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The best new kids movies to watch in quarantine
BY ISABELLA BOUSQUETTE
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
Th e movie theaters are closed, but that
doesn’t mean there’s a halt on new releases.
Instead, the best new kids movies to
watch in quarantine are already streaming.
St. John’s student-athletes recognized for community service eff orts
BY QNS STAFF
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
St. John’s University’s student-athletes
were among the most charitable
this past year, ranking 36th among
all NCAA Division I schools, according
to offi cial NCAA volunteer management
platform Helper Helper, the
school announced Friday.
Th e university’s women’s track & fi eld
and cross country squad ranked eighth
out of all Division I track and fi eld programs
with 644 hours of community
service completed, according to the
school’s athletic department.
Meanwhile, the university’s baseball
program logged 300 community service
hours, while the men’s team posted St.
John’s third-highest team total with 213.
St. John’s contributed to 12 diff erent
community organizations and had an
estimated economic impact of $42,328.
Th e Johnnies volunteered their eff orts
to the Achilles International, Breast
Cancer Fun Run, Ronald McDonald
House Brunch Program, League of
Yes, Pistell School Volunteer Church
Services in Rome and Women in Sports
Day.
“What a great recognition to see our
hours served stack up so highly with
the best in the country, especially our
women’s track and fi eld and cross country
teams ranking in the top 10,” said St.
John’s Director of Athletics Mike Cragg.
“Th ere’s no question that St. John’s
University takes pride in its outstanding
care for the community around us. It is
that mission and commitment which
inspires all of our student-athletes to
give back and to serve on a daily basis
… Job well done!”
In total, NCAA Division I student-athletes
dedicated more than 251,551 hours
to 9,677 volunteer service opportunities.
Even as the lockdown drags on,
there’s no shortage of fun, kid-friendly
content. (Which is great news for parents
who are exhausted aft er a long week
of homeschooling).
So hop into the Mystery Machine, belt
out your favorite song with some trolls, or
set sail with a talking polar bear as your
fi rst mate. You might be stuck in your living
room for the time being, but these
movies will still take you on some wild
adventures.
Scoob!
Th e latest installment in the mystery
gang franchise cements one universal
truth: Scooby-Doo never gets old. So pull
out your Scooby snacks and dive into the
gang’s next adventure. Th is time, they’re
investigating a plot to release the evil
dog, Cerberus, into the world. On their
way, they discover chilling secrets about
Scooby’s own legacy. Featuring an all-star
voice cast of Zac Efron, Gina Rodriguez
and Amanda Seyfried, this fi lm truly has
something for everyone. Available this
Friday (5/15)! $24.99 on Amazon Prime
Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Vudu and
Google Play.
The Willoughbys
Based on the book by Lois Lowry, “Th e
Willoughbys” tells the story of four siblings
who decide they’d be better off raising
themselves. Aft er their parents set out
on a “no kids allowed” vacation, the siblings
begin their own adventure. Th ey
spin through high-speed car chases, fl ying
spaceships and candy factories, all in pursuit
of the family they’ve always dreamed
of. Included with Netfl ix subscription.
Trolls World Tour
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake
return, bringing the characters of Poppy
and Branch to life once again. Th is time,
the trolls are on a mission to protect their
kingdom. Th ey have to unite trolls from
all six tribes that play all diff erent kinds
of music, from funk to coun- t r y,
pop, classical and rock. Ozzy
Osbourne and Kelly
Clarkson also lend
their voices to this
colorful musical
adventure with
an unforgettable
soundtrack.
$19.99 on
Amazon Prime
Video, YouTube,
Vudu and Google
Play.
Sonic the
Hedgehog
Everyone’s favorite
blue hedgehog
is fi nally heading
to the
big screen.
In the highest
grossing
video game movie
of all time, Sonic fi nds himself adjusting
to life on earth. Th at is, until he’s forced to
battle an evil super-genius in order to save
the planet he now calls home. Flanked by
Jim Carey and James Marsden, “Sonic” is
the perfect fl ick to bring a little supersonic
magic into your quarantine family movie
night. From $4.99 on Amazon Prime
Video, YouTube, Vudu and Google Play.
Dolittle
Robert Downey Jr. takes on the title role
of the beloved doctor who can talk to the
animals. But the real stars of this movie
are the animals. Jip, the dog, Polynesia the
parrot, and Chee-Chee the Gorilla all join
Dr. Dolittle on his quest to fi nd a cure for
the disease that plagues Queen Victoria.
As they race against the clock, each creature
lends his special skills. Dolittle and
his crew ultimately discover that the outside
world can be quite a zoo. From $5.99
on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Vudu
and Google Play.
Frozen 2
The highly anticipated
followup to Disney’s
“Frozen” is now on
streaming for all
to watch (and sing
along to)! Anna, Elsa,
Kristoff, Olaf and
Sven set foot into an
enchanted forest in
search of ancient secrets
and spooky voices.
Once again they have to
face the fact that in order
to save Arendelle, they
risk losing each other.
Th e sequel also
boasts some
iconic tunes,
i n c l u d -
ing “Into the
Unknown,” and
“Reindeer Are Better
Th an People.” Included with Disney+ subscription.
From $4.99 on Amazon Prime
Video, YouTube, Vudu and Google Play.
Lady and the Tramp
Disney’s classic canine fl ick has now
been reimagined with real-life dogs. It’s
the story of what happens with a pampered
cocker spaniel falls for a mutt
from the wrong side of the tracks. Th ere’s
adventure, there’s howling at the moon,
and of course, there’s spaghetti and meatballs.
Th e live-action version includes all
your favorite songs from the classic 1955
version, plus it adds a few fun twists!
Included with Disney+ subscription.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Th e classic cartoon heroine, Dora the
Explorer, is all grown up and appearing
for the fi rst time in live-action. Fans
of the original TV show and those that
have never seen it before alike will enjoy
this 2019 reboot. When Dora moves
away from her explorer parents in
Peru, she faces her biggest challenge
yet: high school. But soon she fi nds
she can’t escape her destiny any more
than Swiper can escape with her singing
map. Included with Sling TV subscription.
From $4.99 on Vudu. From $6.99
on Amazon Prime Video, Youtube and
Google Play.
The Missing Link
Th is nominee for Oscar Best Animated
Picture is a stop-motion instant classic.
It tells the story of Sir Lionel Frost, an
explorer aiming to make his mark on history,
and Mr Link, a Big-Foot-esque creature
searching for his place in the world.
Th ey team up with fellow adventurer
Adelina Fortnight and set out on a perilous
journey in search of Mr. Link’s homeland.
Instead, they discover the power of
friendship and what it really means to
belong. Included with Hulu subscription.
From $3.99 on Amazon Prime Video,
YouTube, Vudu and Google Play.
How to Train Your Dragon:
The Hidden World
Th e fi nal fi lm of the “How to Train
Your Dragon” trilogy is arguably the
best of the three. Hiccup, now a young
man, has become the Viking leader of
Berk. He thinks he’ll always have his pal,
Toothless, by his side. But things change
when Toothless meets a mysterious white
dragon. Ultimately, Hiccup has to make a
decision that will forever aff ect the relationship
between humans and dragons.
Included with Hulu subscription. From
$3.99 on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube,
Vudu and Google Play.
Courtesy of St. John’s Athletics
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