AOM: Nick Anmahian
Rachel Nguyen, Staff Writer
January 16, 2018
Filed under Artists Of The Month, Arts
Taking his seat before the piano, a rush of adrenaline runs through his body. He gives the audience a confident look before he turns to the piano and loses himself in the music. Junior Nick Anmahian has cultivated a passion for music and playing the piano. Anmahian’s interest in playing the pian...
Performance Review: All-Town Chorus 2018
Taeyeon Kim, Staff Writer
January 14, 2018
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Showcase
Beautiful harmonies filled the air as the Baker School Chorus launched into “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor,” a poem by Emma Lazarus that was later set to music by Irving Berlin. The themes of this year’s All-Town Chorus Festival were undeniably clear: unity, inclusivity, hope, love and above...
Baking with Susanna: Salted caramel & chocolate fudge
Susanna Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2018
Filed under Arts, Showcase, Video
When I was younger, I went to summer camp. Every year, we went on a field trip to Six Flags, and I would buy fudge at one of those overpriced candy shops. So when I think of fudge, I think of summer days, good times and a group of girls huddling over a bag of candy with chocolate on their lips. Althou...
Performance Review: Winter Concert 2017
Jade Kwitkiwski, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Uncategorized
Delicate white projections of snowflakes danced on either side of the grand stage, the red velvet curtains framing a glowing stage. Orderly rows of black chairs sat in curved lines along the stage, waiting in anticipation for the next applause-worthy performance. On Dec. 14th, 2017, the Performing Arts Depa...
Gallery Review: Showdown! Kuniyoshi vs. Kunisada
Nick Eddinger, Arts Writing Editor
December 18, 2017
Filed under Arts, News, Uncategorized, Visual Arts Reviews
Tucked away in the back hallways of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, “Showdown! Kuniyoshi vs. Kunisada,” contains an engaging and informative experience, comparing two brilliant woodblock print artists of the 1800s, Utagawa Kuniyoshi and Utagawa Kunisada. The grandeur of these two artists is well-ca...
Review: Student-selected art show
Sidonie Brown, Staff Writer
December 17, 2017
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Showcase
Danish-French Impressionist Camille Pissarro once said, “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” This quote decorates the starry background of Brookline sophomore Ourie Ophir Azoulay’s painting, which is a recreation of Pissarro’s own Boulev...
Students create journals to express their thoughts and stay organized
December 13, 2017
The art of balancing schoolwork, sports and extracurricular activities is seldom mastered in high school. To de-stress and be creative, many students find keeping a journal to be an essential part of their lifestyle. Junior Dafna Williams started keeping a journal at the end of 8th grade. She initia...
Breaking Boundaries: Students wear clothing that break gender norms
Evan Porco, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Filed under Arts
He walks down the hallway to his first period. Rather than the familiar scuffling of Vans or Nike shoes, one can hear the steady clicking of heels. Numerous students at the high school choose to dress in clothes meant for a different gender than that which they are assigned, due to comfort, but also as ...
Sonia’s Kitchen: Chicken Tikka Masala
Sonia Bhattacharyya, News Writing Editor
December 11, 2017
One of my favorite Indian recipes is my grandmother’s Chicken Tikka Masala! It tastes amazing with basmati rice or naan, and the ginger and spices infuse the chicken with flavor. This recipe is super delicious and fun to cook on the weekends when you have a serious craving for Indian food. Yield: 6-8 ...
Instagram provides young artists with feedback and inspiration
Lauren Liang, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Filed under Arts, Informational
The internet connects people all over the world. Social media has succeeded in helping people reach larger audiences. Instagram has achieved both of these by helping people share their passions, while inspiring others from all parts of the globe. Art accounts feature young dancers, artists and musicians, and a...
Freshman Play 2017 Review: “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Charlotte McMahon, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Showcase
The lights fade in as many different characters sit, staggered across the stage. A young boy, Peter, exclaims “When I was a boy I wished I could fly.” Moments later, pirates flood the stage aboard ships, ready to head off along the many adventures to come. This year’s freshman play, “Peter and th...
Album Review: Reputation by Taylor Swift
Sarah Groustra, News Writing Managing Editor
December 7, 2017
Filed under Album Review, Arts, News, Showcase
This summer, I heard the early Taylor Swift song “Speak Now” for the first time. It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that it changed my life. Having missed out on a Taylor Swift phase in middle school, I reveled in the strong narrative arc and heartfelt belts of the song. So naturally, I wa...
