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The “Barbie” movie opens with a reference to Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Greta Gerwig referenced several classic film moments over the course of the movie.

‘Barbie’ movie represents joyful step forward in feminist filmmaking

Yasmine Rivera, Reporter
September 11, 2023
Taylor Swift performs at her widely anticipated “Eras Tour” on March 2, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. The “Eras Tour” broke the record for the highest attended female act of all time.

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” setlist encompasses fan favorites, classic songs

Audrey Cushman and Yasmine Rivera
August 30, 2023
Screenwriters along the picket line near Walt Disney Studios while striking for adequate compensation. Their contract renegotiation requests were denied after streaming giants unjustly refused to adjust their residual payments.

Writers’ strike exemplifies pitfalls of streaming services, unites industry

Yasmine Rivera, Reporter
May 30, 2023
Social media personality Andrew Tate rose to international fame after videos of his advice to young men on the treatment of women circulated social media, eventually amassing nearly fivemillion followers. Tate was arrested Dec. 30 in Romania on rape and sex trafficking charges. The idolization of Tate in the media has prompted discussion worldwide about combating dangerous rhetoric surrounding sexual assault and violence, according to The New York Times.

Andrew Tate’s arrest prompts conversations around influence, masculinity

Yasmine Rivera, Reporter
March 17, 2023
Reporters Audrey Cushman, Sanna Ekroth and Sophia Hsu review hot chocolates across the Saint Johns Wood high street. Each reporter rates each bowl based on various categories: originality, price and taste.

The Standard reporters review hot chocolate

Audrey Cushman, Sanna Ekroth, Sophia Hsu, Jagger Price and Yasmine Rivera
December 15, 2022
The political spotlight on young people invokes conversation surrounding their involvement and impact on the socioeconomic climate. The High School has created spaces for students to become active around issues that concern them.

Students, faculty reflect on youth involvement in politics

Yasmine Rivera, Reporter
December 14, 2022
The film “Blonde” follows the dramatized life and career of Marilyn Monroe, directed by Andrew Dominik. Since its premiere in September, the film has been criticized harshly with claims that it is exploitative of Monroe’s legacy.

New ‘Blonde’ film exploits Marilyn Monroe’s image, taints her legacy

Yasmine Rivera, Reporter
October 25, 2022
Math Teacher Tony Bracht poses alongside his customized motivational poster. Bracht said one of his favorite components about teaching is watching students grow. “I get to be that part of the journey where students transition from following the leader to being the leader,” Bracht said. “I also get to see students discover their love of math.”

[Photo] Familiar faces: Get to know 30 students, faculty – part two

October 19, 2022
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