A Review of the PTC Fall Play: Almost, Maine by John Cariani
-Faiqa Alam (‘20) “Pete… I love you.” Produced by the IA’s very own Phoenix Theatre Company (PTC), Almost, Maine is a spectacular play that will instantly capture your heart. The plot centers around the relationships of multiple characters in a small Maine town named Almost. The play is broken into nine smaller stories, each of them depicting different characters and their different relationships. Despite its … Continue reading A Review of the PTC Fall Play: Almost, Maine by John Cariani
North Korea Responds to Trump’s Nuclear Threats
-Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Recently, President Donald Trump took part in a two-week tour of Asia in order to strengthen relations with countries in the region and to project American power. The North Korean leader, Chairman Kim Jong-un, said that by doing this, Trump “begged for nuclear war.” Mounting tensions surround the nuclear relations between North Korea and the United States. On September 15, … Continue reading North Korea Responds to Trump’s Nuclear Threats
It Is Time for the Big Ten to Worry About A Playoff Spot
-Alex Fry (‘19) For a long time running, the Big Ten has consistently been host to powerhouse football teams. Whether it was Joe Paterno’s Nittany Lions, Bo Schembechler’s Wolverines or more recent teams such as Urban Meyer’s Buckeyes and Mark Dantonio’s Spartans, the Big Ten has always had a team feared throughout the nation. Along with these great teams always came an appearance in … Continue reading It Is Time for the Big Ten to Worry About A Playoff Spot
An Author’s Job
-Zeina Aboushaar (‘21) Have you ever been held hostage by a book? You’re sitting in your bedroom, either crying or laughing. At some point, you’ve probably been struck with a force of revelation: some human must have written this. Or maybe you’ve never stopped to realize who’s the voice behind the characters. Their creators are invisible to you. They have no identity. No voice. Authors … Continue reading An Author’s Job
Coco’s Closet: Furs
-Izzy Fernandes (‘20) Furs: extravagant, not to mention controversial, accessories popularized by Ned Stark, Marilyn Monroe, and Cruella de Vil, among others. Now, as they are back in style just in time for Fall and Winter collections, they leave individuals wondering: where did these wearable (and often expensive) pets truly originate? Furs were originally used for warmth or to bestow the animal’s qualities on … Continue reading Coco’s Closet: Furs
Themed Poetry: Independence for Catalonia
-Vanessa Kiefer (‘20) Independence For Catalonia A peaceful vote, but it will not be allowed The old powers will go valiantly into battle Cutting, cutting off their rights to sound Violence answers the protesting mound Because strangling free ideas is now justified A peaceful vote, but it will not be allowed But a bubbling Republic has vowed To build a state … Continue reading Themed Poetry: Independence for Catalonia
Exploring The Arts: Mean Girls- The Musical
-Adriana Doria (‘19) From the big screen to the stage: the hit movie Mean Girls, starring Rachel McAdams and Lindsay Lohan, is now a Broadway musical. Mean Girls: the Musical made its off-broadway debut performance at The National Theater in Washington D.C. on October 31st and will move to the August Wilson Theater on Broadway on April 8th, 2018. Cady Heron (Erika Henningsen) struggles … Continue reading Exploring The Arts: Mean Girls- The Musical
Kershaw’s Legacy Will Forever Be Plagued By The Postseason
-Alex Fry (‘19) Following a Game 7 loss in the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will go into the offseason with many questions about their franchise. Can they maintain their regular season success? Will teams figure out Cody Bellinger during his second year? But, most importantly, can the Dodgers ever win a World Series with Clayton Kershaw? Kershaw’s struggles in the postseason … Continue reading Kershaw’s Legacy Will Forever Be Plagued By The Postseason
Is Ron Gardenhire The Answer?
-Alex Fry (‘19) On October 20th, 2017, the Detroit Tigers officially named the Arizona Diamondbacks’ former bench coach, Ron Gardenhire, as their manager for the next three years. He will replace Brad Ausmus, who went 314-322 in four years with the Tigers and finished tied for last in the Majors this past season. It is clear that these next couple of years will be … Continue reading Is Ron Gardenhire The Answer?
The Las Vegas Shooting
-Ashley Lee (’21) On October 1, as many families and friends gathered at the Las Vegas Strip for the Route 91 Harvest Festival, sixty-four-year-old Stephen Paddock shot more than one hundred rounds into the crowd. The concert suddenly became a night of terror and the United States’ deadliest mass shooting in modern history. While country singer Jason Aldean was performing, spectators were attacked … Continue reading The Las Vegas Shooting
The Overachiever 