By Alleigh Keyes ’16 A fifty-something year-old who, as his character, Jimmy Martino, says in the show, “dyes his hair and uses botox, but not on his face” is back on television. John Stamos (“Full House”) has made his long-awaited return to primetime television. Stamos co-stars alongside Josh Peck (“Drake and Josh”) in “Grandfathered,” the FOX comedy that premiered on … Read More
By Madison Dymond and Milan Polk ’16 Along with the end of summer that inevitably comes with August came the much anticipated MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The night had a myriad of highlights, including: Kanye West’s announcing his presidential campaign for 2020 after a 13 minute acceptance speech Miley Cyrus embracing cultural appropriation to wear dreadlocks Nicki Minaj calling … Read More
By Chase Wilson ’17 Free Chipotle and an opportunity to win Ed Sheeran tickets are enough to interest most teenagers, but add a rave, massive four-way tug-of-wars and 100 lbs of Color Run Powder Paint, and Neon Nights sounds like an irresistible daydream. The event is taking place at Emory Oakdale United Methodist Church on September thirteenth, starting at 6p.m. … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ’16 This is the account of my journey through the two-day festival Sweetlife, hosted at Meriwether Post Pavilion May 30-31. Sweetlife is a music festival held by Sweetgreen that “brings together outstanding musical acts and curates the best food and community experiences – including chef collaborations, art installations, play areas and more – for a true taste … Read More
By Sara Casareto ’16 Sherwood is filled with talented and impressive students. Recently some of these students have tapped these sources of talent and put together an impressive feat, an album called “Charlie Goes to the Water Park” made up of 12 different songs and featuring at least 15 individuals. The album is set to release on June 1. “Almost … Read More
By Ryan Deal ’16 It has been 30 years since Max Rockatansky, formerly played by Mel Gibson, a former policeman who has survived the nuclear apocalypse, has graced the silver screen in a storm of sand, blood, and gasoline. However, for fans of the Mad Max series, the fourth installation by director George Miller is well worth the agonizing wait. … Read More
By Ryan Deal ’16 It has been 30 years since Max Rockatansky, formerly played by Mel Gibson, a former policeman who has survived the nuclear apocalypse, has graced the silver screen in a storm of sand, blood, and gasoline. However, for fans of the Mad Max series, the fourth installation by director George Miller is well worth the agonizing wait. … Read More
By Malkaiah Mehlek ’15 Guitars. Plenty of them. Lining the walls of the room where Sherwood’s guitar class is taught. Senior Debbie Moon simply grabs a chair and begins strumming as senior Sarah Decederfelt sits in the seat next to her. Then, senior Kayla Geary counts to three and sings to the matching rhythm of Moon’s strumming. The trio are … Read More
By Maya Koeppen ’17 Sweetgreen’s annual Sweetlife Food and Music festival is back for its sixth year and its return is planned to be bigger and better than ever. The forward-thinking organic food company will be kicking off its first two-day festival on May 30-31 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. The festival is set to feature over 22 … Read More
By Allie Pino ’15 In the hugely anticipated film “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” directed by Joss Whedon, a dormant peacekeeping program goes haywire, putting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans. … Read More