespeare Gala that allowed students to compete with others by reading monologues from Shakespeare’s writing and sharing their own interpretation. The winners of this...

Films in the same series are typically released within a few years of each other. However, the trend of waiting longer between film releases is becoming popular. This tends to leave the audience with a subpar second installment, using the anticipation as a quick cash grab instead of trying to produce a high quality film.

Long-awaited sequels threaten the quality of films

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Sequels are a staple in the film industry. Building off the backs of the original work in hopes of expanding a cinematic universe. And while sequel installments are typically highly anticipated by the...

The girls varsity soccer team won 6-0 during senior night game against The Villages Charter School, in part because of their strong bond and emphasis on teamwork.

Girls soccer kicks the competition

Abby Roberson, Staff Reporter January 23, 2023

The girls varsity soccer team, composed of 18 elite players, have had a successful season so far. With talented members and close bonds between them, the girls have been able to win a plethora of matches....

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