Arts and Entertainment

Chords of Our Story: How Music Impacts Our Lives

IntroductionMusic is everywhere in our lives, from the songs we listen to on our way to school to the music we dance to. But music do...

By Mariam Tchitchueishvili, Junior at UCTECH
In Opinion, Lifestyle, Arts and Entertainment, Jan 16, 2025

Growing Up in the Age of Distraction

By Jaime Paladi, Junior at AIT
In Opinion, Arts and Entertainment, Jan 13, 2025

Dead Poets Society: Except Poetry… is Dead?

By Makayla Barte, Freshman at AIT
In Arts and Entertainment, Opinion, History, Jan 11, 2025

The Story of Dame Maggie Smith

By Evie Shen, Sophomore at MHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Jan 08, 2025

Stanley Cups: The Coping Mechanism for a Society Without Hobbies

By Audrey Miller, Senior at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, News, May 13, 2024

Death and Art: The Story of Julian Assange

By Amanda Leung, Senior at UCTech Law & Justice
In Arts and Entertainment, May 13, 2024

How Taylor Swift's NFL Presence is Affecting the League

By Rayna Hazarika, Junior at AIT
In Arts and Entertainment, Sports, May 11, 2024

Art In an Age of Artificial Intelligence

By Maddie Patton, Junior at UCTech School of Design
In Arts and Entertainment, Science, May 11, 2024

The Most Gut-Wrenching Album of all Time? A Review of 'GUTS' by Olivia Rodrigo

By Audrey Lee, Jaime Paladi In Arts and Entertainment, Feb 08, 2024

한류: The Spread of Korean Culture and Its Effects

By Alison Park, Junior at AAHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Apr 09, 2023

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How TikTok is Quickening the Fashion Trend Cycle

Ever since TikTok blew up back in 2020, it has impacted our everyday lives greatly, especially in the way we dress. Even starting the hashtag #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt with thirty-one billion v...

By Gissele Hernandez, Senior at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, Mar 02, 2023

The Problem with Spotify Wrapped

In December, there are a multitude of festivities to round out the year, like Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years Eve. For avid music fans, theres another event to look forward to Spotif...

By Sophia Mekbeb, Senior at APA
In Arts and Entertainment, Feb 28, 2023

The Greatness of Breaking Bad

Editor’s Disclaimer: Breaking Bad is rated TV-MA and is not suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

By Jaime Paladi, Junior at AIT
In Arts and Entertainment, Feb 28, 2023

The Staggering Decline in Marvel's Cinematic Universe

Since 2008 with the movie adaptation of the comic book character Iron Man, Marvel has provided us with timeless live-action films. However, it seems as if Marvels charm has started to wea...

By Omolola Falana, Senior at MHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Feb 13, 2023

Harry Styles: Redefining Masculinity

Harry Styles rose to fame in 2010 when he and four other young hopefuls formed the band One Direction. In 2015, after the band split up, Styles took a more creative route. His self-titled...

By Audrey Miller, Senior at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, May 15, 2022

Behind the Curtain: A Sneak Peak at the Process of Bringing a Play to Life

Most people outside of the performing arts world do not know what is actually needed to perform a show and get it on its feet. To start at the very beginning, a show requires a director, ...

By Lilly Resnick, Alumni at AIT
In Arts and Entertainment, Mar 18, 2022

Osu!: A Game With its own Rhythm

Its been a long day, and you have just arrived home. You sit down at your computer, finally relaxing, and turn it on. You click on the little pink circle icon that has become so familiar ...

By Rebecca Lee, Alumni at AIT
In Arts and Entertainment, Mar 13, 2022

How Shows and Movies are Filming During the Pandemic

When people world wide got stuck in their homes due to a pandemic, TV shows and movies were helpful aids in getting them through the isolation. Streaming services quickly became the hotsp...

By Victoria Gee, Alumni at MHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Mar 07, 2022

Album review: After the Gold Rush by Neil young

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By Haralambos Liberatos, Alumni at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, Jan 01, 2022

Boutiques around union county: Millburn edition

As a sequel to the previous edition about Westfield, this boutique article features Millburn and many of its lovely fashion spots. Today, well be reviewing five boutiques, including High ...

By Sara Schwartz, Alumni at AAHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Jun 15, 2021

Why You Should Watch the Marvel Movies

Over the past decade, Marvel movies have dominated the box office and amassed millions of fans worldwide. Most moviegoers already have an impression of the franchise. Nevertheless, if you...

By Victoria Gee, Alumni at MHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Jun 02, 2021

Opinion: The Decline of the Grammys

When you hear the Grammys, you likely think of the most prestigious award that a musical artist can receive. Every aspiring musician longs to win a Grammy for his or her music. As with al...

By Victoria Gee, Alumni at MHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Jun 02, 2021

Grey's Anatomy: How is It Still Running?

Over the past 16 years, ABCs Greys Anatomy has become one of the most iconic shows to ever appear on television. Whether you have only heard about the shows tumultuous plot and twists fro...

By Ernest Romero, Alumni at APA
In Arts and Entertainment, Jun 01, 2021

How the Theft of the Mona Lisa Launched an Ordinary Painting to Superstar Status

More than half of the population has never even seen the Mona Lisa in real life, and yet, almost everyone recognizes her haunting eyes and mysterious smile.

By Ella Platts, Alumni at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, Apr 20, 2021

Album Review: Nectar by Joji

Filthy Frank. George Miller. Japanese-American singer and ex-Youtube star Joji has lived almost three lives with these three names. His unique career path has led him from eating toenails...

By Gregory Martinez, Alumni at AAHS
In Arts and Entertainment, Apr 20, 2021

Eddie Van Halen Obituary

Virtuoso guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away at the age of 65 on October 6, 2020. He played lead guitar in the 19th best selling group of all time; Van Halen. He was a wildly innovative...

By Haralambos Liberatos, Alumni at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, Feb 13, 2021

A Book Review sans Spoilers: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Shortlisted for the 2005 Booker Prize and the 2005 National Book Critics Circle Award, Kazuo Ishiguros Never Let Me Go follows the story of narrator, Kathy, who spent her childhood in a s...

By Megan Lahetta, Alumni at UCTech
In Arts and Entertainment, May 17, 2020

Concert Review: The Regrettes at Bowery Ballroom

Punk rockers The Regrettes performed a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom on October 3rd. Fans began queuing at 1:30 on the cold, rainy afternoon with frontwoman Lydia Nights signature eyel...

By Chloe Gavula, Alumni at APA
In Arts and Entertainment, Nov 04, 2019