The Ocksheperida

Power Rangers misses the mark

Andrew Mathis, Staff Writer

April 24, 2017

The new “Power Rangers” movie directed by Dean Israelite had high expectations but didn’t necessarily live up to the hype as it should have. Casting some big screen newcomers such as Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, and Ludi Lin can sometimes be a big risk for blockbusters that may not pay o...

Photo courtesy Lionsgate, Saban Brands
Photo courtesy Lionsgate, Saban Brands

Power Rangers misses the mark
“Beauty and the Beast” proves that it really is a tale as old as time

Caleb Keller, Staff Writer

April 14, 2017

On March 17, 2017 the new live action movie “Beauty and the Beast” was released in theaters. This movie was a remake of the animated 1991 version, and although there were small differences between the two, they closely resemble each other. “Beauty and the Beast” is a musical romance that is se...

Belle (Emma Watson) and the beast (Dan Stevens) dance in the iconic ballroom scene of the live-action "Beauty and the Beast."
Photo Courtesy Disney

“Beauty and the Beast” proves that it really is a tale as old as time
“Rogue One” movie breaks mold of the Star Wars franchise

Culley Emborg, Editor-In-Chief

December 19, 2016

This year, the Star Wars franchise added another chapter to their growing reputation of thrilling space operas: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which hit theaters on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. “The Force Awakens” (2015) was an epic kickoff to the franchise’s anticipated sequel trilogy, but...

Lucasfilm, Ltd.

“Rogue One” movie breaks mold of the Star Wars franchise
“Moana” breaks the Disney princess mold

Alyssa Lindberg, Staff Writer

December 7, 2016

On Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, the day before Thanksgiving, movie theaters were packed with both kids and adults alike waiting to see the new Disney movie, “Moana.” Moana, the daughter of the chief of a tribe that lives on the Polynesian island Motunui, sets out on an oceanic voyage with the d...

Moana (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson)
Walt Disney Pictures

“Moana” breaks the Disney princess mold
“Fantastic Beasts” is an incredible prequel Harry Potter

Drew Mathis, Staff Writer

December 7, 2016

With its stunning visual effects and amazing story line, the Harry Potter franchise has been nothing short of excellent. The new movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is no exception. In terms of the older Harry Potter films, this goes a little off the book, because instead of focusi...

Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne.
Warner Bros. Pictures

“Fantastic Beasts” is an incredible prequel Harry Potter

News

Sheridan Police Department’s new K-9 unit visits Sheridan High School

To protect and serve the city of Sheridan and the people in it, the Sheridan Police Department attempt to use every resource possible. The purpose of a scent detectio...

April 14, 2017

Sheridan We the People wins State

Victoria Petermann, Web Editor

The Sheridan High School We the People team won the State finals competition on Feb. 6 in Laramie Wyo. The Sheridan High School team was against Cheyenne Central, Cheye...

February 14, 2017

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Sports

Girls Swim Team Dominate Relay Records at Invite

Sam Sampson, Staff Writer

The girls swim dive team had their annual Sheridan Invite the weekend of Sept. 23-24. On Friday, the first day of the invite, Kelly Walsh and Laramie competed against Sh...

October 7, 2016

Swim team finding motivation in a simple board

Chase McFadden, SST Contributor

Hard hats are replaced with swim caps, but make no mistake: when the Sheridan (Wyo.) Lady Broncs set up shop, prepare to enter a construction zone. They travel with hammer,...

September 28, 2016