Review: “Magdalene” by FKA Twigs
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
November 14, 2019
FKA Twigs released her second album "Magdalene" on November 8, 2019, marking her first full-length album since 2014's "LP1." The album features Twigs collaborating with a variety of talented electronic artists across nine songs.
An Unbelievably Riveting Show
Emma Montalbano, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
“You don't sound crazy to me," Karen Duvall, one of the main detectives in a new limited Netflix series, said. "You sound like someone who's been through a trauma and is looking for a way to feel safe again and in control. And, there is nothing crazy about that.”
Dodie’s Enchanting Performance Lights Up The Fox Theater
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
October 15, 2019
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The Fox Theater glowed a striking sunflower yellow on Sunday, October 6 as Dodie took to the stage in front of hundreds of fans for her 2019 “Human” tour.
Charli XCX Finds Her Voice
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
October 11, 2019
The release of Charli XCX's third studio album, “Charli,” has been marked by nonstop turmoil. Since 2014's “Sucker,” the pop singer has seen hundreds of her songs leak online (including practically the entirety of what was originally planned to be her third studio album, referred to by fans as “XCX 3” or “XCX World”), worked closely with British experimental pop group PC Music, and released two full mixtapes and an EP.
Netflix’s “Tall Girl” Fails to Reach New Heights
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 18, 2019
“You think your life is hard? I’m a junior wearing size 13 Nikes. Men’s size 13 Nikes. Beat that.” This is a line from Netflix’s latest original rom-com Tall Girl, which focuses on the story of a 6’1” high school junior named Jodi Kreyman who struggles to fit in with her classmates due to her height. Although the film intends to raise awareness for the negative impacts of bullying and promotes self-love, it is difficult to overlook the story’s blatant ignorance.
Norman F***ing Rockwell is Lana Del Rey’s Best Yet
Chloe Postlewaite, Online Editor
September 17, 2019
Lana Del Rey’s angelic vocals and melancholic lyrics combine with her new politically active stance to bring her best album yet, Norman F***ing Rockwell.
Taylor Swift’s “Lover” Is Easy to Fall in Love With
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 11, 2019
Taylor Swift’s seventh album Lover soared to the top of the charts in dozens of countries quickly after its release on August 22, 2019, with the album crowning the Billboard Top 200 Albums and all 18 songs landing spots on Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Top 20.
The College Board’s Environmental Context Dashboard Was Not Made for the Greater Good
Noelia Arteaga, Sports Editor
June 6, 2019
The College Board's Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Adversity Index is a terrible idea.
I argued with someone who believes rape isn’t a “real issue.” Here’s what I learned.
Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor
May 26, 2019
Here, I broke a rule of Instagram that I advise all people to follow: Never read the comments under a political post.
Representation: More Than Just People on a Screen
Mira Sahi, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
A study by GLAAD reports that roughly 12.8 percent of characters in media are LGBT+. Fewer than half of them aren’t stereotypes and cliches. Not just who is represented on TV but also how they are represented matters, and when it comes to the queer community, we have a long way to go.
Though President Trump reversed his decision to host the G7 summit at his Doral resort, he defended his selection on Monday, dismissing what he called the “phony emoluments clause” of the Constitution https://nyti.ms/2Jc2atI
everything you need to know about the impeachment inquiry — all in one place. ⬇️
https://woodsidepawprint.com/top-stories/2019/10/17/the-impeachment-inquiry/
Abortion has been decriminalised in Northern Ireland after a landmark law change came into force at midnight. The legal reforms voted in at Westminster have also paved the way for the introduction of same-sex marriages https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17983943.law-change-decriminalising-abortion-northern-ireland-comes-effect/
Sam Brook, Chloe Postlewaite, and Taila Lee
Even on rainy days, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington D.C. provides educational insight for everyone from youth to adults.
November 25, 2019 • Comments Off on Conservation and Conversations: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Review: “Magdalene” by FKA Twigs
November 14, 2019
National Period Day Raises Awareness For Period Poverty
November 6, 2019