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The Lakewood Times

The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

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"Thunderbolts*"

“Thunderbolts*”: Redefining Heroism with Heart, Humor, and Humanity

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E May 7, 2025

While for many years, superhero movies have been one of the most beloved genres of all time, in recent years the public's opinions of these tales of heroism have taken a dip, along with the quality of...

"Sunrise on the Reaping"

“Sunrise on the Reaping”: A Powerful Truth of Leadership and Rebellion

Julia Thomas, staff writer/photographer April 30, 2025

"Sunrise on the Reaping," a new adaptation of the "Hunger Games" franchise by Suzanne Collins, was released on March 18. Fans gathered outside stores for the midnight release, and within the first week,...

Hundreds of people going vendor to vendor admiring knick-knacks, books, clothes, and handmade items.

Mahall’s Book Fair: A Real World Escape From Reality

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer April 29, 2025

While many people read books to have an escape from the real world, Mahall’s makes this “escape” a real-life experience possible for anybody wanting to take a break from the world occurring around...

"Sinners"

“Sinners”: Not the Average Horror Movie

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E April 28, 2025

Vampire movies are a staple of the horror genre, and while it may seem like just another random version, Ryan Coogler’s 2025 film Sinners is anything but the average vampire movie. Sinners is a horror,...

"Hell Of A Summer"

“Hell Of A Summer”: Carnage, Camp Counselors, and Coming-of-Age Chaos

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E April 16, 2025

For many people, some of their most cherished childhood memories occurred during their time at a summer camp, an experience shared by the cast of “Hell of a Summer,” whose time at camp takes a twist...

"A Minecraft Movie"

“A Minecraft Movie”: A Flawed Lover Letter to Minecraft Fans

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor April 7, 2025

Sonic the Hedgehog, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and many other video games have been adapted into movies, and joining this club is “A Minecraft Movie.” Based on the 2009 video game Minecraft, “A...

"The Alto Knights"

“The Alto Knights”: A Stylish Blend of Mafia History and Cinematic Mastery

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E April 2, 2025

Some of the most well-loved genres of film are mobster movies and crime thrillers. “Goodfellas,” “The Godfather,” and so many more have made the genre a staple of the film industry. One of the...

"Snow White"

“Snow White”: A Whimsical Yet Flawed Live-Action Retelling

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor March 27, 2025

Disney has many classic stories and is no stranger to turning these classic animated tales into often mediocre live-action movies. The most recent film added to this collection is the 2025 live-action...

Freshman William Aulgur winning a bingo, only to lose it seconds later to another winner.

Emo Bingo: Mahall’s Uniting Communities

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer March 25, 2025

Imagine the opportunity to win tickets to incredible concerts while eating food and enjoying lively music, surrounded by diverse groups of people; now imagine if that was right at your fingertips. One...

"The Electric State"

“The Electric State:” A Predictable Dystopian Tale of Robots and Family

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor March 20, 2025

Man versus machine is a tale as old as time. Many storytellers have given their spin on this, and now filmmaking duo Anthony and Joseph Russo have presented their take with their 2025 film, “The Electric...

"Novocaine"

“Novocaine”: A Pain-Free Adventure That Balances Action, Humor, and Heart

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor March 17, 2025

Everybody hurts sometimes, or do they? Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s 2025 film, ”Novocaine,” poses the question of what life is without pain and what gives the good things in life meaning if not...

"Mickey 17"

Mickey 17: Exploring Humanity and Rebirth

Rocco Awad, staff March 12, 2025

What is it like to die? That is the question Bong Joon-Ho’s 2025 film “Mickey 17” asks time and time again. Loosely based on Ashton Edward’s novel Mickey 7, released in 2022, “Mickey 17”...

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