A Very Fitting Farewell

By Madison Dymond ‘16 On November 11, classic rock band Pink Floyd released “The Endless River,” their first album since “The Division Bell” in 1994. Although this album, which the band has announced will be their last, is almost entirely instrumental, it’s unmistakably and completely Pink Floyd and it’s an ideal goodbye to the band’s extremely devoted fans. Pink Floyd … Read More

Going Beyond Fame To Find Love

By Allie Pino ‘15 Hollywood has long embraced the story of the suffering superstar. You know the tale, don’t you? A talented but misunderstood singer or actor struggles with the downside of living in the spotlight. Often there is a parent trying to live his or her own dreams through the child’s adult career. There might even be a hero … Read More

Thoughts on Men

By Gianna Bartolini ‘15 Any girl can tell you, there’s nothing more attractive than a well-dressed guy. Typically, high school boys (the worst offenders being freshmen and sophomores) don’t make much of an effort; their uniform normally consists of tee shirts, gym shorts, and sneakers… not nice. Now, a sort-of preppy look is my personal favorite, but there are so … Read More

Fall Fashion Themes

Luxury Meets Casual Shop: J. Crew America is known for popularizing casual, athletic, easy pieces. This season, many brands and designers have built upon this national standard and mixed them in ways so that we all can look a little more dressed up while feeling like we’re wearing our leggings and sweatshirts. The most successful combos include: Sneakers with dress … Read More

Want a Thrill, Denzel Kills

By Allie Pino ’15 Every few years, Hollywood treats audiences to a quality example of a revenge-style flick with an Oscar-caliber actor. “The Equalizer,” starring Denzel Washington, is firmly rooted in this tradition, delivering exactly what its ad campaign has promised. The camera travels through the apartment of Robert McCall (Washington) as he goes about his evening routine in the … Read More

From Fine to Frustrating: Fall’s Newest TV Shows

By Zach Stubblefield ‘15 1. Gotham Gotham without Batman?! That’s certainly an interesting twist. Instead of focusing on the nation’s favorite bat-crazed vigilante, FOX is focusing on a much simpler time. A time when Commissioner Gordon, Gotham’s hotshot detective, is calling the shots instead of the batman. It’s a novel idea to use the richness of a comic book city … Read More

Annabelle Falls Short of Going Down in History

By Haley Whitt ‘15 Usually when we think of dolls, we think of the happiness and innocence of childhood. However, the horror movie “Annabelle” puts a perverse twist on a vintage childhood toy. In “Annabelle” by John Leonetti, the director of noted horror films “Insidious” and “The Conjuring,” a couple experiences supernatural events that turn their world upside down. It … Read More

Military style: Will You Enlist?

By Gianna Bartolini ’15 The past few seasons have reacquainted us, the fashion-conscious community, with military inspired pieces. While the counter culture of the eighties was the beginning of the military style trend, it has slowly moved out of the thrift shops and into department stores. In the eighties, the keys to being a punk were having a nice leather … Read More

The Color of Fall

By Gianna Bartolini ’15 Every fall, we see the emergence of warm colors, such as yellow, red, and orange to match the falling leaves, but 2014 in particular has created a surge of popularity for the color burgundy. This warm shade of red is becoming a favorite because of its ability to compliment any skin tone or shade and its … Read More

Film Provides Villain’s Point of View

By Allie Pino ‘15 Forget “Sleeping Beauty.” Though the 1959 Disney animated film introduced the character that’s now featured in her own live-action movie, “Maleficent” does not perfectly retell the exact same tale. Instead, the new film starring Angelina Jolie in its title role sets its own path, closely and consistently walking alongside the classic Disney storyline but managing to … Read More