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THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: AN INTERNAL WAR

The year is 1977. The theaters are packed like cans of sardines. Audiences erupt with pure joy, excitement and wonder. The world gathers to watch the birth of an era.

It has been 42 years since the very first Star Wars movie. The beginning of a franchise so beloved and powerful it has managed to remain relevant for almost half a century. Fans of the movies are some of the most diligent and loyal in the galaxy. But their patience with the series is running thin, and it’s evident that “A New Hope” may not be possible for this series.

“Am I excited? Yes. Am I optimistic? No,” said junior William Pundmann concerning Disney’s newest endeavor. “No Star Wars movie this century has been good.”

Pundmann has been a Star Wars fan since he was six years old, when he accidentally got a movie from the library.

Pundmann mentions that the series kills off the wrong characters.

“I wish [The Last Jedi] didn’t exist; there were too many plot holes,” Pundmann said.

Though Pundmann dislikes the more recent movies, he still showers them with an unwavering affirmation.

“Yes, it’s the best movie franchise,” Pundmann said. “No other movies compare.”

21st century Star Wars movies may have gone in directions many despise, albeit this, a fan cannot deny that it draws them to the theater.

‘“A New Hope’ is my favorite...I think the newer ones rely more on the nostalgia of the originals,” said art teacher Courtney Flamm. “I don’t think [continuing] was necessary [but] I think it’s good kids get to experience it.”

Despite the story failure Pundmann feels it has suffered from and the uselessness Flamm feels, seeing Star Wars is an event. The packing of those who love it from one theater wall to the other, everyone who’s followed the story for years and years erupting with ecstasy. Despite all the hate, when asked if they love Star Wars, a fan will still say, unflinchingly, yes. (Story by Minnie Adams)

(Illustrations by Kiley Beiner)

FHNTODAY.COM | 11.20.19 | ENTERTAINMENT Being the largest retail store in the world, Walmart certainly has deals for Black Friday. Deals range from home appliances, TVs, game consoles and furniture. Notable deals include the Apple Watch and the iPad. Walmart

“I really like Walmart. I like to get the right things, and they have everything.” Anthony McDonald, 12

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Target

Selling exclusive and hard to find items, Target has an allure to those interested in high end items. Deals include headphones, toys and home appliances. Notable deals include AirPods and Google Home Mini. “I like the service. Immediately when they see you at the store they’ll help you. If you don’t need anything, they’ll leave you alone.” Devon Grapenthin, 11

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Amazon

For those who don’t want to go through the hassle of shopping on Black Friday, Amazon offers an alternative to packed and crowded stores. With deals on almost anything you can think of, shoppers can expect to find what they want for cheap. Notable deals include the Echo Dot and the Fire Stick. “It’s convenient. You can get stuff easily at the comfort of your own home.” Brady Jarmen, 9 Follow this link to check out Target’s Black Friday deals: bit.ly/2CE1MRa INFO Explore Amazon’s upcoming sales here: amzn.to/2CHQXgU

Best Buy

One of the biggest retailers of electronics, Best Buy sells just about any TV, computer or appliance you could think of. Notable deals include this Samsung 8k TV and the Surface Pro 6 laptop. “I like to shop at Best Buy because I like tech, and usually a lot of the stuff is really expensive, but on Black Friday, I can afford some of it.” Pavan Kolluru, 10

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CHRISTMAS IS

TUNES Whether heard on the radio or sung by holiday choirs, these are well-known songs of the Christmas season (Content by Ryleigh O’Donnell)

“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU” BY MARIAH CAREY

The song was released on Oct. 28, 1994, and was written by Mariah Carey and produced alongside Walter Afanasieff. The track is a love song and it’s one of the best selling modern day Christmas songs. It sold over 14 million copies and in Dec. 2017 it had an estimate of over 3,415,000 downloads. Many artists and bands have made covers of the song such as My Chemical Romance, John Mayer and Justin Bieber.

“I like it because it’s a traditional song,” sophomore Emily Armbruster. “It’s catchy and you can dance to it.”

“LAST CHRISTMAS” BY WHAM!

“Last Christmas” is a pop Christmas song that was released in Dec. 1984. It was written and produced by George Michael. The song ranked number one on the charts in Denmark, Slovenia and Sweden and was the most popular Christmas songs in the UK until it was overtaken by “Fairytale of New York” in 2015. It’s been covered by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Glee.

“I like that so many people have made covers of it and that the covers are all different and I’ve liked it since I was a preteen so its always been an all time favorite,” English teacher Brittany Morgan said.

“JINGLE BELL ROCK” BY BOBBY HELMS

This song was released in Oct. 1957, and has been frequently played in the U.S. ever since. The song is an extension of Jingle Bells and even includes some aspects of Jingle Bells in it. It’s been covered by the show, Glee.

“I like the song because it was a song I grew up listening to,” senior Kevin Meyer said.

“BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE” BY FRANK LOESSER

Written by Frank Loesser in 1944, “Baby It’s Cold Outside” has been a classic since it came out, but has received criticism for its lyrics and even cancelled by a number of radio stations in 2018. It’s covered by Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé, Glee and Dean Martin.

“Christmas is favorite time of the year, so it reminds me of family and loved ones,” sophomore Natalie Venegoni said.

“FELIZ NAVIDAD” BY JOSE FELICIANO

This song was written by Puerto Rican singer José Feliciano in 1970. The song has become a classic Christmas pop song with the lyrics “Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad” which translates to “Merry Christmas, a prosperous year and happiness”.

“I like the song Feliz Navidad because around Christmas time I’d help my Aunt Jill paint and it was our favorite song to listen to while painting,” junior Josh Reily said.

“IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR” BY ANDY WILLIAMS

“It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” was recorded and released in 1963 by Andy Williams for his Christmas Album but it was written by Edward Pola and George Wyle. The song focuses on the joyful things about Christmas like spending time with friends and family.

“You can sing it over and over again and it never gets old,” senior Zylinnea Rogers said. (Photo Submitted by Liy Taliaferro)

SOUR APPLE USERS

This fall, Apple became a trending topic due to the release of the new iPhone 11, 11 Pro and Pro Max with new changes and upgrades introduced to the new phone line.

“I like it because it’s the new phone. When you have it, it works well,” sophomore Dominic White said. “It works fast, you can do all of the latest things with it. It’s just better. The camera is better.”

A lot of users are impressed by the rate of technological advancement in iPhones with new features such as multiple cameras, variety in phone colors, increased artificial intelligence and increased performance and speed. However, some people wish Apple would consider different, fresher features.

“I just wish that Apple was moving in a different direction instead of adding more glass, like making it more industrialized with corners and metal,” White said. “I was hoping that they’d have more, newer features like a thumb reader on the screen, because it’s more accurate than the face reader. There were other features too, so you could put AirPods on the back and they [iPhones] would charge them wirelessly from your phone instead of having a wireless charging pad.”

Although Apple users anticipate the yearly release of new phones, some users also feel the same about the tech company’s focus on appearance and style over efficiency.

“Every time the new iPhone comes out, it just keeps getting better and better and with the new phone, the camera is so much better and just the intelligence of the phone itself,” Briana Bennet, a freshman Apple user with an iPhone 7 said. “It’s just more sophisticated. Honestly, I just really want them to return the home button.”

Apple users admire Apple’s technological growth, and are compelled to continue using their products, they just hope that Apple won’t continue to neglect the common complaints and changes their users want them to make to future phones.

“Actually, no I wouldn’t [recommend the iPhone 11],” Toni Morris, a sophomore with an iPhone X, said. “With the 11 I feel like they’re doing a little bit too much, and they just keep coming out with phones back to back.” (Brief by Liy Taliaferro)

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