Looking for something besides the all too repetitive and boring songs you hear on the radio? Check out these bands that may not be mainstream but are sure to provide some variety in your playlist. From Alternative Country to Hip-Hop, these bands will broaden your musical horizons. Ryan Adams by Emma Hierholzer ‘15 When thinking of what makes a good … Read More
by Sean Kang ’14 My parents have never been fans of the music that plays from my room. Whether it’s a rap album, R&B record, or even the radio, they always seem to disapprove. Most of the time, I attributed their distaste in my music to the 40 years that separate us, but not once had I considered the possibility … Read More
by Cameron Graf ’13 “Star Trek” and “Star Wars” are both iconic American franchises and arguably the two series which put science fiction on the map of entertainment. It therefore needs to be said that from the point of view of a long-time fan of both, any degree of mixing between the two is a horrible idea. Sadly, this is … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 Maureen Johnson, the queen of young adult literature and author of the riveting novel “13 Little Blue Envelopes,” recently visited the Bethesda Library to share her new book, “The Madness Underneath.” Johnson’s new novel is the second book in her most recent series, “The Shades of London.” The new novel continues the haunting story of Rory … Read More
by Haley Whitt ’15 Whoever said love is just a four letter word must have been crazy. The movie industry has long established that is far from being the case, but it is once in a generation that it is able to completely shake those fundamentals to the core and change the face of romance movies. “Titanic” did it, and … Read More
by Alyssa Miller ’13 With all the different smartphones and the many games and utilities on the market today, it can be hard to figure out which apps are useful and which are a waste of time. The Warrior surveyed Sherwood students and discovered some of the best smartphone apps: •Brit+Co.: An app featuring tons of simple DIY projects, from … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 Once upon a time, I went to see a movie, but found myself more entertained by the enthusiastic six-year-old behind me and the mysterious employee who would periodically wander the theater. There was a movie playing, but, not unlike Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trail, it was going nowhere. Tommy Wirkola’s “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” couldn’t … Read More
by Joy Zhang ’14 With my exams ending on Wednesday, the long weekend was beginning to feel like a second winter break. There’s no better way to enjoy this mini-vacation than to wild out at a 2 Chainz concert. On January 19, rapper 2 Chainz, formerly known as Tity Boi, performed at the Fillmore in downtown Silver Spring for his … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Was that thunder? Nope– that was the sound of indie film “Struck By Lighting” crashing to the bottom of the charts. Written by and starring “Glee” fan favorite and Golden-Globe winner Chris Colfer, this film enjoyed a tremendous pre-release hype that its screening could not sustain. Based on the novel of the same name, the flick’s … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 With the red and gold colors of Gryffindor and the name J.K. Rowling embellished on the cover of her new book “The Casual Vacancy,” I could not help but to cherish the fond memories of the “Harry Potter” books. With Rowling’s new novel, I hoped to embark another breathtaking journey. As a “Harry Potter” fan, I … Read More