A & E – The Jacket Journal

Swords or Shields?

March 1, 2019

At 9:00 A.M. (EST), February 27th, Wednesday morning, Nintendo hosted a special seven-minute live stream dedicated to new information on the newest Pokemon title that is still in development. The games have been revealed to be Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield and will be the first core titles on t...

My Strange Addiction: Vanessa Jones and Protein Shakes

February 21, 2019

In January of 2019, Vanessa started working at the shake place in Frankfort called "Healthease" and went to their Nutrition Club, a health and wellness club where one learns how to be healthier and get proper nutrition. After going to the shop daily and getting a protein shake, she decided to start making...

Get to Know Cancun

February 20, 2019

I recently took a trip to Cancun in December of 2018, and I really enjoyed it, and I recommend going. I recommend it because there are many places to visit that are historically relevant, there is a lot of sea life to experience, and there is a lot of good, authentic Mexican food. Places to Stay...

What Would You Do For Love?

February 20, 2019

You, a Lifetime-drama, hones in on Joe Goldberg, a tech-savant psychopath who instantly becomes obsessed with Beck, a rising poet, and inserts himself into her life any way he can. Getting into the headspace of Joe has proven difficult for Penn Badgley, the star in question. He has expressed a ...

Why Dylan O’Brien is One of the Best Actors in the Industry at This Time

Catie Sims, Staff Reporter

February 20, 2019

Filed under Movies, Opinion

Dylan O'Brien is a 27-year-old actor known for his role as 'Stiles Stilinski' on the MTV teen drama Teen Wolf. The problem with that is, that's mostly the only thing that he is known for. Now, don't get me wrong, Scott McCall's spastically sarcastic best friend is an iconic role that anyone would love...

Logan’s Roadhouse, Here I Come!

February 19, 2019

Logan's Roadhouse is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, about 30-45 minutes away from Versailles. I have heard that Logan's is an outstanding restaurant, so I thought I'd have to go and check it out for myself. I know for sure that Logan's is most likely packed with people, but today it was not as full...

The Journey of Artistic Expression

February 15, 2019

The University of Kentucky's Gatton Student Center hosts many artists, displays of art shows, and among them was Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova, in which they presented their final public presentation of their viral artistic creation entitled, "Unlearn Fear + Hate". Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova...

Song and Celebration at Junior Theater Festival 2019

February 12, 2019

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, over 6,000 theater-loving youths gathered in Atlanta, Georgia. for a weekend of collaboration, adjudication, and learning. The Junior Theater Festival is a celebration of youth who are passionate about musical theater. There was a second festival that was held t...

African American Grand Finale Ball

February 4, 2019

The African American Grand Finale ball is a place where people go to celebrate the afterlife of African American history makers and/or singers. Two very intelligent women made this ball happen for all, as a fundraiser, but also for all to enjoy and learn. My first time going, was, unfortunately, their...

Exploring the Explorium

February 1, 2019

Located at 440 West Short Street in Lexington, the Explorium of Lexington is a fun and exciting place to take kids from ages one to ten years old. The Explorium is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-5pm, Sundays from 1pm-5pm, and Mondays from 10am-5pm only from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission for...

Restaurant Review: Rolling Oven

February 1, 2019

Have you heard of the new pizza place in downtown Versailles? It’s called Rolling Oven and is located in the old Methodist Church Educational Building behind the courthouse. It has only been open a few weeks, but we took a trip there for lunch and are happy to report that it's worth the visit! Duri...

11 of the Best 80’s Coming-of-Age Films

January 25, 2019

Now, I haven't frequented detention, “borrowed” my best friend’s dad’s Ferrari, or traveled back in time with an estranged scientist to guarantee my own existence, but I have attended high school. I haven’t fallen in love with high school, and I’d guess it’s safe to say that none of you ...