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Corbin's Critique: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Corbin’s Critique: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Corbin Bolies
November 17, 2016

The wizarding world is back in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the first in a five-part series of films, as it masterfully reintroduces...

Students attend yearbook signing party

Students attend yearbook signing party

Corbin Bolies
June 1, 2016

After a year of success, seniors celebrated their year at the yearbook signing party. Check out some pictures of the event! [su_slider source="media:...

Seniors attend second annual academic scholarship signing party

Seniors attend second annual academic scholarship signing party

Corbin Bolies
April 19, 2016

On Apr. 19, Krop held its second annual Academic Scholarship Signing Party, an event held to celebrate academic achievements. Organized by activities director...

Corbin's Critique: Captain America: Civil War

Corbin’s Critique: Captain America: Civil War

Corbin Bolies
April 19, 2016

 There’s something special about Captain America: Civil War. It’s not the inclusion of the Avengers, as we’ve seen that twice before. Nor is it...

Enter to win a prize pack for THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT!

Enter to win a prize pack for THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT!

Corbin Bolies
March 11, 2016

After a great response to the first contest, The Strike Online is hosting a giveaway for THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT! The film comes out on Mar. 18,...

Viral artists perform for  students during testing season

Viral artists perform for students during testing season

Corbin Bolies
March 3, 2016

On Mar. 3, Krop was paid a special surprise visit by viral artists iLoveMemphis, Kevin Cameron and TaylorGirlz. At a pep rally, Cameron opened the show...

Corbin's Critique: Pride + Prejudice + Zombies

Corbin’s Critique: Pride + Prejudice + Zombies

Corbin Bolies
February 5, 2016

Pride + Prejudice + Zombies is interesting, to say the least. Not in terms of story, as that is rather lacking. Nor in terms of character development,...

Krop students win Best in State in Verizon Innovative App Challenge

Krop students win Best in State in Verizon Innovative App Challenge

Corbin Bolies
January 11, 2016

A team of Krop Students, including juniors Ben Manley, Clinton Jules, Chase Feldman, Monica Wang and sophomore sisters Stephanie and Eliza Morton competed...

Corbin's Critique: In the Heart of the Sea

Corbin’s Critique: In the Heart of the Sea

Corbin Bolies
December 11, 2015

In the Heart of the Sea, based off the book of the same name, tells the harrowing tale of the sinking of the Essex, a story that inspired Herman Menville’s...

Amber Lubie wins Mockingjay prize pack

Amber Lubie wins Mockingjay prize pack

Corbin Bolies
November 16, 2015

After many entries and a lot of fantastic responses, The Lightning Strike Online is happy to announce that senior Amber Lubie has won our contest to win...

[OVER] Enter to win a MOCKINGJAY- PART 2 prize pack!

[OVER] Enter to win a MOCKINGJAY- PART 2 prize pack!

Corbin Bolies
November 6, 2015

The Lightning Strike is hosting its first online-exclusive contest! The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is coming out on November 20th, and The Strike...

Krop holds its second "Krop Talks"

Krop holds its second “Krop Talks”

Corbin Bolies
November 4, 2015

On Wednesday, November 4th, the second "Krop Talks" was held, sponsored by PeaceJam. The discussion was led by senior Camille Cano, discussing an issue...

Nicolas Chmielewski wins Rhythm of Life Award at local film festival

Nicolas Chmielewski wins Rhythm of Life Award at local film festival

Corbin Bolies
October 22, 2015

On October 17th, junior (and spread editor for The Strike) Nicolas Chimielewsi won the "Rhythm of Life" Award at the 5th Annual John Paul II Interfaith...

Corbin's Critique - Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Corbin’s Critique – Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Corbin Bolies
September 25, 2015

I liked The Maze Runner. What worked well within the film was that, since the characters were confined to the small scale of the maze, they were able to...

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