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The Hunger Games By: Suzanne Collins  Plot Summary: Katniss Everdeen lives in a dystopian world where 2 people from 12 different districts fight to the death for the amusement of the capitol people. She grew up in District 12, the poorest district. Reaping day is the day when the 2 people are chosen. When the female tribute is chosen, it is Katniss’s sister, Prim. Katniss quickly volunteers herself instead. The male tribute is drawn, and she discovers that it is the town baker’s son, Peeta Mellark. Katniss and Peeta are immediately put on a train to the capitol alongside their new mentor, Haymitch. Haymitch was the most recent champion from District 12. He is responsible for getting them gifts when they are in the arena. When they arrive at the capitol, Katniss and Peeta must prepare for the opening ceremony. Each stylist dresses up their tributes in a way that represents the district they are from. For example, District 12 is the coal mining district, so Cinna, Katniss’s stylist, ...

Trigger Warning: Disturbing imagery, mentions of suicide and violence. O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mbo5vHy8dw     リング . . . . . . . A summary, analysis, and comparison of リング/Ringu, by Koji Suzuki (1994), and a theatrical adaptation by the same name by Hideo Nakata (1998). Included is a brief mentioning of the American remake: The Ring by Gore Verbinski (2001) What you just saw above was the original Ring movie's cursed video tape. If you saw this, or something similar, then you're in the same shoes as Asakawa Kazuyuki (Last name, first name) in the book, Asakawa Reiko in the 1st movie, and Rachel Keller (First name, last name) in the American remake. "What did I just see? What is the meaning of it? Who made it?" You probably are asking... To know, let's dive into the novel by Koji Suzuki, the original source material behind one of the most iconic characters in  j-horror (Japanese horror), or just horror in general. リング September 5th. The novel first introd...

     Recently, you may have gotten an email about Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Uni received a grant allowing students and faculty to take part in a virtual tour of Auschwitz. This email reminded me about a book that I read the summer of subbie year called Prisoner B-3087 written by Alan Gratz. Here’s a quick summary of the book and a review of my opinions on it. Yanek Gruener, a little Jewish child and ain character of this story is ten years old when the Nazis invaded his native city of Kraków, Poland in September 1939. Yanek, his parents, Oskar and Mina, and the rest of his Jewish family are all subjected to immediate limitations on their liberties. He arrives at a concentration camp, where he sees his uncle Moshe for the first time. Yanek must stay unknown and unconcerned about anything, Moshe continues, because anything might be used as an excuse for the Nazis to execute people. The whole story goes on about Yanek’s adventure and is a thrilling yet re...

The Ruins of Gorlan John Flanagan Summary: The Ruins of Gorlan is the first book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series. The book starts by introducing the major enemy, Morgarath, who was exiled by King Duncan 15 years ago. Morgarath has been carefully plotting his revenge against King Duncan and the kingdom, Araluen. His army is comprised of the evil creatures, wargals. In Arulen, Will begins his training to become a ranger with his mentor, Halt. Halt is a serious person, and his teachings with Will reflect that. During a lesson, Halt takes Will to visit Old Bob, the equestrian of the fief, and Bob introduces Will to his horse, Tug. Tug is a strong and fast horse who reflects Will’s eagerness to learn. Meanwhile, Horace, a member of Battleschool, is training to become a member of the army. However, his life is incredibly depressing because he is constantly being bullied and harassed by his classmates. One day, Horace is selected to join a boar hunt with Will and Halt. Once the gr...

  Beach House: By R.L Stine A review by Willie Fowler Summary of the first chapters. With the removal of many spoilers. ~~~.+**+.~~~ Picture this: It's the Summer of 1956, school just got out, and new hits like "Sh-Boom" just dropped on the radio. You go out to the beach in an old convertible with the crash-resistance of a Pringle, and hang out with your friends. We have Maria, Amy, Ronnie, Stuart, and... Buddy . I don't mean to judge, but I always thought that "Buddy" was sort of an odd name for someone. Maria is our lead, with black, silky hair, never gone steady with someone. Amy, who is curiously described to be mouse-like, going steady with Ronnie, Ronnie, an annoying jokester character whose pranks lean more towards needless cruelty, Stuart, the cool kid. Or, really tries hard to be. He's the guy with the heavily, and I mean heavily applied gel in his ducktail hairstyle.  and then Buddy. Good looking, but described as 'intense,' 'very s...