Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Lamar High School's Student-Run News Publication

LAMAR LIFE

Excerpt from Moonlight (2016)

Lack of Representation in Media for Queer People of Color

Sofia Munoz, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2022

It has been around 127 years since the first movie came out and 95 years since the first talking movie was released. Yet it has only been in these last couple years that queer characters were added to mainstream media and even less since they were represented as actual people and not just token characters...

Who Will Win/Should Win an Oscar?

Who Will Win/Should Win an Oscar?

Ben Newmann, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2022

The Academy award nominations were announced on the morning of Tuesday February 8 and are to be held in late March of this year. As always the Academy sets out to recognize the best of film and as always not all of the nominees are up to snuff. So here is your guide to seeing what will win and what should...

Rue Bennett from Euphoria.

Does Euphoria Glamorize Drugs?

Elise Barnette, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2022

Euphoria is a popular teen drama created and written by Sam Levinson. The show follows 17-year-old Rue Bennett, who’s caught up in the endless cycle of drug addiction. Euphoria has brought to light many problems and struggles that teens deal with on a daily basis. Though one of the most common themes...

Lamars talented musicians at a competition

Future of Lamar’s Band

Brooklyn Carmona, Staff Writer Feb 24, 2022

Recently, many events and celebrations have been taking place in the school band. On Feb. 5, the band participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble competition at Heights High School.  Out of the performers, two ensembles and one soloist received perfect scores! What does this mean for the future of...

Characters of House of Gucci.

What there is to love and hate about House of Gucci

Sofia Munoz, Staff Writer Feb 1, 2022

House of Gucci, a movie named after the 2000’s book it was based on, is directed by Ridley Scott and retells the story of the Gucci economic affairs and family feuds.  Aside from focusing on Maurizio Gucci’s relationship with his wife, the film shows how Rodolfo and Aldo Gucci managed the company...

Opening night of the production.

Lamar Theater Prepares for Doomsday

Ben Newmann, Staff Writer Jan 27, 2022

The cast and crew of musical The Crack of Doom or How I Learned to Love the Meteor were under a ticking clock on the days of December 8 through 9 as they prepared for opening night which was less than a week away. This was made clear an hour in to the rehearsal as co-director,  Aimee Small was chanting...

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