One of the most memorable and endearing science-fiction and 'nerd' icons, Leonard Nimoy, passed away at the age of 83 on Feb. 27. He died in his Bel Air home as a result of complications from COPD (Chronic...

James Schaap, a Cam High alum, past Stinger photography editor as well as El Alacran co-editor in chief and current Freshman at Santa Monica College, had the opportunity to attend the Oscars this past...

The Oscars are considered the greatest Hollywood awards show of the year, featuring appearances from all of the biggest stars and celebrations of all aspects of the film industry. It sounds fantastic,...

The medium of anime (Japanese animation) has garnered a lot of negative stereotypes from the American perspective. People who dismiss the genre as overly-violent and weirdly-sexualized may be hesitant...

Most people watch the Super Bowl out of tradition, or to cheer for their favorite team, or to enjoy time with their friends and family. If you're a film geek and general all-around nerd like me though,...

I realize that by doing a film review I am breaking the first and second rules of Fight Club, but I don't think that Tyler Durden will mind. Fight Club, a 1999 release, was directed by David Fincher,...

With the end of 2014 marking its 60th anniversary, coupled with my personal love for the film, Rear Window made an excellent choice as the first entry in the Stinger's new Movie Mondays series. Rear...

With the work load intensifying over the school year, coupled with approaching finals and AP testing, school breaks are designed to offer school staff and students alike an opportunity to relax. However,...

The Stinger has made a list which its editors have checked twice, of ten films that are nice (around the Holidays). Just grab some hot cocoa, sit by the fire, and enjoy any one of these holiday gems.   1....

Students, staff members, and parents donated blood for Cam High's annual blood drive in the school cafeteria on Dec. 10 and 11. The United Blood Services will donate the blood to patients in need at local...

The deadline for college applications just passed on Nov. 30, but now that the application process is over, what's next for Cam High students? According to Mrs. Debbie Prentice, College and Career Center...

This past weekend, a teaser trailer for the upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, was released to high anticipations from the public. The trailer is merely a teaser that clocks...