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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

Justin Timberlake (left), as his character Eddie Palmer, sitting with Ryder Allen (right), as his character Sam.

Justin Timberlake shines in newest movie, Palmer

By Dax Murphy, Entertainment Editor March 4, 2021

  Near the end of January, Justin Timberlake starred in his newest movie, Palmer, that was released exclusively on Apple TV+. Following similar fashion of many movie releases over the last...

The Mugshots Challenge: an experience of culinary debauchery

The Mugshots Challenge: an experience of culinary debauchery

By Camp Carter, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2021

It started on a Wednesday. I was eating oatmeal for lunch on Patriot Avenue and had a hankering for a burger. While I was at it, I thought, I could go for the biggest burger around. I had heard of...

Remembering rap legend MF DOOM

By Dax Murphy, Entertainment Editor February 2, 2021

Daniel Dumile, better known as rapper MF DOOM, died on October 31st, 2020. A legend in many hip-hop fans’ eyes, MF DOOM was the king of the underground hip-hop scene. A man of many names, most know him...

Gooteck's reaction to a camera being bumped created this iconic image.

What Is It?: The rise and fall of Pogchamp

By Camp Carter, Entertainment Editor January 28, 2021

Pogchamp is an emote (think moving emoji) on the streaming platform twitch, and is used to convey elated surprise. Consisting of a face with raised eyebrows and a mouth opening to a shape similar to...

What’s the Hype with Riley Green?

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor January 13, 2021

Though he is not as widely known as Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, rising star Riley Green is one of the hottest artists out of the south. Born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Green grew up close to his friends...

Rising star Timotheé Chalamet hosts SNL

Rising star Timotheé Chalamet hosts SNL

By Megan Tomlinson and Hannah Polk December 17, 2020

Along with multiple award-winning movies, Timotheé Chalamet now has “host of Saturday Night Live” to add to his résumé. For SNL’s eighth episode of their 46th season, Timotheé Chalamet, along...

Should you buy the new iPhone 12?

Should you buy the new iPhone 12?

By Hannah Polk and Mary Kathryn Mason December 8, 2020

The new iPhone 12 was released by Apple on October 23. Many of us have heard whispers of the new features, but is it worth buying?  The “new” version of the phone has brought both skepticism and...

Prep senior Tatum Henry performing at The District on Halloween.

Tatum Henry debuts and performs first single live

By Dax Murphy, Entertainment Editor November 30, 2020

On Halloween night, senior Tatum Henry’s debut single “Cooperate” released on all major streaming platforms. It was a huge deal for Tatum: a student at Prep most already see as musically talented....

What Is It? Top 10 Gemstones

By Camp Carter, Entertainment Editor November 17, 2020

A Gemstone or Jewel is defined as a piece of mineral crystal, rock, or organic material used for jewelry and accessories. The value of gemstones come from both their rarity and beauty, but some gemstones,...

Why you should watch "Ted Lasso"

Why you should watch “Ted Lasso”

By Megan Tomlinson November 13, 2020

Ted Lasso is available through the streaming service Apple TV+. It is a heartening story of an enthusiastic but hopelessly clumsy American football coach Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, who finds...

Album cover of Kid A

Radiohead’s “Kid A” grows up, turning 20

By Dax Murphy, Entertainment Editor November 6, 2020

Two whole decades! It’s crazy to think that it’s been that long since Tiger Woods became the youngest player to win a Grand Slam in Golf...just kidding. I’ll leave that for another story, if anything....

What’s the hype with Luke Combs?

By Charles Stephenson, Sports Editor November 5, 2020

One of the biggest stars of the country music scene has just released several more tracks for his rapidly increasing audience. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Luke Combs has been named “the most promising...

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