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Director Kimberley Sykes explores themes of love, freedom, and joy in a modern take of the Shakespeare play As You Like It at the Barbican.

What Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ looks like in the 21st century

Angel Lu, Staff Writer December 12, 2019

Working alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company, Director Kimberley Sykes explores themes of love, freedom, and joy in the Forest of Arden in juxtaposition to the restraining corruption of city life in...

The new app version Mario Kart has taken the High School by storm. Many students place the game which replicates the classic Wii game of Super Mario Kart.

Mario kart app captivates students

Sajah Ali, Staff Writer December 9, 2019

The Mario Kart Tour app by Nintendo dropped Sept. 25, enabling all gamers to use the traditional game on their phones. Super Mario Kart was launched in 1992 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and...

Members of the Chamber Choir prepare to sing at The Ned Hotel. Left to right: Cate Parkinson (21), Claire Heskett (22), Darby Craig (21), Eli Anderson (22).

Chamber Choir gives holiday performance

Lucas Romualdo, News Editor: Online December 2, 2019

The Chamber Choir performed at The St John’s Wood Woman’s Club Annual Holiday Luncheon Dec. 2. The event was previously held in The Dorchester, but was hosted this year by The Ned Hotel.  The selection...

Spectators of the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2019 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery flock to view the unique photography.

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize showcases power of identity

Kira Crutcher, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

White borders and brown wooden frames encase the unique, often conceptual photographic portraits of the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize Exhibit at The National Portrait Gallery in Charing Cross.  The...

The top half of the flyer to promote Ezgi Yurdanur’s (‘20) art exhibition “Lipstick on a Pig.” The event will take place Nov. 16 from 4-8pm at Mezzanine, The Koppel Project Central 49-50 Poland Street, London, W1F 7ND.

Ezgi Yurdanur (’20) to host art exhibition ‘Lipstick on a Pig’ Nov. 16

Angel Lu, Staff Writer November 12, 2019

Diverse forms of art and talent, showcased in exhibitions, are filling the cosmopolitan metropolis of London. Ezgi Yurdanur (’20) will manifest her unique art in her first solo art exhibition “Lipstick...

Black History Month song reviews: part 4

Houdah Daniels, Advanced Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Being a woman of color, especially a black woman, in a society historically catered to the success of white men, it is easy to feel trapped by the confinements of society’s barriers. Nevertheless, Lauryn...

Your uncertain shadow (colour) display at Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life Exhibit.

Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life Exhibit sheds light on climate crisis

Helen Roth, Features Editor: Online October 29, 2019

Incorporating metal, mirrors, water, and Lego into one exhibition seems to be far from a typical art installation. Yet, nestled in the famous Tate Modern, “the Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life” exhibit...

Black History Month song reviews: part 3

Houdah Daniels, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

On a recent trip to Accra, Ghana, I sat in the passenger’s seat of my relative’s car when she shuffled her playlist to land on “Brown Skin Girl.” Having never heard the song prior, I was immediately...

Black history month song reviews: Part 2

Houdah Daniels, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

Rest in Peace Jordan Davis. Rest in Peace Eric Garner. Rest in Peace Michael Brown. Rest in Peace Trayvon Martin. Rest in Peace to the countless amount of sons, brothers, and fathers who have been victims...

Joker fixates on faults of American society

‘Joker’ fixates on faults of American society

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online October 11, 2019

When the opening scene of the movie consisted of the to-be Joker, Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, painting on carnival clown makeup, it was undeniable that everyone sitting in the cinema tensed....

Black history month song reviews: Part 1

Houdah Daniels, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

It is becoming increasingly necessary to address the uprising collaboration between Western culture and particularly West African culture in music, as the topic of cultural appropriation versus cultural...

Beijing Dumpling: A piece of China in the heart of London

Beijing Dumpling: A piece of China in the heart of London

Lily Whitman, Sports Editor: Print September 23, 2019

Walking into Beijing Dumpling, I was greeted by the sweet smell of dumplings and a warm, appealing restaurant space. The homey feel of the restaurant and the open kitchen made me feel comfortable amid...

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