by Violet Fujimoto ‘27 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden is known for her easy to read, captivating thrillers. She has gained a lot of fame from her trilogy The Housemaid, which has been turned into a major motion picture. A physician specializing in brain injury, the name Freida McFadden is a pseudonym, and she disguises herself with a … Read More
by Kaitlyn Nardo ‘28 Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past by Saadia Faruqi is a light, heartfelt, and surprisingly thoughtful addition to the Ms. Marvel canon that balances superhero adventures with cultural exploration and self-discovery. The novel follows Kamala Khan, a Jersey City teenager, Avengers-level fangirl, and neighborhood superhero, when she accidentally comes into possession of a powerful ancient artifact. … Read More
by Matilda Hawkins ‘27 The popular rom-com book People We Met on Vacation has recently been adapted into a movie and released on Netflix on January 9. The movie follows its two main characters, Poppy, played by Emily Bader, and Alex, played by Tom Blyth. When both need a ride home from college, Poppy and Alex’s mutual friend brings them … Read More
by Maddie Baron ‘27 When Michael B Jordan lost in the Critics’ Choice Awards for his performance in Sinners to Timothee Chalamet, many fans and critics alike were surprised. Jordan’s portrayal of two distinct characters showcased intense emotional depth and immense skill, as he was able to demonstrate the difference between the two twins in the film at an emotional … Read More
by Emma Link ‘27 The second season of the critically acclaimed medical show The Pitt returned with a new season full of drama, intense moments, and medical emergencies. This new season is quickly becoming a hit as the show is designed to be realistic and accurate, allowing viewers to experience what it is like to work an exhausting 15-hour shift … Read More
by Nisha Khatri ‘26 From January 6-9, Las Vegas featured the largest and most impactful consumer electronics trade show. With the surge of AI in recent months, the show spotlighted a variety of AI-related products, as well as other major reveals and announcements from major tech companies. The event itself drew over 148,000 attendees from across the world, with more … Read More
by Finian Kocsis ‘28 Sam Raimi’s Send Help is an exciting new film for horror fans everywhere. It mixes survival, thriller, comedy, and horror all in one movie that keeps the audience guessing what will happen next. Horror is a genre that has been around for decades, and it’s hard to come up with a unique idea that hasn’t been … Read More
Across: 2- Washington Post 5- Melania 9- Andrew 10- Canada 12- Tariffs 13- Kennedy Center 16- Jalisco 18- Ukraine 19- Taylor Swift 20- Minneapolis Down: 1- Heated Rivalry 3- Blizzard 4- White Christmas 6- Advent 7- Spanberger 8- Oscars 11- Olympics 14- State of the Union 15- Bad Bunny 17- Iran
by Madelyn Awwad ’27 Get ready to spend your holidays in Hawkins. After years of waiting, Stranger Things is finally dropping its fifth and final season, and Netflix is making it a full-on event. Volume 1, with episodes one through four, premieres November 26. Volume 2, with episodes five through seven, arrives on Christmas Day, and the grand finale hits … Read More
by Kaitlyn Nardo ’28 New this year to Sherwood, Julian Lazarus has dedicated 25 years to teaching theatre across many different schools, including Wootton and Linganore High schools, Towson University, and UMBC. His extensive experience has shaped him into a passionate teacher, devoted to providing students with opportunities to express themselves on stage. Currently, as the director of the theatre … Read More