by Ian King (‘29)The Holiday season isn’t just a time for celebration and family gatherings; it’s also a period filled with exciting events in sports and art. The Detroit Lions and Pistons have been competing intensely against their opponents, with their struggles and successes reflecting their hard work and dedication. Meanwhile, the local theater scene’s festive productions are bringing joy and classic stories to life. … Continue reading Mettle in Motown
By Maria Jose Alvarez Toribio (’27) and Lilly Barnhart (’27) Image courtesy of IMDB This past month, Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, starring Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, and Oscar Isaac, was released both in theaters and on Netflix. What set this film apart from past adaptations such as Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) was its remarkable score, written by French … Continue reading The Score of Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein
By Elliott Gilleran (‘27) A bowl of “Cap’n” Crunch’s “OOPS!” All Berries. Image courtesy of Flickr OOPs! All Berries is one of many breakfast cereals produced under the Cap’n Crunch brand name. The main draw of the cereal for breakfast connoisseurs near and far is its purported accidental origins, and the seemingly innocent image of the esteemed Captain Crunch. While at first glance the cereal … Continue reading Cap’n Crunch: Bowl of Lies
A Little History of Philosophy. Image courtesy of Barnes & Noble. A Little History of Philosophy briefly explores over 40 different philosophers in the span of 40 bite-sized chapters. While the book serves as a general overview of philosophy, it does not go in-depth into any of the philosophers, in large part because that was not the aim of the author. An unfortunate consequence is … Continue reading A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton
by Ian King (’29) Detroit is entering one of its most exciting seasons in recent memory. With the Lions surging in the NFL, the Pistons cultivating a young core, and the city preparing for its iconic Thanksgiving Parade, Motown is buzzing with energy. This winter, the resilience, pride, and toughness that Detroit’s known for will be on full display for the world. The Detroit Lions … Continue reading Mettle in Motown: Thanksgiving Edition
By Lilly Barnhart (‘27) The Dead Poets Society (1989). Image Courtesy of The Dead Poets Society via IMDb It has become common to scroll through TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest while binge-watching your favorite movies on Netflix. But while the short videos on your phone may have been produced in under 10 minutes, movies are not. They do not contain small snippets of viral songs; they … Continue reading An Introduction to Film Scores
By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Have you ever had that moment when you just tossed and turned in your bed because, for whatever reason, you just couldn’t fall asleep? I definitely have, especially since I started to use screen time before sleeping. As I mentioned in previous articles, social media’s effects on health can be extremely negative, including addiction, a lack of sleep, and peer pressure. … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew When I Could Barely Fall Asleep
By Lorelei Aquilina (‘27) With the rise of online shopping, and with it overtaking in-person shopping last holiday season, the term “Black Friday” has faded out to a much larger sale season. That being said, the Black Friday season has a major impact on the fashion industry. People buy more in this season than they do all year, and because of that, the world of … Continue reading How Black Friday Effects the Fashion Industry
by Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) On October 13, SpaceX launched the fifth rocket in its Starship program. Later that day, one of the rocket’s central boosters lowered itself precisely back to the launch site. This is a remarkable achievement for SpaceX and for space agencies worldwide. CNBC reporter Michael Sheetz says SpaceX’s Starship program aims to become a “fully reusable rocket system.” On each launch, … Continue reading World’s First: SPACEX Successfully Lands and Recovers Rocket Booster
By Lorelei Aquilina (’27) During election season, there are so many factors to how a candidate presents themselves: their mannerisms, nervous habits, and body language are all massive cues towards who the candidates “truly” are. But, one majorly ignored part of a candidate’s campaign is their fashion choices. Though fashion seems unimportant and shallow to politics, it has been used throughout history to send a … Continue reading Fashion: The unspoken language of US politics
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