Album Review: Blue Madonna by BØRNS
Jason Altshuler, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2018
Filed under Album Review, Arts
In his biggest hit, “Electric Love,” singer-songwriter Garrett Borns—BØRNS—describes a love interest as “Candy... sweet like candy in my veins.” BØRNS’ music is like candy, too: smooth, sweet and syrupy. The Los Angeles-based artist made a name for himself with colorful, falsetto-d...
After Parkland, community considers next steps
Jason Altshuler, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2018
School started off normally for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School of Parkland, Broward County, FL, until, at approximately 2:20 p.m., 17 people were shot and killed with an AR-15 rifle. The tragedy has been sobering, the latest in a long chain of American school shootings, yet it has also sparked ...
Review: Moonlighting
Jason Altshuler, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2018
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Showcase
Have you ever seen your teachers sing, dance or play the guitar? On Friday, Jan. 19, students and families did, as hundreds crowded into the Roberts-Dubbs Auditorium to watch the first Moonlighting show since 2012. Moonlighting is a variety show in which faculty members, not students, perform. According...
Pippin brings performing arts students of all types to center stage
Jason Altshuler, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
The Shakespeare play, Progressions, the Winter Concert and more. Of the performances at the high school, most only showcase one group of students: actors, dancers, or musicians. Musical theater, on the other hand, presents an opportunity to exhibit many different talents. The musical this year, Pipp...
Headmaster alerts community to existence of third racially insensitive video, similar graffiti
Susanna Kemp and Jason Altshuler
December 1, 2017
On Friday, Dec. 1, Headmaster Anthony Meyer sent out an email informing families of a third video that has surfaced. The third video shows the three students from the first video that was addressed to an African-American and Latino Scholars Program (AALSP) student, using the same racial epithet. In add...
Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Senior Mikayla Woodberry
Bertina Xue and Jason Altshuler
March 22, 2017
On Tuesday, March 21 head chef and senior Mikayla Woodberry began the first installment of the annual competition with a Latin-American inspired menu, titled “Garifuna Flava.” For an appetizer, we ordered the shrimp and avocado stuffed plantain cups (tazón de plátano con camarones y aguacat...
Student rappers find diverse ways to express themselves
Jason Altshuler, Arts Writing Editor
February 1, 2017
At the high school, many students make rap music as a creative outlet. However, these artists approach the art form in different ways.
America’s voters cling to polarized priorities
Jason Altshuler, Breaking New and Arts Writing Editor
December 19, 2016
Filed under Opinions
In American politics, both “sides” have their priorities. Both have issues on which they base their votes. And both see the other side’s votes as directly repudiating the values they stand for. For us liberals, it is easy to discount the voters who supported a disrespectful man as intolerant...
Review: Julius Caesar
Jason Altshuler, Arts/Breaking News Writing Editor
November 2, 2016
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Showcase
With elements that will resonate with anyone and everyone, the high school’s Shakespeare play Julius Caesar sheds light on the politics and inner workings of human society. The Drama Society’s take on William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, directed by Mary Mastandrea, places the classic narr...
Students hone artistic skills over the summer
Jason Altshuler, Arts/Breaking News Writing Editor
October 24, 2016
Jobs, camps, internships: Available options for the summertime can often seem too scarce and too numerous at the same time. For students looking to spend weeks improving at a certain skill, summer intensives can be a gratifying choice. With countless programs for all sorts of talents, summer intensi...
French trip offers opportunities for cultural growth
Jason Altshuler, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
Filed under Arts, News, Showcase
For some students, years of studying French culminate in an exciting three-week long trip to France. From interesting foods to stunning sights and new friends, the exchange program offers new experiences for each traveler. According to junior Bailey Dwyer, the trip had three main desti...
Restaurant 108 Top Chef: Alex Ervin
Jason Altshuler and Izzy Gonzalez
March 29, 2016
Filed under Arts, Restaurant Reviews, Showcase
After two extremely impressive shows of culinary talent throughout March, Restaurant 108 was once again buzzing with the excitement of the competition, as servers and chefs alike rushed in and out of the kitchen in the hopes of satisfying their customers. March 29 marked the third and final chapter ...
