“Ventura” by Anderson .Paak
Erin Harper
Rating: 9/10
I wasn’t expecting to like Anderson .Paak’s third studio album release, “Oxnard,” as much as I did, and I thought it would be hard...
For those of you who have taken a finance class at Wilson, or know anything about profit, you would know that the world literally revolves around money. Every country around the world has their own form...
In the Southwest quadrant of DC, right off the National Mall, stands a man with folded arms and stone-faced determination, casting sight across the entire District and the country. He is quiet, yet resilient....
Some outstanding productions star famed actors and actresses, direction by Tony-winning directors, and feature impeccable sets designed by some of the greatest artists found. Other productions feature...
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships by The 1975
Hope Moshi
Score: 10/10
Though The 1975 is an English pop rock band, they’ve achieved considerable popularity around the world, even...
“Stokeley” by Ski Mask The Slump God
By Erin Harper
Rating: 9/10
After waiting for seemingly 3,000 years and constantly checking every day to see if it came out, Ski Mask The Slump God finally...
Art may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but imagine being surrounded by LED lights arranged in such a pattern that you are unable to take your eyes away; you are so mesmerized by its beauty. Though the...
Some of the most beautiful and artistically creative scenes in movies may not always come from Hollywood blockbusters starring acclaimed actors and actresses or written by world-renowned directors. Oftentimes,...
Senior Natalia Thomas sat quietly in her AP Chemistry class, scribbling down the last of her notes until she was saved by the bell, signaling the end of fourth period and the start of lunch. As she started...
Earlier this year, Donald Glover, more commonly known by his stage name Childish Gambino, released one of the most thought-provoking and materialistic-oriented song and video that I’ve heard in a long...
“I Used to Know Her: The Prelude” by H.E.R.
By Erin Harper
Rating: 10/10
With all the new albums released in 2018, it can be difficult deciding which is worth a listen. There's one artist...
9th Grade: “The Lord of the Flies”
By Arianna Lowengrub
“The Lord of the Flies,” written by William Golding, tells the story of a group of boys whose plane crashed on an island....
There’s nothing more relaxing than going home after a long day at school, kicking up your feet, and plugging in your headphones to listen to your favorite singer or band. While jazz may not be everyone’s...
Si alguna vez entraste en la habitación del Sr. Shea después de la escuela un lunes o miércoles, probablemente hayas escuchado muchas voces hablando y riendo; aparentemente ahogado por la música española...
“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston
Rating: 10/10
This story is seen through the eyes of Janie Crawford, a beautiful girl originally from Eatonville, Florida. The book is extremely...
DC has 177 foreign embassies, the largest number of embassies in the United States, yet most of them are not normally visited by the public. Because of this, DC residents can miss out on important experiences,...
Each year in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, thousands of people travel out for one week to attend Burning Man, a culture and arts festival which as you might guess, commences with the burning of a 40-foot...
I am a "Legally Blonde" fanatic. I've probably watched the movie about 25 times, and it never gets old; it’s a classic. The storyline is a basic one--a girl is an underdog, and in the end, she blows...
Nowadays, it appears new restaurants are constantly popping up on every street corner in DC. Recent themes include Aussie restaurants serving Kangaroo sliders, a pinball-inspired bar, and a vegan “diner.”...
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