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The Sentry

The student news site of Jackson Preparatory School

The Sentry

The student news site of Jackson Preparatory School

The Sentry

Gladiator II makes a thrilling sequel

Gladiator II makes a thrilling sequel

By Hutch McClain, Entertainment Editor December 13, 2024

Ridley Scott is back at it again for the second time, trying to make an entertaining, long-awaited sequel. The announcement of Gladiator II was an interesting case to me, because for the current state...

The underrated Muppet Christmas Carol

The underrated Muppet Christmas Carol

By Helen Fulcher, Managing Editor December 13, 2024

The Muppet Christmas Carol, originally released in 1992, is a twist on the classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. This version is easily the best adaptation of Dickens’ novel, and in my...

Water Bottle Trends Through The Years

Water Bottle Trends Through The Years

By Sophie Slade, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024

Hydroflask? Stanley? Owala? Which water bottle you tote has become an indication of your ability to keep up with the latest trends. But, where did our obsession with water bottles start? Water bottle trends...

Transformers One Revives Otherwise Dead Franchise

Transformers One Revives Otherwise Dead Franchise

By Hutch McClain, Entertainment Editor October 21, 2024

The Transformers franchise has been one of the most interesting franchises to watch over the years, considering the last movie we saw from them was Transformers : Rise of the Beasts, which has a 51% on...

1989 (Taylor’s Version) is yet another success

By Sophia Primos November 29, 2023

Since its announcement in August, fans have eagerly awaited the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version). When it was finally released on October 27, the opening riff of ‘Welcome to New York’ transported...

Lana Del Rey comes to Brandon

Lana Del Rey comes to Brandon

By Sophia Primos and Mary Kathryn Mason November 17, 2023

Lana Del Rey just went on tour throughout most of the southern states of the Bible Belt --Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and most importantly: Mississippi....

A studio interview with Miss Blume

By Sophia Primos, Around Town Editor May 16, 2023

Who is Miss Blume? It’s not a person, it’s a band that I had the opportunity to meet and interview at their studio. They are made up of four members: Thad Cochran (lead singer, and yes, grandson of...

Ginny & Georgia season 2 was a hit

Ginny & Georgia season 2 was a hit

By Mary Kathryn Mason, Around Town editor February 24, 2023

Ginny & Georgia is a Netflix TV show that first aired on February 24, 2021, quickly gaining popularity. Ginny, Marcus, Hunter, Georgia-- the internet was flooding with TikToks and other videos about...

'Dead Space' remake gives new life to classic game

‘Dead Space’ remake gives new life to classic game

By Elliot Williams, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

The Dead Space franchise has finally received an addition to its roster of games with the release of a remake of the original Dead Space. This remake, released on January 27, 2023, is just as good...

iOS 16 brings new features to iPhone

iOS 16 brings new features to iPhone

By Elliot Williams, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

iOS 16, Apple's latest update of their mobile operating system, was released on September 12, and  includes updates to the lock screen, the messaging system, security, and numerous other additions.  The...

Midnights approaches swiftly

Midnights approaches swiftly

By Sophia Primos, Around Town Editor November 8, 2022

Taylor Swift proved karma was real when she first announced the release of her tenth studio album, Midnights, on August 28 during her VMA acceptance speech for video of the year for “All Too Well: The...

Next show to watch: The Watcher

Next show to watch: The Watcher

By Anna Blaire Bryant, Editor-in-chef November 8, 2022

2022 Netflix Series The Watcher follows a New York family as they move into their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey. The Brannocks, Dean, Nora, Ellie, and Carter, move to New Jersey because of the rising...

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