Seek Sanderson’s Skyward
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
March 18, 2019
Filed under A & E
Brandon Sanderson has published 24 books and has hit the New York Times Bestseller List 15 times. One of his newer books, Skyward, hit shelves on November 6, 2018, and was immediately snatched by loyal fans and readers. This young adult science fiction novel takes readers into the world of Detritus, w...
Tang & Biscuit Revives Shuffleboard
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
March 13, 2019
Filed under A & E
The up-and-coming Scott’s Addition District in Richmond, Virginia, houses many breweries, restaurants, apartments, and the newly-established Tang & Biscuit Social Club. The Tang & Biscuit acts as a restaurant, social club, shuffleboard court, and board-game palace. Outwardly, this venue sports b...
How to Train Your Dragon’s Conclusion Satisfies
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
March 1, 2019
Filed under A & E
Families and friends alike anticipated the finale of the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. Loyal watchers jumped at the chance to watch it on its release date, February 22, 2019. The exciting conclusion to Hiccup and Toothless' story brought laughter and tears. The How to Train Your Dragon movies...
A Cup of Carytown Coffee with a Side of Music, Please
January 23, 2019
Filed under A & E, Performing Arts, Showcase
Located in the Charter Colony Place Shopping Center, Midlothian's Carytown Coffee brings fresh brewed coffee and a warm smile to each customer. Upon entering the eccentric shop, nothing seems to have a consistent theme except the leather jackets and dyed hair of customers. The vibrancy of the cafe rang...
Battle of the Barbecues: Shane’s Rib Shack vs. Mission Barbecue
Zinzi Symister and Maddie Burke
January 17, 2019
Filed under A & E
For barbecue lovers, Midlothian houses two unique restaurants that will hit your sweet or savory spot: Mission BBQ and Shane’s Rib Shack. Each receive 3.5 stars on Yelp, so the Midlo Scoop decided to get to the bottom of which one is the superior barbecue chain. Both restaurants bring various choices...
Caraval Entrances Young Readers
Rachel Bybee, Art's Editor
January 17, 2019
Filed under A & E
“Welcome, welcome to Caraval! The grandest show on land or by sea. Inside you’ll experience more wonders than most people see in a lifetime. You can sip magic from a cup and buy dreams in a bottle. But before you fully enter into our world, you must remember it’s all a game.” New York Times...
Bottoms Up Pizza Pops With Flavor
Rachel Bybee, Arts Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under A & E
Bottoms Up Pizza, located on Dock Street in downtown Richmond, is open for business to all who want to try this savory pizzeria. Bottoms Up provides pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and taste-bud tingling appetizers, such as breadsticks and nachos. It also offers unique, mouth-watering desserts, such as...
Spanish Students Reflect on Film
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom, PBL
Throughout the first semester, Honors Spanish 4 students in Señora Travis Jimenez’s class viewed, analyzed, and wrote about the award-winning film, Ladrón Que Roba A Ladrón. Each student composed a review of the movie in Spanish, and each copy underwent numerous editing stages. After weeks of revising...
Leigh Bardugo Introduces Unique YA Novels
Rachel Bybee, Arts Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
Leigh Bardugo, a young adult novelist, is known for her brilliant books that take place in the Grishaverse. The first book she published was Shadow and Bone, the first book of the Grisha Trilogy. She draws in her readers with detailed descriptions and thrilling plots. Shadow and Bone begins with Ali...
Fans Flock to Marvel’s Infinity War
Rachel Bybee, Midlo Scoop Staff
May 3, 2018
Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War, which hit theaters on April 27, 2018, made about $640.9 million at the box office on opening weekend, breaking all previous records. During this new hit movie, every Marvel character meets and fights against the most powerful foe the superheroes had yet to face:...
Black Panther Packs Theaters
Nour Goulmamine and Marisa Ruotolo
March 1, 2018
Filed under Special Features
If you find yourself at the movies unsure of what to see, perhaps follow in the footsteps of millions to watch the highly anticipated film, Black Panther. Released on February 16, 2018, the film follows the story of T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), former Prince of the technologically-advanced African nati...
The Greatest Showman Wows Audiences
Marisa Ruotolo, Midlo Scoop Staff
January 23, 2018
Filed under Visual Arts
On December 22, 2017, The Greatest Showman hit theaters in Richmond. The trailers leading up to the day excited many and boosted expectations through the roof. The movie, which recounts the true story of P.T. Barnum, is receiving critical acclaim as a “heartwarming film” that tells the history o...
