Original art complements student-made albums
Rachel Lee, Arts Editor
March 17, 2019
Filed under Arts
From Pink Floyd’s iconic “Dark Side of the Moon” prism image to the Polaroid picture on Taylor Swift’s “1989” album, cover art has become one of the most recognizable ways that people visually identify musicians. Even on a high school level, as more and more teenage musicians release the...
Music mentorship bonds high schoolers with younger artists
Jeremiah Levy, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Filed under Arts
Music seems to connect people in ways they do not always completely understand. This power to bind people together takes form in our work, homes, and even here at the high school where it connects middle schoolers to their high school student tutors. The student run Brookline Music Program gives high school studen...
New student mural aims to brighten ACE hallway
Nina Rogers, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Filed under Arts
The Alternative Choices in Education (ACE) corridor, once barren and dark, will soon be illuminated with a stunning new student mural. Senior Angel Zayas, a member of ACE, has been in the process of designing a new mural to beautify the ACE space. In his attempts to do so, he has united the ACE communi...
Winnie-the-Pooh exhibit revisits classic childhood story
Becky Perelman and Jackie Perelman
February 25, 2019
Filed under Arts
Big blue balloons lead the way to the entrance; turning a corner, you enter a child’s bedroom. There is a bed and windows and decorations. Looking closer, you see the decorations are hand drawn pictures of a bear and his friends: Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Roo and Tigger. "Winnie-the-Pooh" is one of...
Music groups foster competitive environment between students
Peter Finnerty, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Filed under Arts
From starting the alto saxophone in fifth grade to practicing every day, going to weekly private lessons and participating in two bands, Jake Perdue is one of many who works hard and loves playing their instrument. He brings this dedication to his musical groups, improving his own skills while coming tog...
Graphic designer follows dual passions of sports and art
Oliver Fox, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Artists Of The Month, Arts
Paintbrushes and pencils are in the past. For senior Sergei LeFaivre, digital design is the future. By turning his passion for sports into modern graphic designs, LeFaivre has grown into a skilled artist spurred by his own athletic interests. Because of his Boston upbringing, LeFaivre was supportin...
AOM: Nairi Harumi
Aryn Lee, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Artists Of The Month, Arts, Showcase
Starting a business and learning real-world skills in high school is not the first thing that pops into the minds of most students. For junior Nairi Harumi, however, this was the case. Inspired by expensive necklaces she liked but did not want to spend money on, Harumi decided to make her own. Wh...
Revisions sparks inspiration through showcasing student talent
Anoushka Mallik, Staff Writer
February 9, 2019
Dancing, singing and laughter; these are all the aspects that categorize Revisions, the annual talent show. The show gave students a chance to demonstrate their skills, whether they be in improv, singing, dancing or playing an instrument. I felt inspired and proud of the students in our artistic ...
“Sweeney Todd” to be last musical before director retires
Madison Sklaver, Longform Editor
January 17, 2019
Before each musical, Christian Polos jumps on stage to introduce the show and the cast. He talks about all the hard work the cast has done, the subject of the musical, and immediately jokes around with the audience. Even from just his short introduction to the musical, his personality shines through....
Movie Review: The Princess Switch
Nick Eddinger, Photography Managing Editor
January 16, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movie Review
With holiday cheer and festivities coming to an end, Netflix beckons yet another round of low-budget, uninspired, feel-good Christmas movies to bring a sense of wholeness to your living-room. Last year saw the notable addition of “The Christmas Prince” which shook families with its tooth-achingl...
Tech week unites drama casts through love of theater
Elena Su, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Filed under Arts
The stage is animated with characters laughing and talking while standing bathed in the orange stage lights. As the scene comes to an end, the performers scuttle off the stage, heading for the wings. Moments later, they emerge from behind the curtain to run the scene again. After this, they’ll have to d...
Aryn Lee, Staff Writer
Michelle Obama – Women’s History Month
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