‘The Secret Garden’ will bloom in early May
April 21, 2011 • Tristan Buirley, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
The Fairmont High School musical has always been a big deal to the students involved with it, and this year’s musical brings the same aspects that have brought fame to the past musicals. The cast and technical crew of The Secret Garden are aiming to put on a beautiful production filled with the memorable... Read more »
Movie sequels stink … except when they don’t
April 20, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Good things often come in twos. Popsicles, dice, and chopsticks all come in twos. Some things that come in twos, however, can be bad. There have been two world wars, which don’t exactly fit under the “good” category. Also, many athletes dread those two-a-day practices. Movie sequels can fall under... Read more »
Summer is coming — and so are the popular performers
March 23, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Summer brings plenty of chances to get out of the house and have fun. The warm weather entices teens to enjoy outdoor activities, and few things are as relaxing as listening to great music — and sometimes hearing it live in the great outdoors. Concert venues have announced their summer lineups... Read more »
Two FHS concerts will feature non-traditional music groups
February 23, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Two internationally known music groups will be coming to Fairmont High School this spring. One is a rock band, but not in the traditional sense; the other combines diverse instruments that don’t normally go together. The Section Quartet, the abnormal rock band, uses violins, violas and cellos instead... Read more »
‘Play On’ takes hilarious peek behind the scenes of a play
January 27, 2011 • Kelsi Fannin, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Throughout the years, a plethora of plays and musicals has been produced on Fairmont High School’s stage. The question is, though, has there ever been a play produced with a play within it? If there hasn’t been already, there is now. Director Darren McGarvey and the cast of Play On will... Read more »
‘The Flyer’ welcomes your CD, movie and book reviews
January 26, 2011 • Adam Wolfe, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Entertainment – be it music, movies or books – is a huge part of American society in the 21st century. The Flyer newsmagazine recognizes this and tries to provide reviews each month over these various media and entertainment forms. Let’s face it – there are thousands of CDs, films and books and,... Read more »
Gamers anxiously await court ruling on violent video games
December 23, 2010 • Adam Wolfe, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
In today’s society, 66 percent of American households contain a video gaming system, a piece of technology that’s fast becoming a central part of many people’s lives. This is true especially for the teens who enjoy playing games such as Halo, Call of Duty, and the Gears of War series. However,... Read more »
Wilder’s ‘Our Town’ arrives in our town soon
November 9, 2010 • Dakota Miller, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
For nearly 70 years, Thornton Wilder’s three-act play Our Town has been a staple in American theater. Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play emphasizes the actors. He utilizes little scenery and few props, relying on the audience to fill in the gaps themselves, drawing them into the play. At Fairmont... Read more »
A cappella Festival set for Nov. 13 at Fairmont
October 22, 2010 • Andrea Rollert, Features Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Fairmont High School will host the third annual A cappella Festival on Saturday, Nov. 13. The daylong event will include performances, workshops and critiques for more than 300 high school students from across the region, followed by a public concert headlined by the Boston-based group Firedrill! “This... Read more »
Teens aren’t afraid to beg for candy, but options abound
October 22, 2010 • Tristan Buirley, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
Young children have long known Halloween as a time of frights and sweets, and this Halloween won’t likely be any different. According to the 2010 Census, there are an estimated 36 million potential trick-or-treaters — kids ages 5 to 13 — ready to dress up and become beggars this... Read more »
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