Opinions Archives
The Arrowhead OpEd section presents analysis and opinion on current issues and news. Editorials represent the views of a majority of The Arrowhead staff. Bylined articles are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the entire Arrowhead staff, the Snohomish High School student body and faculty or the Snohomish School District Board administration.
Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson smolders in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle!
Written by Freja Darville, Former Student on Monday, January 1, 2018
The latest version of Jumanji, released December 20, is a thrill ride of action and comedy. Stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan have tremendous chemistry, making this a must-see movie. You will be pulled along with these characters into the exotic world of Jumanji, a game of life and death. READ STORY »
Star Wars: The Last Jedi review
Written by Jaden Schroeder, Former Student on Monday, January 8, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi features Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Daisy Ridley as Rey, Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa, John Boyega as Finn, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren and Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron. Set in a galaxy far, far away this movie is an action adventure with some comedy and drama elements mixed in. This film was a mess riddled with plot holes and it didn’t feel like a piece of art to me and instead felt like a product made solely for money. READ STORY »
U2 - Songs of Experience Review
Written by Wesley Larson, Former Student on Tuesday, December 12, 2017
When U2 released a brand-new album on December 1, people quickly jumped on it. However, is the album worth the $11.99 price on iTunes? U2's new album "Songs of Experience", which happens to be a companion piece to their previous album released in 2014, "Songs of Innocence", has received critical acclaim, which must automatically make the album a big hit, right? Well, sadly "Songs of Experience" does not live up to the band's previous albums. READ STORY »
Las Vegas Shooting Harms the Lives and Emotions of Millions
Written by Breanna Armstrong, No Bio on Thursday, November 16, 2017
On October 1, Stephen Paddock, 64, started shooting at a concert in Las Vegas, leaving 59 people dead and 527 injured. Police later found more weapons, explosives, and ammo in his hotel room and house. His motives are still unknown. READ STORY »
SHS' Production of Les Miserables is a Hit!
Written by Chloee Henley, Former Student on Monday, May 8, 2017
Breathtaking. If there is any way to sum up the beautiful production on display in the SHS Performing Arts Center, it’s in that one word. The incredibly talented cast, rich music and brilliant costumes and sets create a euphoric experience for the audience that leaves one in tears of joy and sorrow. READ STORY »
A Review of Snohomish Theatre’s Almost Maine
Written by Laurel Peterson, Former Student on Sunday, November 27, 2016
The SHS Theatre club put on an impressive first performance of the year in the form of Almost, Maine on November 17-19, featuring excellent talent from the actors and stage crew alike.
Almost, Maine features nine love stories, all occurring in an unnamed territory of Maine. These brief vignettes follow the interactions of a varied cast of couples whose relationships range from uplifting to devastating. READ STORY »
It's Okay
Written by Chloe Crawford, Former Student on Wednesday, April 27, 2016
You’re seventeen or eighteen, and all of a sudden your teachers, parents, and other various adults in your life are asking what you want to do with your life. Well, that’s a good question, although I can hardly make a choice on what I want to eat for breakfast let alone what I want to do with my life, you think to yourself. READ STORY »
Singin’ Praises for the 2016 Drama Spring Production “Singin’ in the Rain”
Written by Holli Welcker, No Bio on Sunday, May 1, 2016
Once again, the SHS Theater Club pulled off an incredible performance with the classic musical "Singin' in the Rain," demonstrating spectacular choreography, realistic sets, convincing acting, and flawless singing and dancing.
The audience roared with laughter at the comedic personas of Cosmo Brown and Lina Lamont, played by juniors Stevie Jorgenson and Sarah Sapadin, while watching with awe and cheer at the incredible singing and dancing of seniors Braden Sigua and Kelsie Watkins acting the roles of Don Lockwood and Kathy Seldon. READ STORY »
Your Facebook friends really convinced by your hot opinion
Written by Jonah Librande, Former Student on Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Yesterday evening, all of your friends on Facebook were totally convinced to vote for your favored presidential candidate by that Huffington Post article you shared.
“I wasn’t really feeling it, until I saw that little fragmentary paragraph of writing above the article link in their post. That really resonated with me, even though the punctuation was iffy and they spent roughly thirty seconds writing the thing,” said your partner from math class.
Out of your 957 friends, all nine of the people that liked that link were definitely sold. Really. READ STORY »
The Many Ways of Saying I love You
Written by Chloe Crawford, Former Student on Friday, February 19, 2016
I love you. Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, there is never a wrong time to spread a little love. We as a whole say I love you so casually these days. Maybe it’s thrown out after a week long relationship of middle-school puppy love, or maybe you hear it every day before you go to school from your family. No matter who you hear it from, those three little words can mean a variety of things, but their initial meaning boils down to the fact that you are cared for, appreciated, wanted, and loved by someone. READ STORY »
