Category: Entertainment
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‘Ricki and the Flash’ shows reality of family struggle
by: GABRIELLA GAMBOA/Staff Writer In the exquisite, sweet-and-bitter comedy “Ricki and the Flash,” Meryl Streep rocks the screen as Ricki Rendazzo, a singer in a cover band, the Flash, working at a bar in Tarzana, California. Wearing black pleather, black lace, chains, and a layer of dirty blonde hair braided and pulled back at the…
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‘Jurassic World’ disappoints with inconsistent storyline
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief A large foot with three talons as long as a human’s arm strikes the ground and rattles the whole island. A new species of dinosaur has escaped its massive cage and is terrorizing the other inhabitants of Jurassic World. “Jurassic World,” directed by Colin Trevorrow, hit the big screen in early June…
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New approach by Wigmore gives ‘Blood to Bone’ album powerful impact
by: PAMELA GANDY/Editorial Assistant Gin Wigmore’s newest album shows her softer, more emotional side, while incorporating multiple music genres. The New Zealand native released her third studio album, “Blood to Bone,” on Aug. 28. This album can be considered alternative rock, although, in typical Wigmore fashion, it also features characteristics of hard rock, soul, and…
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Telltale Games tells tale with Borderlands
by:JONATHAN BROOSKSHIRE/Feature Editor Telltale Games has done more than just make a new “Borderlands” game. They took the game into a completely different genre, added new characters, mixed in some familiar faces, and continued with what made the franchise so popular. “Tales from the Borderlands” is not made by the companies 2K Games or Gearbox,…
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Gamers become Good Knight as they take the wheel of Batmobile
by: RILEY GOLDEN/Staff Writer The first game in the series from Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham Asylum, is a great take on superhero video games. It also builds a revolutionary strike-and-counter system that Arkham Knight improves to its fullest extent. Combat flows much faster and smoother with brutal new moves, gadgets, and takedowns. All of which…
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Future brides catch glimpse of dream wedding at annual bridal show
by: TAYLOR ZARBANO/Staff Writer Every girl dreams of her wedding. She starts envisioning it from a very young age, dreaming of the man she will marry, the dress she will wear, and the ring she will receive. She dreams of the flowers she will hold, the music that will be played as she walks down…
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Dining with Dar: Taqueria Jalisco satisfies Mexican food craving
by: DARIELLA HERNANDEZ/Editorial Assistant If you have been running out of ideas about where to go eat, Taqueria Jalisco in Lubbock is an interesting, yet delicious, authentic Mexican restaurant to try. Whether you miss home, you are going through a serious craving for Mexican food, or even if it’s Taco Tuesday, Taqueria Jalisco will satisfy…
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‘War Room’ portrays powerful message through heartfelt film
by: TAYLOR ZARBANO/Staff Writer The Kendrick brothers have done it again, producing another great movie appropriate for the whole family. “War Room” was released in theaters on Aug. 28. So many are already raving about the film and the message it puts off, which is that prayer is a powerful weapon. Kendrick Brothers Productions is…
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Beverly Hills once again has become the target of a killer on the loose and a murder in the new season of “Devious Maids.” “Devious Maids” premiered its third season on June 1, and the cast and the producers did not disappoint. This season is focused more on the Stappords’ househould. The season-opener picks up…
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‘Pixels’ brings classic games to life in family comedy
by:NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Imagine a world where your favorite video game character comes to life and tries to destroy everything and anyone in its path. The unique film, “Pixels,” is about aliens challenging the Earth to a duel, and it all began in the summer of 1982. Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler) and Will Cooper (Kevin James)…
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‘Ant-Man’ attracts big audience in Marvel film
by: CHESANIE BRANTLEY/Editor-in-Chief “Ant-Man,” the miniature superhero only comic enthusiasts have ever heard of before, now has hit the big screen in a big way. When I first walked into the theater to see “Ant-Man,” I had my fair share of doubts. But I was soon proven wrong. The film begins as Hank Pym (Michael…
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ tells story of social injustice, formation of N.W.A.
by: GABRIELLA GAMBOA/Staff Writer Sending you into a world of violence, racism and history, “Straight Outta Compton” is unforgettable, an explosive, legendary, entertaining hip-hop biopic that brings you raps about race, drugs and police brutality during the 1980s in Compton, California. That’s where five black teens known as Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, DJ Yella…
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Turnpike Troubadors impress crowd at Blue Light street concert
by: JOSHUA RAMIREZ/Sports Editor The drinks were flowing and cigarettes burning as the crowd outside Lubbock’s Blue Light filled with anticipation waiting to see the Turnpike Troubadours at the annual street concert on Broadway. Broadway was blocked off on Aug. 28 for the annual back-to-school street concert featuring Red Shahan, Jason Bolan, and the Turnpike…
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‘Max unleashes heartfelt scenes in adventure film
by: NICOLE TRUGILLO/Editor-in-Chief Best friend. Hero. Marine. Inspired by true events, “Max” tells the story of a Belgian Malinois (shepherd dog) that used to help United States Marines in Afghanistan alongside his handler Kyle Wincott ( Robbie Amell). Kyle is questioned for missing weapons and finds out his friend Tyler Hame (Luke Kleintank) is responsible.…
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Who we are…
The Plainsman Press is a junior collegiate newspaper run by the students and advised by Charlie Ehrenfeld. The staff consists of Devin Reyna, Sergio Madrid, Tovi Oyervidez, Steven Gehegan, Michaela Chamblee, Haiden Hawkins, Alexandria Perez, Elias Hernandez, Dominick Puente. Editor-in-Chief/ Chesanie Brantley, Editor-in-Chief/Nicole Trugillo, News Editor/Jonathan Brookshire, Opinion Editor/Matt Molinar, Feature Editor/Mallory Carver, Entertainment and…