Songs of the summer: 2018
Lucie Bernheim, Feature Editor
May 31, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, Reviews, Showcase
Summer’s approaching quickly, although the weather seems to disagree. The month of May is slipping away and summer vacation is getting closer; a time where we have the opportunity to be independent. Every year there are songs that become labeled “songs of the summer”. Before we start roadtripping, h...
On My Block: an underrated Netflix show
Gabriela Lebron, Reporter
May 24, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
“On My Block”, One of the newest Netflix Originals, displays the struggles four adolescents face in a poor neighborhood in Los Angeles. It emphasizes the stereotypes often associated with low-income communities through the lense of four high school students. Although this show discusses serious issues,...
“Freaks and Geeks:” The New Generation
Lucie Bernheim, Features Editor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
In 1999, NBC debuted "Freaks and Geeks"- a different perspective on growing up in the 1980s that was as funny as it was thought-provoking. The most refreshing part about the show was that it wasn’t aimed at anyone in particular. Adults have watched it and loved it as well as teens. It’s very ...
Review of “Isle of Dogs”: When animal rivalry becomes lethal
April 10, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Widely argued in elementary schools and among seven-year-olds, but also able to spark a heated debate among an older crowd, is the question of cats versus dogs. Which species is more companionable? Smarter? Purposeful? Which species is better, overall? The spectacularly toxic relationships that t...
Review of “The Shape of Water,” a wonderful watery world
March 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Picture a dark corridor in an old apartment building. The hallway opens into a modest space, very quaint, and the camera focuses in on a deep emerald green sofa. It’s murky and dark, and at first glance there appears to be a woman sleeping peacefully on the couch in a silk nightgown. Nothing un...
TV Show Creation: A module worth taking
Shamsul Hasan Chowdhury, Copy Editor
March 26, 2018
Lights, Camera, Action! Writers are furiously writing and not running out of ideas; new ideas sparking every given moment; cameramen are discovering different new angles; directors are laying out the instructions for everyone; actors are following the directions they are given. That is a typical day...
¨Black Mirror¨: What is it and why the hype?
Josette Apple, Reporter
January 19, 2018
Filed under Reviews
In our world, the use of technology is growing more and more. Although technology can aid us with many things, it can also be a bit scary what technology can do. We see lots of ideas about this in the Netflix original ¨Black Mirror.” “Black Mirror” has won several awards. It does a brilliant job at ...
2017 TV shows: That’s a wrap
Josette Apple, Reporter
January 12, 2018
Filed under Reviews
In 2017, there were many successful TV shows including “Stranger Things,” “Shameless,” “Game of Thrones,” and many others. Many people have different preferences of what shows they like to watch. TV is a huge part of today’s lifestyle, and some iconic awards are given to those that...
“Stranger Things” vs. “Dark”
Anya Richards, Reporter
January 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Reviews
Many have said that the show “Stranger Things” and the German drama “Dark” are virtually the exact same thing. Though the summaries are similar, the plots are very different. Both series include children who have gone missing, as well as tunnels leading to things such as labs and nuclear power pl...
Telenovelas Module: What’s that?
Kenny Xu, Reporter
January 9, 2018
Filed under Reviews
After weeks of researching telenovelas, writing and performing their scripts, and finally finishing editing their telenovelas, the students in Telenovelas presented their work to their classmates in the Commons at the end of quarter 1. Telenovelas is a relatively new module at the NYC iSchool, which...
Pizza Studio Fordham Plaza
January 9, 2018
Filed under Reviews
Stepping into a comforting environment just to sit down and enjoy some pizza is something many New Yorkers enjoy doing. Pizza Studio, located in 444 E. Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458, offers a deal of customized pizza for prices as low as $5.99, but would it be delicious for its affordable price range? ...
Get ready to rock your taste buds!
Cassandra Salazar, Reporter
January 9, 2018
Having some brownie with ice cream at the Hard Rock Cafe can do the trick. It is a very sweet and delectable dessert, therefore satisfying your cravings and relieving stress. Sometimes, stress can be impenetrable to deal with. However having this delicious treat can solve this problem. The Har...