Hidden Gems of Manhattan
Dora Cham, Staff Reporter
December 25, 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...
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...
A Review of ‘Beautiful Boy’
Anisa Persaud, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Portraying addiction and the road to recovery is a substantial challenge for a film. Addiction is often glamorized, with the road to recovery shown as seemingly straightforward. ‘Beautiful Boy’ is what many would describe as an honest depiction of addiction; it is not glamorized or romanticized,...
BTS: The Global K-pop Sensation Takes on the Tri-State Area for Their ‘Love Yourself’ World Tour
Estee Yi, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
On September 28th and 29th, 2018, world-renowned K-pop group, BTS, made a stop in the Tri-State area for the North American leg of their Love Yourself World Tour. Their arrival caused a frenzy as fans prepared for the near-impossible task of buying tickets. BTS, or Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소...
A Look Inside the Metropolitan Opera
Jemma Lasswell, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
The Metropolitan Opera House, the glittering crown jewel of Lincoln Center, is not typically attended by high school students. With red velvet adorning almost every surface, chandeliers in the entrance hall, and patrons in ball gowns, the atmosphere is different from the Bronx Science school building. ...
Online is On Top
Maggie Wong, Staff Reporter
November 25, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Youtube are just a few of the platforms that people use to connect with others and share their stories. While it is hard to imagine a world not dominated by the internet and computers, the technological age we live in is quite new. In the late 1990s, the internet was final...
The Art of Computer Science
Emilia Lord, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Most people believe that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are subjects completely removed from art, and that they cannot work together. Also, conventional forms of visual art are often very static, making it impossible for the viewer to interact. A new exhibit at the Whitney Museum o...
Connecting With Studio Ghibli and Its Late Co-Founder, Isao Takahata
Jessin Wang, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Isao Takahata, a film director who co-founded Studio Ghibli with Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, has produced multiple wonderfully animated films that gives life to both mythological creatures and the crevices of real-life events. Unfortunately, on April 5th, 2018, Takahata passed away due to lung cancer, markin...
NYC’s Most Haunted Treats
Melissa Cen, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Halloween is coming up and many of New York City’s favorite spots are adding limited edition Halloween treats to their menu. These treats are seasonal, so make sure to hunt them down before they disappear. Among the first to start celebrating the spooky season is DO, a bakery specialized in edi...
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Staff Reporter
Celeste Abourjeili is the Arts & Entertainment Editor for ‘The Science Survey’ and a People Section Reporter for ‘The Observatory.’ She has a passion for journalistic writing because it enables...