In 2023, Kennedy High School senior Remi Wilcox made All-State as an alternate harpist, however, on Oct. 24, 2024, Wilcox was disqualified from the All-State Orchestra because she didn’t use a concert...

Sitting in a doctor’s office at age 4, CHS9 student Sean Gooden gazed at a portrait of the New York City skyline. As soon as he got home, Gooden recreated the image with LEGO bricks, from the Empire...

It is startling to think that five years down the line, high school freshmen will enter college, and college freshmen will enter their careers. People will find themselves in totally different situations...

After filming for "A Minecraft Movie" in New Zealand for four months, freshman Sebastian Hansen has come back to Midtown to resume school. Hansen played Henry, one of the lead roles in the film. Transitioning...

She ran to her spot in the second row of the formation, dressed in a hot pink tutu, black overcoat and sparking headpiece. It was wet, windy and cold. Her jazz shoes were ruined. Her makeup was smeared. But...

When he first started working at Springside Chestnut Hill (SCH), Pete Capano was getting paid by the day to teach a single photography class. Now, in his 41st year, he is finally stepping away from an...

Video games are widely regarded as a form of media that has little to no narrative focus, often considered a means for simple fun. This is a misconception that stems from a narrow-minded view of video...

The sharp strum of the G chord on a guitar marks the start of the song “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles, the melody and strumming pattern producing a mystifying sensation. Nodding to...

Stepping on stage, the spotlight illuminated the 7-year-old as her small yet strong voice carried through the audience. She sang, danced, and delivered her lines with a sparkle in her eye that captured...

“Isn’t it lonely?” asks ROSÉ in her debut solo album, “rosie,” released on Dec. 6. The lyric from her second single, “number one girl,” hints at the weight of global fame—the constant...

Walking down South Congress businesses like Monkey See Monkey DO!, Jo’s Coffee and the Austin Motel are some of the iconic locations that make up the heart of downtown Austin, but as competition and...

On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) Minuteman Marching Band performed in the streets of New York City. The college marching band was one of 11 bands selected to...

Walking down the streets of Manhattan in a fleece lined red jumpsuit, raising a red and white flag in the air, cold rain pours down on the crowd, drenching them through. The streets are lined with smiling,...

When going to a football game, the team’s band will take over the field and perform before the game and during halftime. Whenever they are performing, they have certain drills that make different shapes...

I remember watching my first Disney animated movie: it was “The Lion King,” a beautiful and bittersweet classic about the journey Simba takes to reclaim his place as king and restore balance to the...

Learning can be difficult and it can be hard to stay focused on one thing for an extended period of time. This is what seniors Blake Lawson and Richard Beal felt last year in their chemistry class, and...

Throughout history, "race" has been considered a controversial and difficult topic. In modern times, groups of worked to understand that every race, ethnicity and culture is something to celebrate and...

Since the late 20th century, tattoos have become more mainstream among teenagers and young adults. Until the 1960s, tattoos were only popular in counterculture circles, but the social justice movements...

This review contains spoilers for the film. “Are people born wicked?” asks Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North, at the outset of “Wicked.” “Or do they have wickedness...

“Father, did I finally get it right?” The world stopped twice for Kendrick Lamar this year: first for his infamous rap beef with Drake, and then for the surprise release of his sixth studio album,...

In the silence of the night, the flowing notes of a violin can be heard in the Chang household. Moving the bow back and forth against the strings as her chin clutches the instrument, CHS9 student Chloe...

Films and video games that seek to disturb the consumer through the threat of space-age dangers are wildly popular. Aliens, monsters, robots, stranded spaceships, and a distinct lack of food and water...

Josiah Sklarsky was born with music in his veins. It just took him some time to figure out how to express it.  In the halls of U-High, he walks with AirPods in his ears and a mind that is always creating...

Stress and anxiety are familiar experiences for many high school students, but for one student, these challenges have inspired a creative project aimed at normalizing conversations about mental health....

Sophomore Edie Park first saw a piano in her day care center at 4 years old and fell in love. She began to play in five-minute lessons, with her music teacher at school, but it just wasn’t enough. When...

If you live in the United States, how far can you drive without seeing used furniture laying out on the sidewalk? Three, four maybe five blocks? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans...

One hand on the paper to hold it steady, his pen winds around and around. A slash down, and then up, and then more marks are set next to it. As the logo begins to take shape, so does the dream in front...

“Music has been one of the only things that I’ve loved for my entire life, so… I'm always going to keep on trying,” Alexander Hwang (‘27) told Eastside. The Pew Research Center found that...

Latin alum Alex Chapman ‘10 is lighting up the dance-pop and club music scene, turning his songwriting passion into a global phenomenon. With chart-topping hits like Kim Petras’ viral anthem “Horsey”...

Ever since Kennedy Middle School English Teacher Diana Kirsh was a child, her enchantment with the world of theater was undeniable. As a teenager, Kirsh commuted after school from the suburbs of New York...

Going to see “Gladiator II," I knew two things for certain: I love Gladiator and I love Paul Mescal. Walking out of the theater, however, I knew I did not love “Gladiator II.” The film industry...

Early morning, Disney enthusiasts got ready to refresh the Disneyland app and hopefully snag a spot in the virtual queue for Disneyland's new ride: Tiana's Bayou Adventure. With three opportunities to...

Warning: This review contains spoilers. Released in 2016, “Moana” is hailed as part of a dying phenomenon: a Disney movie beloved by fans and critics alike.  “Moana 2” is neither.  The...

After over two decades since Wicked hit the Broadway stage, the Wicked movie was released Nov. 21, 2024. Directed by Jon M. Chu, who is best known for directing musicals Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights,...

Sharpie in hand, mind running fast, Madeleine Vollmer quickly thinks of a design to etch onto her friend’s arm while they wait for their turn at the local summer swim meet. A simple task young Vollmer...

Since stepping onto the Alley Theater stage at 5 years old, senior Olivia Gutierrez felt like she belonged in the world of theater. “I'm an only child,” Gutierrez said. “I didn't really have anyone...

A look of shocked amusement passes over Joanne’s face as she stares at Noah.  “You’re the rabbi,” she says.  Noah takes a long drag of a cigarette and says, smoke billowing out of his mouth,...

You’ve seen “The Kardashians”, you’ve seen “The Bachelor.” Now, get ready for something closer to home. Producer Amy Palmer is bringing her storytelling magic to Westport with "The Westport...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming integrated into media, advancing in areas such as photo design, voice creation, and animation.  As AI tools become more complex through full-scale...

He holds his microphone close, looking out into the dark sea of people eagerly waiting for his performance. Most teenagers would be nervous in this scenario, but Jude Salten ’28 remains calm as he prepares...

Since her passion for film production first struck, senior Tanisha Kapoor has traveled the world as part of a team filming and producing a documentary about the people in Afghanistan called “Baywatana.” In...

With Thanksgiving in the rear view, lots of us are getting into the Christmas spirit. Besides decorating and playing carols, holiday classics like Elf, Home Alone, The Grinch, and Die Hard will be...

Levi Schaudt, a freshman at Conifer, has been producing music for 10 years, using at-home and official recording studios to distribute his voice and the messages he writes in his songs. His music can be...

Miguel Alvarez spent seven years of his life working for one thing. To most students, he’s their calm, funny art teacher, but some students noticed him work on a specific project over time. A month ago...

As the thick scent of aged paper and leather furnishes the air, a small crowd of shoppers disperses throughout the store, foraging for the next paperback to satisfy their craze. They wander along the shelves...

Sophomore Myles Antelis boarded a plane alone last month and flew to Los Angeles to showcase his newest clothing collection for his first ever professional photoshoot. Since discovering his interest...

Squinting to see the tiniest details, Miniature Gaming Club members add the final touches to their figurines. One table over, students lay out boards with complex structures and terrain. With their freshly...

This is the second of a three-part series that focuses on siblings Caleb (a senior) and Kensington (a sophomore) Van Hook and their vast experience performing in live musical and theatrical productions...

He glides the charcoal across the textured page, intention behind every motion, outlining his subject’s features. Kaleb Watts, a senior at Lakota East, has a passion for art. His love for art motivates...

This is the last of a three-part series that focuses on siblings Caleb (a senior) and Kensington (a sophomore) Van Hook and their vast experience performing in live musical and theatrical productions nationwide...