What’s Trending in October

by Selene Ashewood ‘22 As expected with the importance of 2020’s presidential election, the debates surrounding it are being discussed everyday on practically every online social platform. While the initial showdown between Biden, Trump, and for some reason the moderator, didn’t surpass the 84 million viewers of the 2016 debate, promises from Biden and white supremicist shout-outs from Trump are … Read More

Netflix Documentary Examines A Forgotten American Tragedy

by Ryan Duvall ’21 Although the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 and the 9/11 attack in 2001 are often thought of as the most traumatic tragedies in modern American history, the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle shook the American public when it happened. In 1986, a space shuttle carrying six astronauts and a teacher exploded 73 seconds … Read More

5 Great Films to Watch This Halloween Season

by Jack Miller ‘21 Autumn’s brisk air and warm leaves have arrived at last, which means that Halloween is right around the corner. Many are already getting into the spooky spirit by streaming their own horror movie marathons, but what makes for a truly good Halloween movie? Here are five classic films to capture that lovable blend of terror and … Read More

‘Phantom of the Paradise’ Delivers Campy Fun for Halloween

by Dylan Friedman ’21 Halloween is upon us. A time of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. People are still confined in their homes and aren’t able to fully participate in the holiday as in previous years. Therefore, everyone will have to make due with what they have, such as candy, pumpkins, and of course, horror movies. The 1974 cult classic film … Read More

Restaurants Showing Creativity with Outdoor Seating as Temperatures Drop

by Marissa Harris ’22 Montgomery County is currently in phase two, which means the capacity of indoor food establishments can not exceed 50 percent of each restaurant’s maximum capacity. However, many families, like my own, are not comfortable with eating inside yet, and want to continue to eat outside, get take-out, or do or curbside pickup.  The county held a … Read More

The Future of Live Music

by Aidan Trump ’21 Nearly all businesses have felt the effects of Covid-19, but very few have been hit as hard as independent music venues that are struggling to make ends meet. Live music venues have been closed since March. This lack of business means that venues have been relying on cash reserves and won’t be able to cover operating … Read More

“Enola Holmes:” Perfect Blend of Humor and Adventure

by Reade Fenner ‘22 “Enola Holmes,” a comedic mystery based on the first book in Nancy Springer’s series of the same name, was released by Netflix on September 23. Initially, the rights to the film belonged to Warner Bros. Pictures; however, they were sold to Netflix as a result of theater closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This movie follows the … Read More

Appreciation: Chadwick Boseman Played Heroes That Inspired Us

by Devon Goldstein ’21 Throughout the years Chadwick Boseman has become more than just a movie actor. He has inspired many different people all over the world, and created a legacy that many will never forget. Tragically, Boseman died on August 28th at age 43 after a years-long battle with cancer. When Boseman was a teen, he attended an acting … Read More

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ is an Intriguing Puzzle

by Jack Miller ’21 Charlie Kaufman, writer of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Adaptation.,” and “Being John Malkovich” and director of “Synecdoche, New York” and “Anomalisa,” has made a career out of finding humanity in the surreal with the offbeat and often perplexing stories he crafts. His new film, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” follows a similar trajectory as … Read More

What’s Trending in September?

by Selene Ashewood ’22 Everyone is officially back in school and settling into this year’s classes, which they all chose last winter without any knowledge that they’d be taking the courses from home. Other than the national number of COVID-19 cases or political tension, what else is on the rise this September? Unlike in August, general Autumn enthusiasm is now … Read More