Titan Tribune

By Juan Manuel Lozada Corinaldesi Originally written by Charles Dickens "Christmas is a time for joy, celebration, and friendship. The air is filled with the warmth of family, the brilliance of twinkling lights, and the delicious aroma of holiday sweets and a Christmas tree. For many, it's a time for introspection, giving, and creating lasting memories. Christmas gives a sense of enchantment and wonder that fills hearts with gladness, whether through generations-old traditions or new moments spent with loved ones. There are many stories about the magic of Christmas, but everyone is familiar with "A Christmas Carol," which tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who resents Christmas, like the Grinch..." “A Christmas Carol” Once upon a time, one snowy winter day, it was Christmas Eve. Mean old Ebenezer Scrooge was in his freezing cold office. Young Bob Cratchit worked long hours there for very little pay. Scrooge said, ...

Inspired by Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein By Aspen Worbeck What is love ? the creature wonders. He is an amalgamation of broken parts and buried secrets, things that should be long gone but were cruelly wrenched from the surface to build him . An abomination. He has listened to the humans, heard their silvery speech and the words that flutter across their tongues like a promise. Among those words, there is one that seems to gently squeeze on his rotten heart: love . He traces the word with his misshapen mouth, his lips pressing together in the corners, tongue flicking gently against his pearly white teeth as they brush against his lip. What does it mean to feel love ? The humans describe it as something in your chest, like a lion, or a rabbit. Not physically there, but it makes your heart beat traitorously and your brain act differently. The creature wonders if it is possible for him to truly feel this way. What would it be like? Would there be a connecti...

By Lia Low, Hiona Oyama, and Amelia Kondor This month, Templeton’s book club finished Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. This novel was one of our most anticipated reads and pleased several of our book club members. Altogether, we’ve given this book an average rating of 4.45/5 stars. Inthis fast-paced, science-fiction fantasy, we follow a spunky villain protagonist. This novel is a mecha reimagining of the rise of Chinese Empress, Wu Zetian. She is out for revenge as she conquers mysterious enemies, her own inner demons, and the patriarchy. In the dystopian world she lives in, everyone contains a life force called Qi. Men have yang Qi, while women have yin Qi. Men are always stronger — or so Zetian has been told her whole life. When she first has to channel her Qi in battle, however, she realizes that she is stronger than she has been told. Follow her on this thrillingjourney of rising up to fight against an oppressive system and uncovering thesystems behin...

By Lia Low “Welcome! Everything is fine.” The Good Place is a comedy series that takes place in the afterlife. Viewers follow a diverse cast through surprising news as the protagonist, Eleanor Shellstrop, realizes she is there by mistake. Unfortunately, this show ended in 2020. On Netlfix, the maturity rating is TV-14 for language, smoking, substances, and violence. The average length of the episodes is about 20 minutes. It is funny, lighthearted, and great to watch with friends and family. This recommendation is approved by Ms. Vadacchino and Ms. Zambrano. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a part of the Bridgerton collection. In this historical fiction, we are taken through Queen Charlotte’s past with King George. If you liked Bridgerton, you’ll be happy to know that this third season revisits the same characters. This series is based on Julia Quinn’s romantic novels. The episodes in this collection are around 45-60 minutes long. Please not...

By Lia Low     Turtles All The Down by John Green Templeton’s book club finished John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down this spring break. It took us about one month to read as we take our time for those of us with tight schedules, school trips, and family vacations. We plan to read The Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, and The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides in the upcoming months. Our average rating for this novel is 4.15/5 stars. It is a medium-paced, young adult story that focuses on the main character’s anxiety, resilience, and friendships. The protagonist, Aza Holmes, is a sixteen-year-old girl who gets sucked into the investigation of the disappearance of the fugitive and billionaire, Russell Pickett. She reunites with her old friend, Davis (Mr. Pickett’s son), and she navigates who she is as a person. Aza’s best friend hopes for the one hundred-thousand-dollar reward, which she aims to get while battling ...