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Tastes of spring

Tastes of spring

June 4, 2017

Summer is fast approaching, and thankfully so are crazy and colorful pop-up foods, specifically catered for this season. Here are a few dishes and restaurant options to keep in mind during the warmer months....

Make America Great Again Exhibit Review

Make America Great Again Exhibit Review

May 23, 2017

“Make America Great Again.” The very words hoped to bring America together, as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, have instead resulted in an immense political, racial and gender divide....

The trending traditional Hawaiian Dish, Poké, takes Soho

The trending traditional Hawaiian Dish, Poké, takes Soho

May 9, 2017

For people who can never decide between sushi, salad or comfort food, Ahi Poké is the perfect restaurant to visit. Poké is a traditional Hawaiian-style raw fish bowl. The food trend has grown rapidly...

Makeup your mind

April 8, 2017

There is a common belief that women wear makeup solely to make themselves look more attractive, but in reality, there are many other reasons why people choose to wear makeup. Kat Smith (’19),...

Unique London Restaurants

Unique London Restaurants

April 3, 2017

Living in a big city has its perks - cool events, loads of shops and great food. Since London has such delicious food available, there are so many unique restaurants around to check out. Here are a few...

Beauty and the Beast Review

Beauty and the Beast Review

March 14, 2017

As a cursed flower dies, a movie blossoms. Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast adds another dimension -  figuratively and literally - to a classic Disney princess story. The movie is reminiscent...

Skarstedt gallery review

John Towfighi, Staff Writer March 13, 2017

Three white-walled rooms make up the small Skarstedt gallery, which lies tucked away on Bennett Street, a three minute walk from Green Park tube station. The space is just one floor, but the high rise...

Attending the Grammy’s

February 27, 2017

The Grammy Awards have been an annual spectacle in my household for as long as I can remember. This year, however, instead of lounging on my couch watching the awards on TV, I sat in the hard plastic seats...

2017 Oscar Predictions

2017 Oscar Predictions

February 25, 2017

A prediction of this year’s Oscar-nominated films as told by avid movie watcher and High School College Counselor Nicole Thompson: Each year I try to see as many Oscar-nominated films as possible...

Faith and freedom: Religion in the high school

Faith and freedom: Religion in the high school

February 8, 2017

Religion and Curriculum Social Studies Department  Head Natalie Jaworski stands in front of her World Civilizations I class, where she is teaching about the world religions, beginning with the philosophies...

Fashion prompting change

February 8, 2017

In a world where topics of social and environmental justice are becoming more prominent, it is only appropriate that the fashion industry develops a stance regarding the issues that flood our screens and...

Student led productions

February 8, 2017

At the beginning of each year, Drama Teacher Buck Heron invites eager drama students to direct the High School production of their choice. This semester Effie Ogino (’19) and Kat Smith (’19) will showcase...

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