by Lydia Velazquez ‘17 Thanksgiving week came and went this year with a promising selection of films. A film that was overshadowed, however, by a long anticipated new Disney princess movie and a Harry Potter spin-off was “Rules Don’t Apply,” a romantic comedy set in the 1960s. The film, directed by Warren Beatty, centers around Marla Mabery (Lily Collins), a … Read More
by Lydia Velazquez ‘17 With the prevalence of social media in today’s society, it is easy for one’s life to be viewed and judged by anyone. It’s just as easy to filter one’s life to appear as “perfect” as possible. However, the social media trend of “finstas” has begun to dismantle the expectation of appearing perfect online. “Finstas,” fake instas, … Read More
by Lydia Velazquez ’17 Though potentially intriguing, book-to-movie adaptations have a tendency to miss the mark when visually recreating the story. A most recent example of this is “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” based off the novel by Ransom Riggs. This fantasy/adventure movie follows Jake, portrayed by Asa Butterfield, a teenager and socially awkward outcast living in Florida, as … Read More
by Lydia Velazquez ‘17 Dreams are frightening, no doubt about it, especially in a day and age when the “future” is constantly at teenagers’ throats and it seems more reasonable to pursue a career that guarantees stability rather than fulfilling a dream. Though there is nothing wrong with wanting to major in something that provides a sense of security, junior … Read More
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
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
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
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
By Naomi Lawrence and Lydia Velazquez ’17 Seen on T-shirts, sweatshirts, even phone cases, the phrase “Feel the Bern” highlights the enthusiasm that young people, including some Sherwood students, feel about democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. These young people’s engagement in the political process is made all the more surprising by the fact their excitement centers on a rumpled 74-year-old … Read More
By Lydia Velazquez ’17 When asked about Manchester-based alternative rock band The 1975, most are probably only able to identify their song “Chocolate” from their debut, self-titled album back in 2013. It was only this past February that the band finally released new music, their sophomore album, “I Like When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware … Read More