DMV Concerts Worth Seeing This Summer

by Madelyn Awwad ‘27 2026 is turning into one of those summers where almost every artist is on tour, especially in the DMV, and it’s making it a lot harder to decide which concerts to attend. Every week another artist announces dates at venues which include Capital One Arena, The Anthem, Merriweather, and many more. The biggest problem is that … Read More

Kahan Delivers Emotional Punch in The Great Divide

by Makenna Babcock ‘28 In 2022, the indie-folk artist Noah Kahan released a groundbreaking album, Stick Season, which won him many awards and gained him a large fanbase. Throughout the past 4 years, he released deluxe additions of the album which include only a few new tracks. After almost 4 years, Kahan announced in January that he would be releasing … Read More

More Artists Get In on Concert Film Trend

by Makenna Babcock ‘28 In 2026, hugely popular artists such as Harry Styles, BTS, Billie Eilish, Noah Kahan, and more are releasing film experiences that depict their concerts. In some cases, artists are releasing deluxe films with behind-the-scenes footage of concerts as well. While concert films date back to the late 1960s, the interest and fanfare around new releases are … Read More

Prada 2 Is the Perfect Sequel

by Finian Kocsis ‘28 In 2006, The Devil Wears Prada became one of the biggest movies of the decade. Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt, it is widely regarded as one of the best movies of that year and is listed in “The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century” by the New York Times. So … Read More

Fidget Trend Contributes to Wasteful Consumerism

by Matilda Hawkins ‘27 Fidget toys are not a new idea nor trend but recently, due to TikTok and other platforms, their popularity has soared. The most hyped one recently has been NeeDohs, which is a brand of squishy fidget toys. NeeDohs come in all different shapes and sizes, some appearing as simple cubes and others shaped like a gumdrop. … Read More

Ticket Master Accused of Being a Monopoly

by Maya Dorsam ‘27 No one is more familiar with sacrifice than a committed music fan hoping to get tickets to see their favorite artist live in concert. Concert-goers quickly grow acquainted with the harsh reality of entering the “Ticketmaster war.” Yes, war is an accurate word to describe the process. Securing tickets is not for the weak, especially if … Read More

Acting Carries ‘The Drama’

by Kaitlyn Nardo ‘28 The Drama, written and directed by Kristoffer Borgoli, is both intriguing and surprising. Despite trailers that suggest a quirky romantic comedy, the movie ends up being much darker and messier. The Drama makes you uncomfortable in a way you can’t look away from while expressing dark themes that induce anxiety in viewers. The story begins with … Read More

Does He-Man Still Have The Power?

by Kenzy Duda ‘28  Masters of the Universe will be released in theaters on June 5. It’s based on the 1983 cartoon of the same name. It follows Adam, Prince of Eternia, who receives the magical Sword of Power.  Fabulous secret powers were revealed to him the day he held aloft his magic sword and said “By The Power Of … Read More

Dear Debbie Is Only Decent

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

Mrs. Marvel’s Immersive Tale

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