Fall Returns with Seasonal Festivities

by Mallory Carlson ‘19 For many, fall is their favorite season. The leaves turn all different shades of red, orange, and yellow. People put pumpkins and other fall decorations outside their homes, and the weather gets cooler. It’s a great time to be outside doing things, which is why I wanted to put together a piece detailing some fall activities … Read More

The Case for Vinyl

by Tyler Ruth ’16 In today’s digital world, listening to records seems like a thing of the past, or a thing that only hipsters do. I could open up iTunes and download whatever album I want, without the hassle of going to a record store.  But there is something about the physical experience of buying and listening to records that … Read More

Simplistic Summer 2016 Lookbook

 As summer slowly descends upon us, so are graduation parties, day trips into the city, and inevitably warm weather. Below are a few looks that guarantee you to look cool during all your endeavors this summer: This look combines a classic 90s grunge look with more modern pieces. Pairing boyfriend jeans with a fitted crop top creates a contrasting look, … Read More

Coming Up with ‘Something Witty’

by Lexi Paidas ‘17 The Olney/Brookeville area is quite fortunate to have copious musical outlets to help inspired and developing young musicians. One such inspired musical group is Something Witty, an alternative rock band comprised of sophomore Soc Matthews and juniors Aimee Nguyendinh, Nina Linkletter and Julia McIntrye, a Good Counsel student. Since its formation in the summer of 2013, … Read More

Late-Nite TV Gets a Feminist Twist From Bee’s ‘Full Frontal’

by Colleen Yates ’18 Famous comedian and commentator Samantha Bee had been the longest serving correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” until a twist of fate caused her life path to slightly alter. Bee was given the opportunity to start her own show, “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”, which made its debut on February 8. With a feminist … Read More

Students across MCPS Take Home Prizes at Film Festival

by Alex Nnabue ‘18 The third annual Sherwood Student Film Festival was held in the Ertzman on April 28. The festival, sponsored by English teacher Christiane Lock, took place in conjunction with the annual art show, with junior Leo Trieu serving as the emcee. Inspired by the final film project that is required in Lock’s film class, the festival has … Read More

A Play of ‘Almost’ Perfect Love Stories

By Lydia Velazquez ‘17 The Northern lights are considered to be fairly magical, and in the (imaginary) town of Almost, Maine, these lights influence whether nine couples’ relationships fall apart or come together. Rather than putting together one cohesive play, the Sherwood C.A.S.T produced “Almost, Maine,” by John Cariani for their spring show, a collection of vignettes focused on the … Read More

Sherwood Student Film Fest Review

By Alex Nnabue ’18 The third annual Sherwood Student Film Festival will be held in the Ertzman from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on April 28. The festival is sponsored by English teacher Christiane Lock and will take place in conjunction  with the annual art show with junior Leo Trieu serving as the announcer. Inspired by the final film project that … Read More

Blast from the Past: Apocalypse Now

by Tyler Ruth ’16 In Joseph Conrad’s 1901 novella “Heart of Darkness,” Marlow, the first-person narrator, recounts the story of when he travels deeper and deeper into the depths of Africa to find Kurtz, a man who abandoned his job with an ivory trading company, went insane, and became a godlike figure to the native African people.  In “Apocalypse Now,” … Read More

A Play of ‘Almost’ Perfect Love Stories

By Lydia Velazquez ’17 The Northern lights are considered to be fairly magical, and in the (imaginary) town of Almost, Maine, these lights influence whether nine couples’ relationships fall apart or come together. Rather than putting together one large, cohesive play, the Sherwood C.A.S.T will be producing “Almost, Maine,” a collection of vignettes focused on the concepts of love and … Read More