Exploring Emma Chamberlain’s Journey

by Shannon Naas ‘26 Emma Frances Chamberlain is a 23 year old American influencer, YouTuber, model, podcaster and businesswoman. Chamberlain was just 16 when she first launched her YouTube channel. She started off by creating videos of relatable content of her regular teenage life, such as trips with her friends or getting her license. Being relatable and honest helped her … Read More

Drama Intensifies between Stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

by Madelyn Awwad ‘27 Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, the stars of the film It Ends With Us, have been engaged in a huge legal battle that has garnered a lot of attention. It all started when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the making of the movie. In December 2024, she filed a lawsuit claiming Baldoni and his … Read More

Gladiator II Defeats High Expectations

by Jack Engelhardt ‘25 The original Gladiator was released in 2000 to overwhelming praise, winning critical accolades, bringing in huge audiences, and accumulating five academy awards, one of which being Best Picture. Gladiator II was given the impossible task of succeeding a fantastic movie 24 years later to audiences who were largely uninterested to begin with. But while it seemed … Read More

Damaging Change in Outer Banks

by Emma Link ‘27 The new season of Outer Banks came out, and many fans are not happy with the ending. Throughout all of Outer Banks’ seasons, there have been many rough patches in the characters’ journeys and treasure hunts. But nothing has ever affected the fans like the death of one of the main characters in the last scene … Read More

The Memorable Eras Tour Comes to an End

by Nisha Khatri ‘26 After a record-shattering two years, the Eras Tour finally came to an end on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada. Since the tour’s start in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023, Taylor Swift has traveled to five continents and over twenty countries. From the moment the lights dimmed to the final song, fans were taken on an ethereal … Read More

Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia Era Takes Off

by Laurika Pich ‘27 Fans were launched into Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia era on October 16 with a teaser of his track “St. Chroma” on Youtube, along with the album’s cover art. The black and white teaser shows a soldier wearing a mask marching in a desert – presumably Tyler – leading other men in suits into a large shipping … Read More

What We’re Listening To…

Figure 8 – Elliot Smith Figure 8 by Elliott Smith was crafted and released in 2000 three years before his death at the age of 34. Among Elliott’s unique gifts were his incredibly creative chord progressions. “Son of Sam” opens the album with an amazing harmony throughout the song. The piano and vocals on “Everything Means Nothing To Me” are … Read More

Dive into The Hit Music Venues of the DMV

by Jack Engelhardt ‘25 On the streets of the night exist places that produce cherished shows, bustling with familiar friends and new ones alike. In these tiny clubs, music hungry fans tear off the walls. Up in the skies are huge arenas filled with theatrics and pyrotechnics that promise to provide you with a night you will never forget. With … Read More

The Wild Robot Pays Its Respects to Original Dreamworks Classics

by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 Since its release in theaters on September 27, Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot has become an instant classic among audiences, solidifying its legacy among some of the animation studio’s greatest films. Based on the hit children’s series of the same name by Peter Brown, The Wild Robot is set on an island in the Pacific Ocean … Read More

Fall Musical Mamma Mia Will Bring Out Your Inner Dancing Queen

by Paloma Illanes ‘25 This year, the theater department will put together a production of Mamma Mia!, a musical full of exciting dance numbers, singing, and drama. The storyline is based around the songs of  Swedish band ABBA, who was first popular in the 1970s and early 80s for a multitude of hit songs like “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita,” and “Waterloo.” … Read More