Why are comic book movies flourishing while comic books fail to grow?
Caleb Coplan, Reporter
April 5, 2020
The MCU has become a media giant, with the most profitable box office opening of all time under their belt the franchise has become too big to fail. “Avengers Endgame” made a total of 2,797,800,564 USD domestically which is eight times the budget for the film, and it is now among the highest gro...
What went wrong with “To All The Boys: P.S I Still Love You”?
Angie Grullon, Reporter
April 4, 2020
“I Liked The First One Better to Be Honest” The film, “To All the Boys: P.S I Still Love You,” did not do as good as the first did. Given a rating of 54% and a 9% drop in viewers, it leaves many wondering why it didn’t succeed as much as it was expected to. The film “To All The B...
“White Chicks,” is it offensive?
Ivette Sanchez, Section Editor
April 3, 2020
As an FBI agent uncovering the truth can be hard, but it's not impossible. You have to do whatever you have to do to get the work done even if that means to take on a whole different identity, and this is exactly what Marcus and Kevin Copeland did in the movie “White Chicks.” You go as far as ...
Why are the Oscars still so white?
Amelia Castillo, Reporter
April 1, 2020
The most recent Academy Awards just passed February 9, 2020. And once again critics were pointing out the lack of racial diversity among the nominees. For far too long, the number of black people to be nominated or win an Oscars has been at an all time low ever since the beginning. By continuously ...
The effect of divorce
Lutece Guillemot, Reporter
January 17, 2020
Love is complicated. Marriage is even more complicated in some aspects. Standing up at the altar, and committing to love the other person till death. It's terrifying. However, there are many good aspects of love and marriage, if you find the right person. Love is beautiful, but in some instances...
Dating for teens
Solomon Yentis, Reporter
January 16, 2020
“Scarsdale dating is wack,” says 15 year old Manhattan resident Jackson Foodim. Dating to some is strange, while to others it’s something they desire, and many just don't know the ropes. This article won't help you be a better partner, however it is time to listen to the teens of New Yor...
Low representation of people of color in the film industry
Jenny Lee, Reporter
January 9, 2020
If you've binge watched an old movie or T.V show and wondered, "where is the diversity?", that is because movies in the past have not featured much people of color. Representation of people of color in the film industry has been at an all time low since the beginning of time as producers are more ...
Smartphones’ effects on teenagers
Jenny Lee, Reporter
January 9, 2020
Ring! Ring! The alarm on your nightstand is causing a ruckus and vibrating on the table. You go to turn it off and get up to start your day. What do you do first? Most teenagers would pick up their smartphone and start browsing through the notifications. It is common for teenagers to get their firs...
Bigger than music
Dayzanae Sample, Section Editor
January 8, 2020
The 117 year old plaque on the Statue of Liberty reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” America… a land built on ...
20 best albums of the 2010s
Lucie Bernheim, Senior Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
It’s hard to believe that the 2010’s are coming to an end… it feels like just yesterday we entered a time where low-rise jeans replaced high-waisted jeans; Myspace replaced Instagram, and CDs replaced streaming services. These albums have soundtracked my and many of my classmates’ c...
Beauty standards and how they’re affecting Americans
Estefany Mendez, Investigative Reporter
June 17, 2019
When the only day you’re in a good mood to shop with your friends arrives, the day is ending and they decide to check the last store out. At this point you tell them that you’ll be waiting for them outside because of how tired you are. All of a sudden you decide to walk around and you begin to wi...
Songs you need to know now
Lucie Bernheim, Arts & Entertainment Features Editor
May 23, 2019
Over the past five months, there’s been a lot of new music. It’s hard to keep track of what’s being released anymore as anyone can release anything at any time. The school year is winding down, but the workload is more substantial than ever. In the midst of all the chaos, finding the songs that s...