Queens’ Finest
Rasheed Hossain, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
A couple of years ago, my sister showed me a video from Complex News that she had seen on Facebook. It was titled Meet Hip Hop’s Freshest Bengali Rapper, Anik Khan. I was immediately curious. How could someone with the same name as my brother be featured on Complex? The concept of seeing someone of the ...
Lo-fi Music: Where Low-Quality is the Aesthetic
Angie Yang, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Have you watched that one video that YouTube keeps recommending? The one entitled “lofi hip-hop radio - beats to relax/ study to” on the channel ChilledCow? The one with an animated girl, flipping what seems like a never-ending stream of pages? This (in this case, lo-fi hip-hop) is a type of mus...
Supercali-should-you-see-it? A Review of ‘Mary Poppins Returns’
Katherine Doss, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” The lyric is just nine words, but it can evoke a barrage of memories: an elementary school music class listening to Julie Andrews’ angelic voice, competing with friends to see who can spell “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and imitating...
Avicii’s True Stories: Focusing on Mental Health
Elton Moy, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
As the subject of mental health becomes less stigmatized and more prevalent within the media, it is crucial to understand not only what it is, but also how to best deal with mental illness. However, it is not only students who deal with stress in their everyday lives. Celebrities, who have always be...
The Good Place: Your Next Show to Binge-Watch
Christina Huynh, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
If you’re a fan of the shows The Office, Parks & Recreation, or Brooklyn Nine-Nine, you’re likely to be a fan of The Good Place. All produced by Michael Schur, The Good Place is another hit NBC comedy sitcom. However, what is different about this show is that it’s a surprisingly profound work of ...
A Holiday Express to the Past
Taylor Huang, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Besides the better known holiday traditions in New York, such as watching the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree or strolling through the busy stalls of Bryant Park’s Winter Village, there is also a more hidden, yet just as festive exhibit—taking a ride on one of the MTA’s Holiday N...
Predictions for the Upcoming Nominations for Oscars 2019
Fareha Mazumder, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
It is never too early to talk about the possible nominations for the 91st annual Oscars. The awards have become a little predictable to some. As the time for the Oscars slowly comes closer, the predictions seems to be easier to guess. The return of old nominees, such as Meryl Streep, and the fanaticism...
Hidden Gems of Manhattan
Dora Cham, Staff Reporter
December 26, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
When people think of New York City, Manhattan is the first thing that pops into their head. Bustling with commuters, it is not a place where people take the time to stop and appreciate the art surrounding them. Beginning in 2007, pop-up exhibitions have become more popular in our city. A pop-up exhibition...
Book Review of ‘Furyborn’ by Claire Legrand
Alexandria Ang, Staff Reporter
December 25, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
You probably don’t know Claire Legrand, even though her name has graced the shelves of many bookstores. Perhaps you hve read one of her books without realizing it. Ever since her popular middle grade debut, ‘The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls,’ she has been churning out a handful of young adult...
80 years, over 1000 issues – The History of Superman
Gearod Murphy, Staff Writer
December 24, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
On June 2, 1932, a sixty-year-old Jewish immigrant named Mitchell Siegel died of a heart attack during a robbery of his second-hand clothing store in Cleveland, Ohio, leaving his seventeen-year-old son Jerry distraught. With his best friend Joe Shuster at his side and in the wake of tragedy, Jerry w...
Dedicated to Delacroix
Jenna Ye, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
If you want to learn and appreciate the history in which mankind’s foundation was built upon, you should visit an art museum. Two of the most famous museums that typically come to mind are The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and The Louvre Museum in Paris. Both museums generate millions...
Is the 2018 New iPhone Worth It?
Susan Huang, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Since the release of three new Apple smartphones on September 12, 2018 -- the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max -- there has been controversy over the increasing prices, despite only a few impressive new features. While featuring a liquid retina display, seven-nanometer A12 Bionic chip, IP67...
Crazy Rich Asians
Lauren Handler, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
In the the wacky, foreign, and extravagant world of the film ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ the impossible is brought to your screens. It may seem like a typical fairy tale plot with many characteristics of a Shakespearean comedy, but the movie holds great importance for the Asian-American community. The...
Predictions for the Upcoming Oscar Nominations
Fareha Mazumder, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
It is never too early to talk about the possible nominations for the 91st annual Oscars. The awards have become a little predictable to some. As the time for the Oscars slowly comes closer, the predictions seems to be easier to guess. The return of old nominees, such as Meryl Streep, and the fanaticism...
Iridescence Review
George Crooks, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Brockhampton has had a rough time since their last album, Saturation III, which released in 2017. Founding member and face of the band Ameer Vann left after allegations of abuse surfaced. Iridescence is the first album they have released since the allegations. After Ameer’s sudden departure, fans wondered...
T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E
Shamiha Islam, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
“It’s THUGLIFE. The Hate U Give Little Infants… Fs Everybody.” In the opening scenes, Starr Carter introduces her life to the audience, and explains that she was only nine years old her dad gave her siblings and her “the talk.” Unlike “the talk” that most kids are familiar with, Starr’s...
First, Do No Harm
Hyein Lee, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
‘Primum non nocere’ is Latin for “First, to do no harm.” Commonly mistaken as appearing in the Hippocratic Oath, ‘Primum non nocere’ is one of the basic principles of medical ethics for physicians, stating that in any circumstance or procedure, the well-being of the patient comes first, according...
In the Middle of NYC, a Thai Restaurant Stealing the Hearts of Many
Tanzila Haque, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
If you’re having a hard time deciding which place to eat out at or where to relax with friends, you have come to the right place. Located right in the heart of New York City lies the unparalleled Thai Restaurant V{IV} Regional Cuisine. It is hard to miss the ten-feet-tall bright sign lighting up the...
Opinions on Kanye West and His Upcoming Album ‘Yandhi’
Albar Subekti, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
After announcing the release of his ninth studio album, and his second this year, Kanye West has been diligent in fulfilling his promise on Twitter to release “Three albums a year.” He initially gave his word to fans that the album would be released on September 29th, 2018, the Saturday that h...
Curtain’s Up! The Drama Department Presents ‘Letters To Sala’ by Arlene Hutton
Brian Katanov, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
With new leadership has come new style, as Ms. Steiker takes over the Drama Department, she brings with her new structure, professional techniques, and a heart wrenching play that drastically differs from the productions of the past. ‘Letters to Sala’ by Arlene Hutton tells a story of hardship...
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Michael Ho is a Staff Reporter for ‘The Science Survey’ and a Groups and Section Editor for ‘The Observatory.’ He admires journalistic writings because he believes in the freedom of information f...