The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
Ian Fertig

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor

Senior Ian Fertig is a two-year member of The Prowler staff.  He is an arts & entertainment editor and a staff writer.

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The world is full of stories, but none more important than the stories of our lives. Live the narrative you create for yourself, not the one people create for you.

Tell a real story

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
May 16, 2019
Top 10

[Photo] The B19 Ten

Sophia Bender, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
After a long break, indie rock band Vampire Weekend released their newest and lengthiest album, “Father of the Bride,” last week. This massive work was a beautiful step forward for the band, marking the start of a new period in their career.

‘Father of the Bride’ weds old love with modern style

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
May 12, 2019
Senioritis is running rampant at the Mill and The Prowler has all the answers for curing it. The answer for the disease that causes laziness is revealed in five easy steps.

[Photo] The Prowler’s five-step guide to curing senioritis

Jacob Hunt, News Editor
May 5, 2019
The heroes left still living after the decimation caused by Thanos pull together to Avenge the world one last time in “Avengers: Endgame.” This story was a dramatic and wildly successful finale, the best Marvel has created yet.

The End

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
April 29, 2019
In the fourth edition of Panther Reads, math teacher Michelle Genovese shares her latest read, “Through my Father’s Eyes.” This book was written by Franklin Graham, detailing the travels of his father, famous evangelist Billy Graham.

Panther Reads

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
April 26, 2019
Senior Tooni Bamiro recommends “Thats A Rack” by Lil Uzi Vert. This upbeat single is a pre-release for the rapper’s album “Eternal Atake.” The album does not have a release date.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
Church the cat, after his resurrection, returns changed for the worse in the reboot of “Pet Sematary.” Thankfully, only Church returned from the grave worsened: this movie does not.

‘Pet Sematary’ reboot resurrects classic horror story

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
April 11, 2019
Sophomore Kolby Smith recommends “Venus” by Sleeping at Last. This relaxing track is from the solo artist’s 2014 album “Atlas: Year One,” which features a song for every planet in the solar system.

[Photo] Panther Tracks

Kathleen Stephens, Staff Writer
April 5, 2019
Lupita Nyong’o plays Adelaide Wilson, the mother of a family who is attacked by terrifying duplicates of themselves in Jordan Peele’s “Us.” Adelaide is a dynamic, truly awesome character defined by her love for her family and a nightmarish experience from her childhood.

‘Us’ doubles down on mystery and horror

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
March 26, 2019
In the first edition of Panther Reads, Jon Gloer, one of the U.S. history teachers at Starr’s Mill, talks about the WWII nonfiction story “Flyboys,” a true tale of heroism and leadership.

[Photo] Panther Reads

Jordan Owens, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
Carol Danvers, Air Force pilot turned superpowered warrior, saves Earth from an alien invasion in Marvel Studio’s latest box office success, “Captain Marvel.” This addition to the MCU was a great movie, but not the best it could have been due to some weak writing errors.

The successes and failures of ‘Captain Marvel’

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
March 12, 2019
Viking Chief Hiccup and his trusty dragon Toothless share an emotional moment in Dreamworks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” This last installment in the franchise concluded Hiccup and Toothless’s story with a fulfilling and heart-wrenching ending.

How to perfect your trilogy

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
March 3, 2019
The six Hargreeves siblings, raised to work together as a super-team, are far more “super” than “team.” Their adventures in saving the world are available on Netflix, in “The Umbrella Academy.”

Super-dysfunctional family proves super-functional on the small screen

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
February 24, 2019
Fans show love for rapper George Watsky at his Atlanta show on the “Welcome to the Family” tour. Following this tour, Watsky released “Complaint,” a wonderful new album that’s stuffed with his lovably outlandish style.

New Watsky album leaves no ‘Complaints’

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
January 19, 2019
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was one of several successful blockbusters of the 2018 holiday season. The Christmas movie scene this year was a blend of family friendly flicks like “Spider-Man” and last-minute potential Oscar nominations.

2018’s holiday hits

Ian Fertig, Blythe Terry, Ryan Allen, Sophia Bender, and Grace Maneein
January 11, 2019
Promotional image for the original Netflix interactive film “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.” This memorable choose your own adventure-inspired film was one of Netflix’s big releases this holiday season.

Have yourself a spooky little Netflix

Blythe Terry and Ian Fertig
January 10, 2019
A small band from the Peachtree City, Trynawanna makes beautiful music that’s comforting and inspiring. The first full-scale release from the band, “Trynawanna EP,” is set to release this week.

Local group ‘Tryna’ go big

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
December 18, 2018
Trapped with a dwindling supply of air, Tony Stark looks out into space. This distressing scene opens the new teaser for “Avengers: Endgame,” the next Avengers film.

Marvel trailer tracking

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
December 10, 2018
Eccentric cowboy Buster Scruggs rides through the desert, singing a tune on horseback. Scruggs’ story is one of six in the anthology western film “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” a magnificent portrayal of the Old West created by the Coen Brothers.

Don’t balk at this brilliant ballad

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
November 22, 2018
Boyce, the mediocre action hero of Nazi-zombie thriller “Overlord,” explores a secret lab where the dead have been revived as vicious monsters. Like the creatures in it, this movie was worse than the idea that inspired it, and never should have been created.

The ‘Overlord’ of outmoded action

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
November 17, 2018
“Elevation,” the latest novel by Stephen King, merges one man's fantastical affliction with a lesbian couple's real-world struggle in an uplifting tale that resonates heavily with today's readers. Although it's far shorter than the typical King novel, “Elevation” is a wonderful read for all audiences.

King novel elevates readers to new heights

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
November 9, 2018
As their show comes to a close, the techno indie-pop trio AJR prepare to take a bow for their cheering audience. Their Atlanta concert, which took place on Halloween, was a magnificent display that featured the talent of Robert Delong as the opening performance.

Concert pairing that just clicks

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
November 5, 2018
Spiritually and physically damaged, Matt Murdock continues to fight crime as his vigilante alter ego in season three of “Daredevil.” This season was the most riveting yet, featuring an exciting new villain as well as the return of Wilson Fisk.

The most daring season to date

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
October 27, 2018
Group of students poses with the pride, transgender, bisexual, and pansexual flags to demonstrate support for all forms of love and acceptance at Starr’s Mill. The message that needs to be sent from this is that love in any form is not hate, and having a romantic or sexual preference does not make one a transphobe.

OPINION: Love is love

Ian Fertig, Ryan Allen, Alyson Phinney, Emma Posey, Jenna Sanders, and Rilee Stapleton
October 22, 2018
To save the world from some generic forces of evil, reporter Eddie Brock suits up with an alien symbiote in Sony Pictures’ “Venom.” Although reviews of this movie are split between positive and negative, we conclude that “Venom” is mostly a failure.

‘Venom’ cannot merge expectations with reality

Ian Fertig and Sophia Bender
October 16, 2018
British novelist Chris Wooding recently released his latest story, a massive epic fantasy titled “The Ember Blade.” With his most ambitious release to date, Wooding has crafted a sprawling tale that displays each of his unique talents as a writer.

Chris Wooding takes a turn for the epic

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
October 14, 2018
When two students disagree, the best response is to not let their opinions divide them. Instead of facing a difference of opinion with hostility, we encourage people in high school and out of it to greet these differences with respect and kindness.

Agree to disagree — it’s not a debate

Ian Fertig, Sophia Bender, and Grace Maneein
October 6, 2018
Inside their minds, test subjects Annie Landsberg and Owen Milgrim experience ridiculous adventures and live many different lives in Netflix’s miniseries “Maniac.” This series was an emotional journey through the themes of mental health, loss, and humankind’s instinctual need for connection.

The insane success of Netflix’s ‘Maniac’

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
September 26, 2018
Adolf Eichmann, the man responsible for organizing the Nazi’s Final Solution, stands trial in Jerusalem in the film “Operation Finale.” This drama/thriller was a few steps above mediocre thanks to the premise and the cast.

‘Operation Finale’ serves justice to Adolf Eichmann

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
September 9, 2018
In the mountains of France, I stand and face Mont Blanc. At the end of summer, my father and I spent ten days on a life-changing hike around this monumental mountain.

Through the mountains and what I discovered there

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
August 31, 2018
Disney’s “Incredibles 2” started off with the fight between the Parr family and the Underminer, which was teased at the end of “Incredibles” fourteen years ago. Amid all of summer’s new features, this film was one of the raging successes.

A season of cinema

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
August 15, 2018
With Confidence performs a song off of their album “Better Weather” called “Archers” at Vans Warped Tour 2018. The band consists of three constant members, but during Warped Tour, they added a fill-in guitar player. With Confidence’s new album “Love and Loathing” came out on Aug. 10.

An album made ‘With Confidence’

Ian Fertig and Jenna Sanders
August 15, 2018
Music as an art form helps people express their emotions. Indie band lovelytheband created music that does just that in their new album “finding it hard to smile.”

Finding it easy to smile

Ian Fertig, A&E Editor
August 14, 2018
Starr’s Mill student gazes out over the mountainous landscape of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. Wherever your summer takes you, don’t forget to take your music with you.

The perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable summer

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Thanos, during a battle against the Avengers, uses the Infinity Gauntlet to throw an entire moon. Epic feats like this are possible with the power of the infinity stones, which make Thanos the most powerful being in the universe in the most impressive superhero movie ever.

Facing the infinite

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Phase 1

Marvel Cinematic Universe, Assembled

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Spanish club

Spanish club

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
French club

French club

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
German club

German club

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
In the virtual world of the OASIS, anything is possible, including an epic throwdown between the Iron Giant and an army of evil robots. Sadly, despite the limitless possibilities in the OASIS, it wasn’t possible for the “Ready Player One” movie to live up to its hype.

Another victim of formula

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
April 3, 2018
Headlines to end hard-hitting news month

Headlines to end hard-hitting news month

Jacob Hunt, Saijleen Chawla, Hayeon Choi, Caylee Cicero, Ian Fertig, and Valen Yeager
March 31, 2018
The second season of “Jessica Jones” continues the dark and emotional story of the superpowered, alcoholic P.I. This season never quite lived up to the first, mostly due to lacking an early-season story and the absence of David Tennant’s Kilgrave.

A weak season for the strongest woman alive

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
March 15, 2018
Mandy Lee, the lead singer for the indie pop band Misterwives, performs at Center Stage in Atlanta. Misterwives is one of many lesser-known bands that create exceptional independent music.

The sounds of life

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Hard-hitting headlines begin hard month for students

Hard-hitting headlines begin hard month for students

Jacob Hunt, Valen Yeager, Caylee Cicero, Liza Eubanks, Ian Fertig, and Ashley Irizarry
March 2, 2018
T’Challa, the Black Panther, prepares to prove himself as the king of Wakanda in ritual combat. This ritual is one of the many newly introduced concepts that make “Black Panther” stand out among other movies of the superhero genre.

All hail the king

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
British director Christopher Nolan is responsible for a wide variety of exceptional movies, including “The Dark Knight.” Nolan’s unique style sets him apart as one of the best directors today.

From brightest day to darkest knight

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
February 17, 2018
Post-Super Bowl week brings super headlines

Post-Super Bowl week brings super headlines

Jacob Hunt, Dana Gould, Sophia Bender, Kyle Soto, Ian Fertig, and Valen Yeager
February 9, 2018
Takeshi Kovacs takes in the sight of Bay City, where he finds himself brought back to life 250 years after dying. Netflix’s science fiction series “Altered Carbon” presents a fantastic world where the human mind can be transferred from body to body with ease.

Live forever in the world of ‘Altered Carbon’

Ian Fertig, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 8

Sophia Bender and Ian Fertig
February 4, 2018
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