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
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 Isabella Nestor (‘26) Image courtesy of whoseoutthere.ca Caption: A political cartoon created by Shel Silverstein portraying an American soldier in the Japanese Occupation era near the end of World War II. Shel Silverstein is an author known for his award-winning children’s books and his crude and comical works of art and literature. Although he mainly wrote poetry and even made political cartoons for some … Continue reading Shel Silverstein and the Ambiguity of Life
By Hayden Frishman (‘27) Michigan Stadium, known as “The Big House”, typically hosts football games on Saturday nights. However, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Big House hosted its first-ever concert for none other than Zach Bryan. I personally attended the concert, and the crowd felt electric. Everyone was excited to make history while listening to an incredible country music artist. Zach Bryan is a … Continue reading Zach Bryan: The Big House and Beyond
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 Mira Sripada (‘22) J. Cole is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is most recognized for his profound lyrics, which often comment on complex social issues. Cole was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina where he draws much inspiration from in this album. Prior to The Off-Season, Cole debuted seven other albums/mixtapes: Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011), Born Sinner (2013), 2014 … Continue reading Review: J. Cole sums up the highs and lows of his rap career in The Off-Season, an album that commentates on the artist’s observances through his journey to rap success all while relating it to his favorite sport: basketball
By Leah Raymond (’22) There is a certain cunning charm to meeting Lucifer on the streets of the city. He is very eye-catching and draws your attention in a way in which on which you cannot place your finger. He might be smoking a cigarette, or he may suddenly do something quite out of the ordinary, like kick a crosswalk button before regaining complete composure … Continue reading The Streets of the City
By Ava Casab (‘23) There is something about mornings when you wake up too early; the ones when you leisurely roll out of bed, take a quick shower, and make your way downstairs, when the roads outside are quiet save for the familiar whoosh noise heard as the occasional car rolls past your house. It’s like being given a moment of peace, when you can … Continue reading Morning Person
By Aadit Jain (‘23) The Detroit Pistons’ season has been going as expected. Or has it? Heading into this NBA season, fans were startled by general manager Troy Weaver’s initial transactions. Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard were quickly traded away and to make matters worse, Christian Wood departed as he signed with the Houston Rockets. So what happened next? The Pistons then signed Jerami Grant … Continue reading The Detroit Pistons’ Season Has Been Going As Expected. Or Has It?
The Overachiever 