Organization hires teens to hone creativity
Sidonie Brown, Arts Editor
January 14, 2019
Filed under Arts
On a Tuesday afternoon, while the sun dipped below the horizon, the studios of the Artists For Humanity (AFH) EpiCenter in Boston glowed with the excitement and passion of over a hundred teenage artists at work. Some hunched over sketchbooks. Others toggled with tools on a computer screen. Still mor...
Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” mirrors modern day issues
Sidonie Brown, Arts Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, reviews, Showcase
A man abusing his power to prey on women is an unfortunately familiar image. It is the story that has occupied countless headlines, provoked outrage and caused victims to come forward themselves. Now, this narrative has taken the stage in the form of this year’s production of “Measure for Measure,” o...
Wave of Asian representation in film fights stigma
Sidonie Brown, Arts Editor
October 24, 2018
To see yourself on screen is not a privilege available to all. For Asian-American viewers, representation has long been wishful thinking, an airy hope of a future without whitewashing or yellowface, stereotypical depictions or racist narratives. By perpetuating stereotypes and effectively ignoring a large pop...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sylvia Rivera
Sidonie Brown, Arts Writing Editor
September 19, 2018
Filed under Hispanic Heritage Month, Showcase
AOM: Chella Garcia
Sidonie Brown, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
Filed under Arts
During the summer of 2017, senior Chella Garcia accomplished what few can say they have done—she turned her dreams into a reality. With only some paint, a two-by-four piece of wood and a whole lot of hard work, she was able to complete a massive project and see her artwork ultimately reach the hands of h...
Students Against Human Trafficking Club aims to combat sex trafficking through education
Sidonie Brown, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
Filed under News
Generating an estimated $99 billion dollars each year, the sex trafficking industry has proliferated to become the fastest growing illegal enterprise in the world, according to Equality Now. It is under these circumstances that Students Against Human Trafficking (SAHT) works to prevent commercial ...
Movie Review: “Black Panther”
Sidonie Brown, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Filed under Arts
Everyone knows the age-old trope: the honorable and infallible protagonist versus the nefarious bad guy, a stark contrast of good against evil. We see it all the time, but in a fresh turn, Marvel has provided us with a nuanced villain with Erik Killmonger (portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) in this year...
Day of Silence gallery: Why did you choose to be silent?
Madison Sklaver, Renata Shen, and Sidonie Brown
March 20, 2018
Day of Silence is an annual day during which students show support for the LGBTQ+ community by choosing not to speak for a whole day or to be a vocal ally. Students can pick up "silent supporter" or "vocal ally" stickers in the Atrium at the beginning of the day. The silence is meant to...
Starting age for training varies by sport
Sidonie Brown, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Filed under Sports
Starting from as early as preschool, playing soccer is a staple of childhood. In later years, this can transform into heavy competition. By the time students reach the high school age, many have left the pool of soccer players behind to discover new athletic passions. Sports that attract new participants,...
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...
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If you could interview one person, dead or alive, who would it be? Alfred Hitch...