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
by Anna Haas ’23 Up and coming young adult author, Tricia Levenseller, released her fifth book and first in a duology, on May 4, with the next book coming out in the spring of 2022. Levenseller’s previous fantasy novels have been filled with action, romance, and independent female characters, and “Blade of Secrets” is no exception. “Blade of Secrets,” however, … Read More
by Joseph Oscilowski ’22 The Disney Pixar film Luca was one of the most popular animations released this summer. This coming-of-age movie follows a pre-teen fish boy named Luca with the desire to be free, escaping to the town of the “land monsters” with the help of his friend Alberto. There, the pair learn how to live as humans–a very … Read More
by Lauren Frank ’23 When you think of a museum, what comes to mind? This is not the National Gallery of Art or where visitors are coming and going in silence as they stare at 400-year-old paintings on the wall. This is ‘Inside the Wardrobe’, a new and trendy ‘fashion funhouse’. Located in Georgetown, this one-of-a-kind museum features 20 unique … Read More
by Yusra Husain ’22 Although many television productions were delayed due to the unexpected complications of Covid-19, many of them recovered swiftly and have released new content throughout 2020 and 2021. But one fan favorite has been absent from the screen for quite some time. During the summer of 2019, Stranger Things 3 concluded with numerous cliff-hangers, leaving fans desperate … Read More
by Lizzy Hermosilla ‘23 “The Sanatorium,” the debut novel by British author Sarah Pearse, and Reese Witherspoon’s book club pick for the month of February, is not one to miss. The novel follows Elin Warner, a UK police detective who finds herself at the renowned spa and resort, Le Sommet, for her brother Issac’s engagement party. Le Sommet is an … Read More
by Joseph Oscilowski ‘22 In “The Way of the Househusband,” an ex-gang leader now finds himself as a “pro househusband.” As he goes throughout the show, he is continuously assumed to be a yakuza–a Japanese mafia member. He comes across multiple gangs, reinforcing to them his now violence-free lifestyle and ending any conflicts he comes across without causing any harm. … Read More
by Nia Peake ‘23 We’ve all been in the house enjoying the luxury of watching movies in our pajamas and grabbing snacks out of the fridge or cupboard, but nothing quite hit the spot of the fresh smell of hot movie theatre popcorn that hits your nose as soon you step foot in a movie theater and the colorful speckled … Read More
by Timaya Pulliam ‘23 In 1980, Merry Clayton released her album “Emotion.” For many years after that, many thought that was her final album after a career as a gospel and rhythm and blues (r&b) singer as well as a renowned backing vocalist for famous rock bands. Personal tragedy struck in 2014 after Clayton’s legs were amputated due to a … Read More