by Rachel Klein ‘22 Social media has the power to make anyone or anything go viral overnight. For some, this means an immediate launch to stardom, more income, or something to put on a resume. However, for two brothers, this could be a chance to receive a get out of jail free card. On the night of August 20, 1989, … Read More
by Hannah Lee 21’ From yoga studios to crystal shops, the concept of spirituality and mindfulness has become increasingly present in our society for quite some time now. However, with the growth of social media usage during the pandemic and more people looking for ways to ease their anxiety or do some soul searching, there’s been a surge in particular … Read More
by Lizzy Hermosilla ‘23 Jennifer Niven is no stranger to young adult literature and coming-of-age novels. She wrote a fantastic romance in her 2015 publication of “All the Bright Places,” and her newest book “Breathless” is not one to miss. College-bound Claudine Llewelyn Henry’s life turns upside down when her stable home of three is disturbed with the separation of … Read More
by Reade Fenner ‘22 While the coronavirus pandemic forces everyone to remain trapped and bored in their homes, streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu have all come in handy to provide the world with some form of entertainment. Just when everyone thought the limit for streaming services had been reached with the arrival of Disney+, NBCUniversal, a Comcast-owned media … Read More
by Lucy Sokol ‘21 Joelle Joanie “Jojo” Siwa, social media star and former actress on the television show “Dance Moms,” recently publicized her coming-out through Instagram posts and Tik Tok videos. While not wanting to label her sexuality, 17 year-old Siwa receives both support and detestation from her followers after announcing that she is a member of the LGBTQ community. … Read More
by Selene Ashewood 22’ Something criminally underreported in Superbowl sunday’s coverage is the halftime-show budget, or the disregard for said budget. The chosen performer, The Weeknd, made up for lost concerts with a grand-scale show using every inch of the field in a ten-minute medley. He wedged a generational divide between older and younger watchers, with many teens and twenty-year … Read More
by Naomi Bang ‘23 American companies, and set and filmed in the United States—yet Hollywood recognizes it as a foreign film. Due to a long-standing rule from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” is ineligible for major Golden Globe nominations. According to HFPA regulations, films that consist of at least 51 percent non-English dialogue are counted … Read More
by Lizzy Hermosilla 23’ Madeline Miller’s “Circe” is a page-turning novel that is a great example of a contemporary work that should take the place of worn-out “classics” that overwhelm high school curriculums across the country. Trudging through Grecian epics like “The Odyssey” is an absolute chore for many students, even the ones who enjoy reading. Not only is “The … Read More
by Paige Werden ‘21 As social media continues to flourish in today’s society, rumors spread fast about celebrities and online influencers creating the phenomenon known as ‘cancel culture.’ Dominating all other social media platforms, Tik Tok and Twitter bring this occurrence to the next level. With Covid-19 fueling many debates on freedom of speech and the severity of the coronavirus, … Read More
by Dylan Friedman ‘21 When it comes to the movies, DC has had it rough over the years. “Green Lantern” was awful, “Suicide Squad” was a trainwreck, and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” was insufferable. This is not to say that most Marvel movies don’t have their own problems. Most are mediocre to downright terrible, with only a handful … Read More