Opinion: Media’s Cissexism Becoming Increasingly Pronounced
by Emily Engle If you google “Bruce Jenner’s transition,” over 2.65 million hits generate. But googling “Belinda Jenner’s transition” yields only a few hundred thousand references. From The New York Times to People magazine, lengthy articles detail how everyone in Jenner’s life is reacting to her newly-announced decision to become a female – yet the articles’ writers overwhelmingly use male pronouns to describe her. According … Continue reading Opinion: Media’s Cissexism Becoming Increasingly Pronounced
Harper Lee Releasing a New Book
By Sarah Rovinsky Harper Lee is a widely known legend for her classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Lee has granted almost no requests for interviews or public appearances since its publication. With the exception of a few minor essays, she hasn’t published anything further. In February, Harper Lee announced Go Set a Watchman will be released on July 14. Carter, laywer and friend of Nelle Harper … Continue reading Harper Lee Releasing a New Book
Fourteen pound baby born in Florida
By: Allison Petkoff On January 29, the largest baby in the state of Florida was delivered. The baby, named Avery Ford, weighed 14.1 pounds at birth and was born at St Joseph’s Women’s Hospital in Tampa. The average baby weight is 7.5 lbs. Only 5% of babies fall outside of the range of 5.5 lbs. to 10 lbs. This baby had a truly exceptional birth … Continue reading Fourteen pound baby born in Florida
Everybody Wins Except the Seahawks
By Sarah Rovinsky Actor Chris Pratt initiated a bet against fellow actor, Chris Evans, over Twitter exclaiming, if Pratt’s team–the Seattle Seahawks–won Super bowl XLIX, Evans would visit Seattle Children’s Hospital dressed as the main character from Captain America. However, if the New England Patriots–Evans’s team–won, Pratt would visit Christopher’s Haven Hospital in Boston dressed as the main character from Guardians of the Galaxy. Even … Continue reading Everybody Wins Except the Seahawks
“Boyhood” Review
By Katherine Barton An original movie, Boyhood by Richard Linklater was filmed with the same cast over 12 years. This choice provides the unique experience of watching the actors grow up as their story progresses. Showing both the crests and troughs of adolescence, Boyhood is realistic. The movie portrays topics such as abusive parents, divorce, first love, the heartbreak of breakups, and the effects of … Continue reading “Boyhood” Review
Notable Films and Technologies grace the Sundance Music Festival
By Katherine Barton Sundance Film Festival occurred on January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Utah, as an event for people to display their films, to perform, and take part in discussions. Some of the films shown at the festival become popular due to their creativity and the publicity they receive. One of the most awarded films was Me and Earl and the Dying … Continue reading Notable Films and Technologies grace the Sundance Music Festival
DIY Valentine’s Day Treats
By Emily Bunsold
With Valentine’s Day approaching quickly, the list of ideas on what to do is getting shorter. The epitome of V-day is going out to dinner, maybe seeing a movie, and spending time with that special someone. But what’s even better than going out to eat and spending hundreds of dollars on nice meal? Making your own Valentine’s Day treats with those you love the most. And the best part: I purchased everything that was required to make these three recipes for just under $20! So whether you’re single or taken, these yummy treats can be enjoyed by everyone.
A Snowstorm Per Week
By: Megan Bias Early Monday morning, February 9, Northeastern states were under winter storm warnings with expectations of up to two feet of snow for the third Monday in a row. According to CNN, the states included in the snowstorm were Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. According to The National Weather Service, the states were predicted to get twelve … Continue reading A Snowstorm Per Week
New York train crash kills six
By: Allison Petkoff On Tuesday night, February 3, a commuter train in Valhalla, New York, crashed and killed 6 people while injuring at least 12. The train was heading north, traveling from New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. After leaving the terminal, it hit a Mercedes SUV that was sitting on the train intersection. The car had 6 passengers and all of the passengers were … Continue reading New York train crash kills six
Indoor Percussion Ensemble Wins First Competition
By: C.J. Destefani Bellbrook Percussion Students are at it again as the Indoor Percussion Ensemble (IPE) competition season began with a bang. IPE took first place with its original show titled “Delay” in the Scholastic A class at its first competition in Hamilton, on Sunday, Feb. 1. The members of IPE worked very hard for this first victory and will continue to “practice hard … Continue reading Indoor Percussion Ensemble Wins First Competition
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