Aislin Freedman, Junior What makes a book fantasy? Is it the magical creatures, or the sorcerers and witches with magical powers, or the imaginary world that only exists in ink on paper. I always thought that it was a combination of many factors, all focusing on an element of unexplainable things that happen, yet are…
Category: Opinion
Classics in Literature
John Curtis, Freshman School is where you go to get an education. And there is a variety of school subjects to learn, such as math, history, and science. Then there is English. In elementary school, you learn about sentences and how to make them. Then later you will learn about books, which are one of…
The Husky
Aislin Freedman, Junior Many people have heard of the Husky, and all their notorious shenanigans and cute howling, but how much do you actually know about the breed? Huskies are sweet and loving dogs, even if they are a bit headstrong at times. A few reasons why you should consider a husky in your next…
Wake Up, it’s Fall
Mona Gelfgatt, Junior Ah, the smell of pumpkin pie coming from the kitchen. The view from your window of the leaves turning red. The apple cider brewing on the stove. The flannels and sweaters creeping their way out of the closet. You know what time it is? It’s fall! Now summer might have its warm…
Novos Baianos – Acabou Chorare Album Review
Benny Burns, Senior I am reviewing Acabou Chorare by Novos Baianos. It was released in 1972. There are 10 songs and the album goes for nearly 40 minutes. The album has been rated very positively over the years, with Rolling Stone even naming it the number one Brazilian album in 2007 on their list, “The…
The Books of my Summer
Katherine Jenkins, Senior As we advance deeper and deeper into fall, reflecting on the past season is inevitable. While summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading, it can also be chaotic and hard to find the time. My summer was amazing overall, but I did not find the time to read quite…
Bros Movie Review
Benji Boyd, Sophomore The LGBTQ community did not need the movie Bros. When I first heard about this movie, I completely misjudged it. I assumed, based on the trailer, the movie poster, and the title, that this was going to be the kind of gay movie that a straight person with ‘dark humor’ would write:…
Jeffrey Dahmer Show Review
Talia Schwartz, Senior Netflix recently released a new series, entitled Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, encompassing the horrific realities behind the murders of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Since being released, the series has remained on the number 10 most watched list, and is currently ranked first on that list. The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is creepy…
Top Gun Movie Review
By: Aislin Freedman, Sophomore For fans of the first Top Gun movie, released back in 1986, this new sequel was much anticipated. Many of the old actors are back, which of course includes Tom Cruise playing Captain Pete Mitchell, callsign Maverick. The first movie was a huge hit, creating thousands of fans spanning all ages…
Junior Editorial: Abolish the Death Penalty
By: Connor Jalbert, Junior The death penalty is the most immoral and merciless punishment in the United States. That it is legal in 27 of the 50 states is disgraceful. No human being should be able to determine whether someone lives or dies. I’m not the only person who believes this. Michael Eric Dyson, a…