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Jazz ensembles perform

Saisha Kumar and Olivia So December 15, 2022

Advanced Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Band, Jazz Explorers and Jazz Band performed at the Winter Jazz Concert in Rugby Auditorium Dec. 2. Rheanna Vradiy ’25 said she found the concert engaging...

Chamber Singers smile for a group photo following their performance at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Their performance, dedicated to helping families heal from their experiences with personal loss, was coupled with a reading and a sermon from a minister.

Chamber Singers travel to Forest Lawn Memorial Park to perform in memorial service

MeJo Liao, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

Chamber Singers performed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park for the Lights of Remembrance Ceremony on Nov. 30. The service, which included prayers, poetry and a sermon by a minister, was dedicated to people...

“Black Adam” Review

MeJo Liao December 5, 2022

"Black Adam," though high in potential, turns out to be an uninspiring film that attempts to address societal issues but instead ends up being a whirlwind of cheesy lines, spandex-waving, laughable CGI...

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Review

MeJo Liao November 20, 2022

The highly anticipated sequel to Marvel's Black Panther, "Wakanda Forever" released Nov. 11, dominated box office results and grossed $287.9 million in total. It received nominations for Best Original...

Halloween Coffeehouse showcases school communitys creativity

Halloween Coffeehouse showcases school community’s creativity

Hannah Shahidi November 17, 2022

Prefect Council hosted the first Coffeehouse of the year in Chalmers lounge after school Oct. 31. The Halloween-themed event featured performances from students in music, comedy and poetry. Prefect Council...

Illustration by Sophia Evans

What’s New: Fall Reviews: “Smile”

Eden Conner November 17, 2022

"Smile" is one of 2022's most popular horror film's whose successful blending of genres has allowed the movie to reach wider audiences. The film, released Sept. 30, was incredibly successful at the box...

Whats New: Fall Reviews: Midnights

What’s New: Fall Reviews: “Midnights”

Alden Detmer November 17, 2022

Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated "Midnights" Oct. 21 at midnight on the East Coast. But for students in Los Angeles, it was 9 p.m. That is a metaphor for this album, it should have felt as...

Illustration by Sophia Evans

What’s New: Fall Reviews: “The School for Good and Evil”

Natasha Speiss and Jade Harris November 17, 2022

Netflix's film "The School for Good and Evil," released Oct. 18, attempts to spin classic fairy tale motifs into something fresh and original but sorely misses the mark. Based on the book by Soman Chainani,...

Following his anti-Semitic remarks on Twitter, Ye has lost brand deals with Adidas, Chase Bank, Gap and Balenciaga, among others. He has been locked out of social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram, as well.

Separating the Art from the Artist: Ye or Nay?

Kriste An, Assistant A&E Editor November 16, 2022

Scrolling on her phone, Jewish Club Leader Charlotte Newman '24 said she was disappointed to see a Jewish activist share anti-Semitic remarks that American rapper, songwriter and record producer Ye, born...

Students listen as vocalists perform in the first of the Lunch Time Concert Series.

Student vocalists perform in St. Saviour’s Chapel

Hannah Shahidi, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer November 16, 2022

The Upper School Performing Arts Department hosted the first vocal performance of the year as part of the Lunch Time Concert Series in St. Saviour’s Chapel on Oct. 28. The showcase featured performances...

Carter Staggs ’23, in character as Tectonic Theater Project member Greg Pierotti, interviews Elise Fried ’24 and Clara Berg ’25, in character as Reggie Fluty and Marge Murray, respectively. The play uses the real words of Laramie residents gathered through interviews.

Fall Play: ‘The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later’

Davis Marks and Alden Detmer November 16, 2022

The Performing Arts Department opened the fall play, “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later,” to audiences in Rugby Theater on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. The show centers on how the community of Laramie, Wyoming...

An illustration depicts a scene from the movie Dont Worry Darling, where Alice Chambers (Florence Pugh) gives her husband Jack (Harry Styles) a kiss goodbye.

“Don’t Worry Darling” Review

Olivia Phillips October 14, 2022

Don’t Worry Darling is filled with drama, intrigue, mystery, and speculation— and aside from that, of course, there’s the actual movie. The lead-up to the premiere of the movie was tumultuous, with...

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