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Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do during isolation

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online May 29, 2020

Must-watch Netflix shows Criminal Minds Criminal Minds is a true-crime mystery series that follows a group of FBI agents from the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) in Quantico, Virginia as they work...

Due to the closure of campus, the play You Cant Take it With You will be taking place in the form of a radio comedy.

Advanced Acting students perform ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ as radio comedy

Cameron Spurr, Lead News Editor May 29, 2020

Just as many other events have been halted due to the closure of campus, so has the annual spring play presented by the advanced acting class.  This year, the play “You Can’t Take it With You”,...

Though the world is in the midst of a global lockdown, social media enables people to unify and support each other in a time of uncertainty.

Social media unites community under lockdown

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online May 27, 2020

Before the COVID-19 lockdown, social media platforms enabled people to maintain connections with those that they did not see every day by sharing experiences and easily communicating with others. As countries...

Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

Top 5 activities to do under lockdown

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online May 22, 2020

Movies and TV shows:  Netflix Party is a must-have Chrome extension that allows Netflix users to enjoy movies and TV shows with friends. This extension not only allows multiple users to watch Netflix...

Where the Crawdads Sing  sheds light on human relationships, connection to nature

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ sheds light on human relationships, connection to nature

Emily Forgash, Culture Editor: Print April 26, 2020

Delia Owens’ debut novel “Where the Crawdads Sing” is a groundbreaking and heartwarming mixing pot of love, mystery, nature and lessons about the power of human compassion. Set deep in the waterlogged...

Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do during lockdown

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online April 20, 2020

Being under lockdown during spring break, the last long holiday of the academic year, was not necessarily the way that most envisioned spending the week. However, on the bright side, it was also an opportunity...

Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do under lockdown

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online March 29, 2020

With a nationwide lockdown now in place and the practice of self-isolation becoming more important than ever, it is easy to get restless and even stressed with the new format of learning that the High...

Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do in self-isolation

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online March 22, 2020

As the spread of the COVID-19 virus worsens, self-isolation and social distancing have become common practices. This has made it difficult for people to find adequate sources of entertainment. Walking...

The COVID-19 outbreak has drastically affected peoples daily lives, the economy and society. Self-isolation has proven to be the worlds general approach to combat the spread of the virus. However, each country has taken different levels to enforce these measures. To earn the right to have freedom in countries like the U.S. during these times, society must take initiative and self-isolate responsibly. 

Coronavirus causes cancelations in art & entertainment

Emily Forgash, Culture Editor: Print March 21, 2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the encouragement to practice social-distancing, there have been many cancellations and closures within the arts world over the past few weeks. Museums, theaters and...

What to do in London (Coronavirus Edition)

What to do in London (Coronavirus Edition)

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online March 15, 2020

Following the temporary closure of the school and many activities or places being deemed unsafe in London, varied entertainment may seem somewhat scarce. As a result, listed below are a few things to watch,...

“The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”

When art crosses the line

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online March 13, 2020

When I first saw an image of “Brick Gun” by artist David Turner on BBC News, I was drawn to the article because of the captivating art rather than the harsh headline. Upon first glance, I thought...

What to do in London

What to do in London

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online March 8, 2020

An exhibition you can’t miss: The Clash: London Calling Despite being active for just a decade, British band The Clash has gone down as one of the most famous rock bands in history. The Museum...

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