Miramonte Grad in the Hunger Games
Maddie Nicolaisen, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Miramonte alumi, Brooke Bundy gets her big Hollywood break in the upcoming film, The Hunger Games. Bundy plays Octavia, a stylist that assists the main characters in preparing for the competition. Mirador: When did you graduate, and first get started in acting? Brooke Bundy: I graduated from Miramonte... Read more »
2012 Promises New Albums and Failures
Julia Hass and Katie Hoskins, Staff Writers
February 3, 2012
Lana Del Rey- Born to Die- Jan. 2012 You either love her or you hate her, but the “Video Games” singer does have an intriguing voice. She can either emulate the soul of Adele’s voice, as seen in “Born to Die” or the whine of a baby in “Kinda Outta Luck.” Her recently released album gained... Read more »
Mirador Staff Picks Favorite Youtube Videos
Maddie Nicolaisen, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
Tired of studying from finals? We’re not advocating procrastination, but come on; you were going to “take a quick study break” (for a couple hours) anyway! Check out the Mirador’s suggestions for the best videos on the web! 1. Jimmy Kimmel “Terrible Christmas Presents” 2. Coning... Read more »
East Bay Features Delicious Desserts
Cassidy Waters, Staff Writer
December 15, 2011
The East Bay is known for being home to famous sports teams and prestigious schools, but it also contains a variety of dessert options. From old-fashioned ice cream parlors to stylish cupcake shops, the East Bay has unlimited options when you want to have something sweet. C.R.E.A.M. (Cookies Rules... Read more »
Write Santa a Letter, Mad Libs Style
Karmi Chan and Katie Hoskins, Staff Writers
December 15, 2011
Instead of stressing about how to compose your letter to Santa, simply fill in the blanks, Mad Libs style! Your name: Salutation: Verb: Noun: Food: Beverage: Number: Unit of Time: Adjective: Type of Family Member: Number: Animal: Plural Noun: Number: Famous Movie Star: Song: Plural Noun: Plural Noun: Plural... Read more »
‘Tis the Season for Very Rockin’ Music
Julia Hass and Maddie Nicolaisen, Staff Writers
December 15, 2011
Michael Buble : Christmas This album is very Frank Sinatra-esque with Buble’s smooth voice and jazzy style. His Christmas songs are very classy, perfect for a fancy dinner party. Buble does all the favorites: “Feliz Navidad”, “Santa Baby”, “Ave Maria”. You want it, he’s got it. Justin... Read more »
No Shave November No Longer For Men Only!
Courtney Attard
December 5, 2011
No shave November is no longer for boys! Sophomore, Natalie Vigo, lasted over a month without shaving her legs – one of the few female participants at Miramonte. Most participants of this hairy contest started Nov. 1, but Vigo started a little early. “Shaving is a nuisance so I cheated and started... Read more »
Breaking Down Breaking Dawn
Julia Hass, Staff Writer
November 27, 2011
Breaking Dawn Part 1, the fourth installment of the Twilight saga opened on November 18,2011. In the film, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) must deal with an unexpected pregnancy and various threats to their lives. Though this movie is supposed to be thrilling and heartwrenching,... Read more »
Teenage Dreams Come True Every Day
Devin Mottier, Staff Writer
November 22, 2011
Teens screaming, women in ice cream cone bras, and glow sticks flashing. This can only mean one thing: Katy Perry is in town. Thousands of dedicated enthusiasts poured into the Oracle Arena on Nov. 21 for Perry’s 2011 California Dreams Tour featuring the UK’s own electropop goddess, Ellie Goulding,... Read more »
Entourage Becomes a Feature Film
Josh Dathe, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
HBO has produced some dearly loved TV shows which are being turned into movies. Sex and the City, a popular HBO show, was turned into to movies after six successful seasons. According to most critics, these movies were borderline terrible. Another HBO series, Entourage, is on schedule to be made... Read more »
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