AMBUSH! Arts & Culture
“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.”
― Émile Zola
― Émile Zola
Movie Review: Singby Shawn McCraith '18
The comedy is perfectly timed and can be understood by the audience. The length of the film is not too terribly long and may be just the right amount to anyone who would want to watch a movie about singing. The music and song choices that were selected will make you want to sing along because of the character’s voices. There are many well-known actors in the film with Matthew McConaughey being the main character along with Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Seth MacFarlane, and Taron Egerton as supporting characters. Sing is a wondrous sensation of sadness and buzzing joy that can be felt by anyone who watches, which makes this movie a must-see. A moderate pace with downright hilarious scenes throughout the movie and scenes that make you soggy-eyed from the actions of other characters makes the film seem like it is more than just singing animals. Petrifying Poetry Contest!by Sage Addington '18 Are you a poet or amateur writer? We at Ambush! want to read your poems! For the month of October the Arts & Culture section will be sponsoring a poetry contest with three prizes for the top three poems. The contest will be held until October 27th and the prizes will be various mystery Halloween goodies bags. The winners of the poetry contest will be announced Monday, October 30th. Everyone is encouraged to enter a poem as the contest is not limited to just students, but goes out to staff as well. Show us what you got and hopefully you'll leave us scared out of our socks and walking away with your own Halloween surprise! Movie Review: Coleman Richard Hellby Meche' Williams '19
When I hear “2 Heads” come on I feel energetic, my mood completely changes and sky rockets to wanting to get up and start dancing and sing along with Coleman Hell. The reason he wrote “2 Heads” was to help others going through a difficult time, whether that be a break-up or other personal problems, he wanted his music to have an impact on others. It gave him pleasure to know that the response and comments on his song was positive, saying it changed their lives, making them feel good, and how the beat makes them want to dance. If you haven’t heard of Coleman Hell or listened to one of songs yet, I suggested you check him out and see if his music is something you can enjoy. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last week we asked Ambush! Poll takers which street painting they liked the most and 50% said the juniors, 33% said sophomores, and 12% said the freshman.
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Street Art at the Class Games!by Meche Williams '19 On tuesday September 12, 2017, there was class games and the activity was street art painting held right in front of Gallup High School on the road, it started at 5:00 pm. All four class (seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshman) compete against one another for the best street art that represents their class and includes the 50s theme. They had a total of 2 hours to get it done only using the four colors given to them, which are orange, white, black, and their class color. Freshman class of 2021 (Green) Question: How do you feel about your class street painting? And which one do you think is best out of all 4 classes? Alizay Chavez: Class street painting was very fun. I believe that it went very well for our first time doing it. Out of all the classes I think that the seniors had the best painting. Sophomore class of 2020 (Yellow) Junior class of 2019 (Red) Question: How do you feel about your class street painting? And which one do you think is best out of all 4 classes? Prina Patel: Despite everyone having great street paintings, juniors really had the best. Our class worked together and completed the task efficiently, and the painting was splendid. Christopher Mazon: Our class street painting came out better than everyone expected. The class worked together as a team to complete the task. I'm really proud of what we accomplished. All of the classes had great street paintings this year, but I'd have to say my favorite is the juniors. Senior class of 2018 (Blue) Question: How do you feel about your class street painting? And which one do you think is best out of all 4 classes? Anonymous: Our street painting could of been way better. We had a plan but as people got excited they stopped doing what made sense. The best class painting was probably from the sophomores. They put a record track into theirs and it looked sick! Tyler Gonzales: Our Senior class painting was overall a success we did end up having some flaws with the paint because it didn't come out as expected, but yet it was a very fun experience, especially for my last street painting in high school. I say the senior class was and is the best out all four classes because the senior class has a better layout in their area of painting as well as an outstanding drawing to go along with our 50s theme. Movie Review: Get Outby Rocco Addington '20
Restaurant Review: Breakfast Burrito at Earl's Family Restaurantby Sage Addington '18
If you’re looking for a good breakfast with some great chili, the breakfast burrito at Earl’s can fill up anybody on a reasonable price. Go on and give it a try! Artist Appreciation: Jakyra Johnsonby Shawn McCraith '18 Jakyra Johnson is a wonderful and zany young lady that draws/paints whatever she chooses. She is a senior this year and not a whole lot of students have seen her artwork. Her works are filled with so much color that it feels like you are walking the Rainbow Road from Mario Kart. Creating and producing art is a natural skill she has and it should be showcased to all who like amazing art. In this interview she gives insight on how long or what takes place when she flexes her creative abilities. Question: How long does it take to complete a project and what is your favorite media? Johnson: It really depends on what I am designing. It also depends on what type of materials I’m using. Usually I typically spend a month on each project to perfect it. My favorite medias are oil pastels on canvas. Oil pastels are my favorite and for me, easier to work with. Question: How will art play a role in your future? Johnson: Well, I always dreamed of being a surgeon or a pediatric doctor. Art doesn’t really fit in with what I want to do, but I could do volunteer work for many places. I could paint murals for like the hospital I work at. Art does have a big impact in my life though, it makes me feel like me and my dad will always be together because my dad’s a really good artist. This is one of the many reasons why we connect. Question: Which colors do you experiment with the most? Johnson: The cool colors are what I experiment with the most. I think they’re such delicate pigments. I like to lighten and darken them and mix them together to create “new” colors. Question: What are the expenses of an artist that likes to express themselves all the time? Johnson: It’s a nightmare. I mean it’s not too bad, unless you’re my dad or with my dad. My dad likes to get me the “good stuff” and that could mean a lot of money signs, but he knows I love art as much as he does. Question: How do you express yourself through art? Johnson: I guess you could say I express myself with the pigments I use. Most of my artwork is bright. I’m a happy person, so I think using bright colors really tell who I am. I express myself with every piece I make. Question: What helps the thought process of creating something beautiful and meaningful to you? Johnson: I really refer to my memories and family. Both of which I hold dearly to my heart. They have a big influence on my art. Question: Do your emotions affect the way your art is created? Johnson: I wouldn’t think my emotions affect my art. If I set myself to create such a perfect piece, then I will do so and make sure it’s as perfect as can be. What really affects my art, is lack of concentration. I have to be focused to work on my art or else I will never get it done. So much can be done, but in the end it is all worth it and Jakyra has informed us so. Art is not easy and is definitely not as appreciated as much as it should, but it is terrific. She has many ties with her dad and draws inspiration from family which is what almost anyone would do. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last week we at Ambush! asked our readers what is their favorite media to work in. 50% of poll takers said they prefer paint, 37% said pens/pencils, and the other 13% said colored pencils.
Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy 2by Shawn McCraith '18 Dancing is a big part of the film along with cracking jokes and hilarious tomfoolery. Love has a bigger role in this film than the first and the origins of Peter Quill’s parents is a chunk of where the feelings is derived. Dave Bautista and Vin Diesel deliver excellent roles in their characters Drax the Destroyer and Baby Groot. Michael Rooker’s role is more clear and prominent in this feature. Ego and Mantis are two new characters that add comedic value to the story so they help make the movie more enjoyable for everyone. The action in the movie is explosive and a visual joyride filled with colors that adds to the whole color theme of the film. This movie is an amazing visual spectacle, and hilarious blockbuster that no one can hate Restaurant Review: El Metateby Sage Addington '18
If you haven’t tried El Metate yet I would definitely give it a try. I only tried two dishes, but from what I experience the restaurant has great atmosphere, great service, and great food. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll!Last week we asked Ambush! Poll takers if they thought the stereotype of drama being ignored by the school is accurate; 100% of poll takers said yes.
Movie Review: Alien Covenantby Rocco Addington '20
The movie also has some beautiful yet horrifying symbolism. As amazing as the symbolism is, it’s still a horror movie, though there are some silly moments the film makers tried to play off as scary. I don’t see the film as scary more than grim. Just to be clear, this movie is not for the faint of heart. Towards the end you’ll start to get the real tone and message of the movie (only when you have gotten past the part where this is supposed to be a horror movie) and you’ll actually start to enjoy the movie… That is if you can ignore the minor plot holes to enjoy all the gore, symbolism, horror and stunning visuals. The main problem in this film lies in the pacing and predictable “horror movie traps.” Drama Club's Radical Raffle!by Sage Addington '18 Drama Club is holding a fundraiser that all students and staff are encouraged to participate in. The club is wanting to go on a trip in February so they are going all out with this back to school raffle. The prize basket will include school supplies such as colored pencils, glue sticks, and best of all… A LAPTOP! That’s right, there will be a small laptop in the prize basket for the winner of the raffle. Raffle tickets will go on sale September 7th and last till September 21st. Raffle tickets are $5 and can be purchased in B-110 from Ms. Edelson. Restaurant Review: Frybread Pudding at Chei's Grillby Christina Maldonado '19
I looked upon what was given to me, it was an evenly cut rectangular shape with a delightful cloud of vanilla ice cream on top. The flavors began to create a large combination with tasteful and produce well constructed dessert. The frybread was not greasy, but brought out tasteful flavors with the dried cranberries and cinnamon, but the milk and ice cream gave it an extra moist texture. I would rate this dessert a 4 out of 5 paws; in my opinion, the title was slightly misleading, when I think of pudding, I naturally think of something creamy, but pudding can also be defined as a sweet or savory steamed dish made with flour. I was informed that this dish is steamed, and made out of flour(the fry bread) so it would be considered pudding. Also, I was told that there were chocolate chips in the dessert, so I was expecting a powerful hit of chocolate, but I was still satisfied with the results. If you want to try an unforeseen dessert, I highly recommend that you reach your sufficient dessert needs at Cheii’s Restaurant. Fry bread Pudding Recipe: 1 tray of fresh eggs 4 cups of milk 2 cups of sugar 1/4th cup of cinnamon 1 cup of chocolate chip 1 cup of dry cranberries 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract 5 frybread (½ inch dice) Combine all ingredients in a bowl to mix and whisk, then pour ingredients into a pan, and steam for 30 minutes. When it is done, place it in the oven for 10 minutes until brown. (The dessert is not cooked individually but as a batch). The Beats in Band: Interview with Jacob Ashley-Martinezby Danica Daniels '20 Are there things you’ve wondered about band? Do you ever wonder what type of music they play? Well I sat down to do a virtual interview with one of the section leaders, Jacob Ashley-Martinez. Currently, the only events band has are the home football games, but they do have contests coming up later on in the season. As for the music, the two main songs that they are focusing on are “Crazy in Love” by Beyonce, “Smells like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana, and they also play “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, and “Thrift Shop” by Maclemore. The song that has been the most difficult for the band is the Na Na song, but they continue to work and improve on it. When asked how the band is doing performance wise Jacob stated, ‘’I am very proud to say that we as a band have improved within this school year. From last year to now we have made very good progress with our playing and we have been told of our improvement by the school’s staff.” In Jacob’s opinion the band is okay where it is at and the only thing he would want to change is having the entire band practice together instead of just the drum line. As for Martinez, his role as a section leader for the drum line is to keep the section in check and practice their music so they can memorize it. He chose the drums because he’s always liked them since he was little. Martinez is proud that he made the decision to be apart of the band for the memories it will give him and says he is happy that he fulfilled his dreams of being a drummer. Although he has a busy future planned for himself, Jacob still hopes to play the drums in the future. Good luck to Jacob and the rest of the band in the rest of their season!! Artist Appreciation: Angelena Benallyby Derek Curley '19
Question: What art do you primarily work on? Benally: I primarily work on cartoons and realistic drawings. I love cartoons as well as realistic drawing because I want to show my creativity in them to others. Question: Where do you get your inspiration and ideas from? Benally: I as a cartoonist get my inspiration and ideas from movies, games and the things I love. Those things are where I get my inspiration from as well as my imagination. Question: What is your backstory of becoming an artist? Benally: It was when knowing that my family are all artistic that I wanted to be the same. Also when I was young I loved to watch cartoons and games it’s what I wanted to draw As for my personal favorite cartoon, it would be Courage the Cowardly Dog which inspired me to draw. Question: Would you say that your personality is reflected in your work? Benally: Yes, I do think that my personality does reflect in my work because I have a funny and happy personality. I was shy at expressing my feelings to people until I started drawing and it reflected my personality to people who admired my work. In my short interview with Benally, I have learned many new things about her. I have learned that she gets her inspiration from many different things. I learned that her favorite show would have to be Courage the Cowardly Dog and that her happy personality shows in her work. One big thing I learned about Benally is that she shows her emotions and puts in a lot of work in her drawings. So for this weeks artist appreciation, I have proudly presented Angelena Benally, a Gallup High School freshman and proud part of the class of 2021. Equity, Discouragement in Dramaby Sage Addington '18 It’s a common stereotype that drama club is brushed a side, but stereotypes exist for a reason. With the new school year here, there’s been a few noticeable differences around the school. Locks on bathroom doors have been installed and so have hand sanitizer dispensers in each classroom, but that’s not all. Classes such as weight lifting have gotten upgrades and Culinary has been promised new stoves, but what about Drama? While talking to drama director Nona Edelson, Edelson said, “We’re like the step-children,” implying that athletes are the biological children. “We’re a group of artists who aren’t valued. We aren’t valued school wide.” Why such the strong claim? As far as getting new equipment or repairs to the auditorium, it’s basically been a solid “maybe.” In May Edelson was asked if any repairs were needed in the school’s auditorium and she replied that the stage curtain is torn, the sound system is antiquated, and the stage lights need to be worked on. In the final month of the 2016-17 school year, the stage lights were put at risk when a leak developed in the ceiling right beside them. This year the curtain is still torn, the sound system is still antiquated, and it’s unknown if the leak around the stage lights was ever fixed. Along with having to wait for repairs and updates the the auditorium, Edelson commented that “We [the drama club] did not have one single administrator come to our play. You should support all programs in the school.” Besides not being promised any repairs, drama hasn’t seen a single administrator at one of their plays in two years. WEEKLY POLLLast Week's Poll Results!Last week we at Ambush! asked the readers if they missed school August 21st due to the solar eclipse and 75% of poll takers said they did, while 25% said they didn't. When asking the reason as to why poll takers missed school on the 21st 50% of Ambush! poll takers said it was for their cultural beliefs, 17% said they wanted to observe traditions, and the remaining 33% just wanted to miss school.
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