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CAPTURING THE MAGIC

Posted on October 26, 2022November 16, 2022 by admin

“Wizard of Oz” holds up well after almost a century

By Seidet Segura

Staff Writer

This is the first installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

“The Wizard of Oz” is a timeless classic. This movie has been passed down by generations for a great reason.

The film’s lovable characters, catchy songs and surprising developments still hold up to this day.

There are a few parts that don’t complement the story, but overall this movie definitely leaves the audience impressed and satisfied.

STANDING OVATION

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by admin

Krueger alum Savannah Holley tops competition at Hoosier Star

By Andrea Roberts and Seidet Segura

Staff writers

La PORTE – After seven years of auditioning, Savannah Holley competed and won at the 17th annual Hoosier Star singing competition.

Holley, a Krueger Middle School alum, won a $1,000 cash prize in the 17-and-under youth division on Saturday at the La Porte Civic Auditorium.

Holley, 17, had auditioned to be a Hoosier Star finalist six times before. This was her first time singing at the event. She was very excited to perform.

“It felt so euphoric,” she said. “I just felt so at home, so at ease.”

SISTER, SISTER

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by admin

Review: King Richard serves up excellence

By Brikiera Franklin and Eriana Rutledge

Staff writers

‘King Richard’ was amazing. The movie showed what real-life tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams had to go through to accomplish their goals. The film shows how they achieved their dreams and how their father, Richard Williams, was always a part of their journey.

SHOWING OUT

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by admin

By Jackie Ramirez
Staff Writer

MICHIGAN CITY – Maddy Parry’s first production for Centerstage Youth Theatre was a great success.
Parry, an eighth grader at Krueger Middle School, played the role of Bulda in Centerstage’s Frozen Jr. from Jan 14-16 at Michigan City High School.
The musical, which was a take on Disney’s animated film, Frozen, sold almost 900 tickets over three shows in one weekend.