by Kyla Sanchez ’22 Even amidst a sea of escapism-based adventure video games that have been released since quarantine, Sable stands out from the rest. In Sable, you play as a masked youth named Sable who is undergoing a coming-of-age ceremony in a nomadic sci-fi desert land where she must search the land for a suitable rite-of-passage mask to forge … Read More
by Emily Siansky ‘22 After more than a year’s worth of delays due to Covid-19, Harry Styles finally is back touring and performed on September 18 at the Capital One Arena. For fans who have been anticipating the shows for months and months, Styles delivered. “Harry Styles sure knows how to put on a performance,” said senior Jenna Thompson. “The … Read More
by Madison Tringone ’22 The phenomenon of BookTok and BookTube has skyrocketed across the Internet since the start of the pandemic. After teenagers sat at home for approximately 17 months, many picked up the hobby of reading. Social media has influenced viewers, helping them with book selections. BookTube has been around since the beginning of YouTube in 2005 and with … Read More
by Selene Ashewood ’22 Genre-bending star Lil Nas X, after a year of teasing and snipping up songs, released Montero, the album bearing his real name. When all three of Montero’s singles greatly impressed fans and critics, with one gold certification and one platinum, anticipation for the complete body of work skyrocketed. On September 17, the other 12 songs of … Read More
by Hailey Sepulvado ’22 For 17 years and as many seasons, Grey’s Anatomy has been a fan-favorite. While some viewers have been watching since the show first began, a number of teens have found the show through streaming services and binge-watched the many seasons. No matter how one first discovered the show, its audience can agree that Grey’s Anatomy takes … Read More
by Timaya Pulliam ’23 20 years after R&B singer Aaliyah’s passing and 25 years after the album One In A Million debuted, the singer’s album is finally available for streaming. This is a long time coming, especially as disagreements continue between Aaliyah’s estate and her uncle, Barry Hankerson. Hankerson owns the majority of the talent’s catalog as well as Blackground … Read More
by Tatiana Rodriguez ’23 All American, which was released on Netflix in August, has had a large viewer population since the first season. The show focuses on high school football while also adding in real-life scenarios for African Americans who make up a majority of the characters. During the first two seasons, All American mainly centeredon high school football, real-life … Read More
by Riley Sandoval ’22 Almost 40 years since their last album, the 70’s pop band, ABBA, is back and ready to release new music. Their album Voyage is set to release November 5. It contains 10 new songs including two singles: “I Still Have Faith in You” and “Don’t Shut me Down” both released September 2. In addition to their … Read More
by Camillo Illanes ’22 Kanye West released his much anticipated 10th studio album dedicated to his late mother, “Donda,”on August 29. The album came with an extensive amount of controversy, as Kanye’s third listening party promoted DaBaby who recently made derogatory statements towards the LGBTQ community, as well as Maryln Manson who is currently facing multiple lawsuits for sexual assault. … Read More
by Peyton Blumenfeld ’22 It’s been 20 years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone came out in theaters, and it’s safe to say that the Boy Who Lived is still highly relevant. The magical Wizarding World has touched our lives in all sorts of ways, and there is no denying the major cultural impact it’s had on our generation. … Read More