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Dance Spectrum Show 12/6/13

Dance Spectrum Show 12/6/13

Stefano Scotti Dec 7, 2013

On December 6th at lunch in the gym and 8:00 P.M. in the theatre, Dance Spectrum performed its annual winter showcase, with this year’s theme being “All Around the World.” Inspired by different dance...

About Time movie review

‘About Time’ movie review

Lexi Greenberg Nov 25, 2013

This is the third movie Rachel McAdams has starred in as the wife of a time-traveler. After The Time Traveler’s Wife and Midnight in Paris, I expected About Time to be some combination of spin-off or...

Artists of the week: Redefining catchy

Artists of the week: Redefining catchy

Emily Porat Nov 20, 2013

‘Catchy’ is the word that is often used to justify listening to a bad pop song.  However, contrary to popular opinion, there is no need to resort to JBiebs or Carly Rae Jepsen in order to have a serious...

Top 5 must-see movies

Top 5 must-see movies

Katie Freiberg Nov 14, 2013

Everyone loves a good movie, but we’ve all had times struggling to find that perfect film.  Whether you’re interested in partying with friends or having some quality alone-time, these movies will...

Artists of the week: Alternative albums of October

Artists of the week: Alternative albums of October

Emily Porat Nov 14, 2013

October was undoubtedly a good month in the world of alternative music, and three new album releases in particular were standouts.  Before every artist launches a Christmas-themed album, let’s take...

11 Signs That You’re a High School Junior

11 Signs That You’re a High School Junior

Veda Sunkara Oct 10, 2013

Well, it’s that year of our lives. The one that they all warn us about. The year of terror and tests. The year of twelve all-nighters in a row. But, let’s be honest. We’ve already been through puberty...

Artists of the week: The Underrated

Artists of the week: The Underrated

Emily Porat Oct 7, 2013

1. 3Oh!3. This Colorado duo first caught the mainstream media’s attention with ‘Don’t Trust Me,’ and ‘Starstrukk’ on their 2008 album, ‘Want.’ Two years later, their release of ‘My First...

The Brat Queen Touches Down in San Fransisco

The Brat Queen Touches Down in San Fransisco

Jasmine Knight Sep 24, 2013

As this past Sunday afternoon in San Francisco came to an end, the Regency Ballroom didn’t slow down as the ‘Brat Queen’ herself, Cher Lloyd, graced the stage for a stop on her “I Wish” tour...

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Artists of the Week: Classical Edition

Emily Porat Sep 14, 2013

The general consensus in regard to junior year is that it is the most stressful, challenging, and time-consuming of all the high school grade levels. As a junior myself, I have to agree--with 4 AP/honors...

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Artists of the Summer

Emily Porat Sep 8, 2013

After a long summer full of concerts, I have much wisdom to impart on my fellow music aficionados. So, I’ve assembled a list of my top four favorite artists of the summer.   1) Twenty One Pilots--With...

Artist of the Week: The Two Door Cinema Club

Artist of the Week: The Two Door Cinema Club

Emily Porat Mar 7, 2013
Two Door Cinema Club, an all-guy trio, was formed in 2007. Since then, the band (TDCC) has successfully released two full-length albums: Tourist History (2010) and Beacon (2012). Both are chock full of great tunes, positive messages and fabulous lyrics.
Review: Silver Linings Playbook

Review: Silver Linings Playbook

Emily Porat Jan 31, 2013

If you have yet to see Silver Linings Playbook, it’s time to head to the theaters. Jennifer Lawrence, the lead actress in the film, won best actress for her work at the Golden Globes on Jan 14, 2013....

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