by Adam Levine ‘20 Not two months after the release of her fifth studio album, “thank u, next,” and eight after her fourth, “sweetener,” Ariana Grande has released a new single, “Monopoly.” Co-written and sung with her best friend, Victoria Monét, the single, which Grande deems “a thank u to them fans,” celebrates not only the musical success the two … Read More
by Sudha Sudhaker ‘21 On March 8, Marvel Cinematic Universe released its first ever movie with a solo female lead, as Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, better known as Captain Marvel. Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, “Captain Marvel” sheds light upon why Nick Fury sends a message to Captain Marvel before Thanos wipes out half of life … Read More
by Adina Brenner ‘20 Whether you are eight or 80 years old, it is more than likely you are familiar with the widely known quote, “there’s no place like home.” For generations, “The Wizard of Oz” has brought smiles and laughs to faces all over the country. Originating as a book written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum, the story … Read More
by Sarah Nove ‘20 While modern radio dramas and political news shows seem to be at the forefront of podcasting, “The Empty Bowl” defies genre. It’s all about cereal –– not to be confused with “Serial,” the popular investigative journalism podcast –– and that’s it. There’s no punchline or underlying storyline; it’s just two guys talking about the latest in … Read More
by Andrew Ventura ‘19 Twenty years after its initial release, Eminem just dropped the new expanded edition of his classic album, “The Slim Shady LP.” As soon as I heard it, I knew this was not a traditional rap album. It made me smile and laugh at all the ridiculous stories and funny bars embedded through it. Marshall Bruce Mathers … Read More
Jack DeGonia ‘19 EA and Bioware’s newest game, “Anthem”, provides a fun game with very little content. Despite having satisfying and intuitive controls and a decent story, once the story is finished the player has next to nothing to do. This, accompanied by exceedingly long load times, provides an average experience in a game that could be great. “Anthem” provides … Read More
by Sophia Wooden ‘20 Slapfish opened on Rockville Pike in June 2018 and offers a new twist on a seafood restaurant. Advertised as “A Modern Seafood Shack,” and surrounded by many other trendy restaurants in a strip mall, Slapfish has a nautical vibe and is a great place to meet up with friends after a long, tiresome day. This new … Read More
by Brynn Smith ’19 Instead of premiering with a monologue from Jimmy Kimmel about the former years best picture fiasco or Chris Rock and the lack of black nominees in the running for the awards, the band “Queen,”, featuring Brian May, Roger Taylor, and current frontman Adam Lambert opened the award show. With a medley of the most famous “Queen” … Read More
by Dinah Aguilar ‘19 Honesty is a quality many artists lack in the music industry, but for one of the world’s biggest female star, Ariana Grande, this trait is used to her advantage in the new album “thank you, next.” In the past, Grande was primarily known for catchy pop hits, with easy-to-dance-to beats and cliché subjects of love and breakups. … Read More
by Christianna Tran ’20 Panic! At the Disco made its debut in 2005 when the song “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” took the world by storm, becoming one of the most recognized alternative songs ever. After over 14 years, it is hard to believe that this band is still relevant. However with sold out shows almost every night, the band … Read More