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The Stranger is a must-see Netflix Original Series
I’m not a huge fan of Netflix Original Series, but The Stranger may have changed my opinion. I originally decided to watch it because it’s based off of Harlan Coben’s novel The Stranger. Although I have not read the book, I love psychological thrillers, and figured if it was based off …
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“The art of Racing in the Rain” is a must-read and a must-see
“The art of Racing in the Rain” is an emotional roller coaster that will have you simultaneously smiling and crying. I read the book by Garth Stein over the summer and finally had the chance to see the movie last week. This is a rare instance where the movie is …
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
This past weekend I had the opportunity to watch Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in theaters, and I loved every minute of it. The music, casting, plot, and special effects were all amazing. I highly recommend going to see it as soon as you can. I would also encourage watching the …
Carter Hulsey concert brings more than just music to the table
Musician Carter Hulsey performed a selection of original songs and shared pertinent information regarding financial literacy in the Burkley Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, October 23. Based out of Nashville, TN Hulsey came to Fairbury as part of a five-day tour visiting Nebraskan schools. The rock artist gave a live showing of …
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Softball earns Class C State Championship title at Hastings
The Lady Jeffs Softball team made school history by earning the first State championship title since the men’s cross country team in 1999. The Jeffs played a total of five games ending the state tournament with a 4-1 record. They faced Malcolm, Cozad and Guardian Angels Central Catholic (GACC) three …
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Crowning ceremony tops off chilly Homecoming parade
Low temperatures were present at the annual Homecoming parade downtown on Friday, October 11 where the 2019 King and Queen were announced. Seniors Bret Cole and Kennedy DeBoer received the titles respectively. The five initial candidates nominated prior to the crowning were voted in by the senior class before the …
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Girls golf shows signs of improvement at Crete Invite
The Girls Golf Team travelled to Crete last Friday for an invite. Only three girls were able to attend the meet. As a team, they placed ninth. Their next meet will be on Thursday in Lincoln. “Overall I think there were definitely some good things,” Head Girls Golf Coach Jed …
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Football suffers more than one loss at Ashland-Greenwood
Last Friday the football team travelled to Ashland-Greenwood where they fell 40-0 and lost Senior Bret Cole to a leg injury. Domenic Hyson ’21 was awarded Defensive Player of the Game, and Cole was awarded Special Teams Player of the Game. The team will play at Falls City this Friday. …
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It Chapter Two revisits audience members’ biggest fears
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to see the new movie, It Chapter Two, based off of Stephen King’s horror novel, It. I went into it with high expectations after loving both the book and the first movie. My expectations were definitely met. I found myself screaming, laughing and just …
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Sock Hop provides first week fun
The annual Sock Hop had high school students dancing in the outdoor football complex on Friday, August 23. The event commenced at 9 p.m. and lasted for approximately ninety minutes. The dance capped off a busy day at FHS. The football and cross country programs held their respective preseason scrimmages …
