by Rebecca Stussman ’12 On Friday, December 16, I had the Kennedy Center Experience. I dressed in an urbane sweater-dress with chic boots and rolled up to DC alongside affluent, cultured families with their tiny but precocious children. I strolled along the decorative halls and browsed an overpriced gift shop. I even dined before my show at the lavish Roof … Read More
From January 30 to March 23, six Sherwood students will have their artwork exhibited at an art show sponsored by Johns Hopkins University. “This year, all the pieces reflect the theme ‘the next horizon,” said art teacher Michele Spangle. All six students who had their work submitted were Spangle’s students. “They received their canvases in November and completed the paintings … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ’14 The 46th Super Bowl will take place this Sunday, February 5, and it has always been a tradition to have a musical performance during the half time show. This year, the performance will be done by Madonna, a popular diva from the 80s, with Nicki Minaj opening for her. In my opinion, Madonna is not worthy … Read More
by Evan Schwartz ’13 This past week, I was fortunate enough to get in touch with the incredible talent, Doe Paoro. Doe Paoro, whose real name is Sonia Kreitzer, has recently hit the web with her haunting melodies and ethereal vocal range. “Can’t Leave You,” the first single off of her new album, is quickly gaining views on YouTube, and … Read More
by Katie Nolan ’12 This past summer Casey Anthony was cleared of the charges against her proclaiming she had murdered her two-year old daughter, Caylee Anthony. The overwhelming amount of evidence against Anthony angered most Americans who believed she should have been prosecuted. On January 4th Anthony posted the first of her video diaries to YouTube. In the video she … Read More
by Paul Szewczyk ’12 After a disappointment with 2011’s selection of animated films (I’m talking to “Cars 2”) it was nice to end the year with the enjoyable animated film, “The Adventure of Tintin”. “Tintin” tells the story of a journalist named Tintin (voiced by Jamie Bell) and his dog Snowy as they search for clues that will lead them … Read More
by Evan Schwartz ’13 In a movie almost three hours long, laced with strong nudity, violent molestation, and disgusting sadism, it would be surprising, yet truthful, to say that the audience left the show feeling enlightened and inspired. Director David Fincher does just so in the powerful film adaptation of the late Stieg Larsson’s novel “The Girl with the Dragon … Read More
Please print out and enjoy the Soduku puzzle below! If you press on the image below, you will be directed to a printable version. Solution:
by Leah Schroeder ’13 If in twenty seconds of insane bravery, you can develop a relationship with a perfect stranger, tell a girl you love her or even decide to buy a zoo, it is hard to imagine what could happen in two hours. In Cameron Crowe’s “We Bought a Zoo,” two hours is just enough time to fill the theater … Read More
Please print out and enjoy the crossword below! If you press on the image below, you will be directed to a printable version of the crossword. Please do not put spaces between words. Answers: Across 4. Menorah 5. Six 9. Applesauce 11. Lights 12. Eight Nights Down: 1. Dedication 2. Hanukkah Song 3. Dreidel … Read More