Since the early days of gaming and even still now there has always been a stigma around gaming. That it is meant for children and should not be taken seriously. Though video games are one of the best ways to experience media. I believe that it should be considered an art just like how movies are considered art. There is
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In the early days of gaming, there was a consistent development of games to frighten people. Since the inception of horror games in the early 1980’s, it still is going strong in the gaming market today. Why is it that the horror game genre has millions of fans worldwide? I talked with Apex High School student, Stacy Mattson and one
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On September 5th, the band Nine Inch Nails performed at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh for their Peel It Back tour. This is their first tour since 2022, and they came in swinging with their performance. Great set design and striking visuals, with lasers, lights, on screen visuals and even a giant cube. The concert began with the opener, Boys
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When I was younger and in middle school, I used to listen to the rap music that most kids listen to today. I did it because I thought it was cool, and plus all of the other kids listened to it, so when someone asked about a song or an artist, I would somewhat know what they were talking about.
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On the night of May 7, 2025, something incredible happened at Virginia Tech University. The famous rock band Metallica played a concert at Lane Stadium, and the crowd was so loud and excited that the ground actually shook. That’s right—people jumped and cheered so hard, scientists were able to record the movement in the earth, almost like a small earthquake.
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The 51st American Music Awards (AMAs) were on Monday, May 26, 2025, at theFontainebleau Las Vegas. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez and broadcast on CBS andParamount+, the event is known for recognizing music industry wins through awardsthat are determined only by fan votes on the AMAs site. Billie Eilish swept the night, winning all seven nominations, including the prestigiousArtist of the
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The classic Star Wars cinematic series is back on the big screen, and the time to watch the featured film is NOW! It’s been 20 years since it was released, and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith still remains one of everyone’s favorite films from the early 2000’s trilogy. In a movie fanatic environment, the theater is
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Pixar has played a major role in millions of lives, especially around Apex High. For students in this stage of their education, it can be so hard balancing childhood and adulthood and adjusting to a level of maturity that’s expected from us for the next few years. That’s why it’s nice to remind both teenagers and adults of some nostalgic
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The Emmy nominated drama series The White Lotus has just returned with a new season. The show has gained a lot of attention since its release in 2021. It reached up to around 2 million streams per episode in the first season. Big stars like Sydney Sweeney and Jennifer Coolidge have brought in a lot of viewership. Each season introduces
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Every year at the Grammys, all of the most idolized musicians convene to acknowledge their greatest hits released of that year. This tends to spark debates about who was truly deserving of each award. This year, many fans were let down and even went as far as saying the event was rigged. One award that sparked controversy was Beyoncé winning
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