The Science Survey

Here are Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer in a photograph taken at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey.

An Upcoming Film on J. Robert Oppenheimer: Director Christopher Nolan’s Next Enigma

Aaqib Gondal, Staff Reporter December 28, 2022

Critically acclaimed director Christopher Nolan is trying an alternative hand in the art of movie making with his upcoming biopic 'Oppenheimer,' starring Cillian Murphy and a plethora of other big-name...

‘Hadestown’ has received critical acclaim since its opening on Broadway. “It’s not only a beautiful retelling of a famous Greek myth, but it has an incredible musical score and lovely songs that tell a tale of star-crossed lovers,” said Autumn Magar-Matsuoka ’23.

‘Hadestown’ and the Allure of Tragedies

Katrina Tablang, Staff Reporter December 28, 2022

A hushed silence sweeps over the theater as a man in a silver suit steps into the spotlight. He addresses the audience, calling out, “A'ight?” The crowd responds in kind, setting a silent agreement...

The title sequence of Abbott Elementary sets the scene while highlighting Black excellence through a colorful mural.

1, 2, 3: All Eyes on ‘Abbott Elementary’

Tammy Lam, Staff Reporter December 28, 2022

“Well, have a great day,” an animated Ms. Janine Teagues remarks to her boss. “Don’t tell me what kind of day to have,” responds Ava, the principal. This typical exchange is something to expect...

Here is a seaside image of Lofoten Norway, the archipelago where the Grand Tour began their journey heading for Finland.

A Review of the ‘The Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick’

Gabriel Marinescu, Staff Reporter December 28, 2022

Who would have thought that The Arctic Circle, Europe’s last great wilderness, would be conquered by three Brits in rally cars? Set to a road trip, The Grand Tour returns in their special The Grand Tour:...

From left to right are Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. Blackpink not only showed their influence in music, but also through games. In July of 2021, Blackpink collaborated with PUBG, a video game. During the collaboration, PUBG released outfits based on Blackpink, and held an in-game concert, allowing fans worldwide to participate, free of charge.

Blackpink’s Latest Comeback

Tiffany Wang, Staff Reporter December 28, 2022

Blackpink, a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, skyrocketed in success in 2018, but suddenly fell off the face of the Earth at the...

While the main thirteen tracks have been revealed, Taylor Swift has also released seven bonus tracks. Some say that the bonus tracks are far more emotional and align with the mood of songs that she has released in the past.

Meet Me at ‘Midnight’: A Review of Taylor Swift’s New Album

Sirajum Munira, Staff Reporter December 27, 2022

In the closing track of Midnights, “Mastermind,” the last lyric that Taylor Swift sings is, “Cause I’m a mastermind.” The placement of this line is fitting to express Swift’s limitless talent...

The animated movie Beauty and the Beast was revived as a live-action remake in 2017. With a box office take of over $1.2 billion, the remake became the second highest-grossing live-action musical film of all time, with The Lion King (2019) as the first.

Disney Remakes: Love Them or Hate Them

Susan Cohen, Staff Reporter December 27, 2022

After Disney's successful first attempt at live-action retellings with the Cinderella remake in 2015, they took it as a sign to continue making them. There have been 16 live-action remakes since Cinderella,...

The cover of the book Starfish has sea animals in the galaxy, showing how everything (quite literally) revolves around them.

Akemi Dawn Bowman’s Novel ‘Starfish’ Promotes Self-Acceptance Through the Lens of an Asian-American High Schooler

Rida Nuamah, Staff Reporter December 10, 2022

Starfish is a 2018 William C. Morris Award finalist novel written by Akemi Dawn Bowman, an American author who has written many novels such as Harley in the Sky, The Infinity Court series, and many others....

Popular TikTok dances allow musical artists to gain a large audience.

How is TikTok Affecting the Music Industry?

Aviv Kotok, Staff Reporter December 10, 2022

You are on your favorite social media app, TikTok, and stumble upon a recently posted dance. The user is dancing to a song that is unfamiliar to you, but you seem to grow a liking towards it. You think...

Portraits of Elizabeth are plentiful; they were used as a political tool to legitimize her reign.

Akin in Beauty to a Tudor Rose: A Review of ‘The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England’ Exhibit at the MET

Sela Emery, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

Upon concluding the Wars of the Roses, Tudor England blossomed. Henry VII inaugurated a new political era, rising to power in 1485 and sowing the seeds of a strong English monarchy. Catalyzed by economic...

A trio of particularly mischievous devils dance around the floor of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan.

Hell on the High Altar: The Procession of the Ghouls at St. John the Divine

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter October 30, 2022

One of the world’s largest Episcopal cathedrals seems an unlikely place to dance with a devil (or three of them.) Still, one night a year, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights...

The Red Studio is the focal point of the MoMA exhibition.

Rags to Riches: Matisse’s ‘The Red Studio’ at the MoMA

Sela Emery, Staff Reporter September 8, 2022

Seldom does a Cinderella story evoke images of fauvist artwork. Although Matisse’s The Red Studio does not lose a shoe, nor does it relentlessly scrub floors, the painting underwent a similar “rags...

Fritz Lang’s ‘Metropolis’ (1927) resembles Los Angeles in Ridley Scott’s ‘Blade Runner.’

Tales of the Future: Cyberpunk

Karishma Ramkarran, Staff Reporter August 1, 2022

The opening sequence of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner leaves the dreary, urban landscape of a dystopia Los Angeles indistinguishable from hell. The beloved city’s fall from grace is a cautionary tale...

The film The Breakfast Club, released in 1985, and written and directed by John Hughes, is one of the most iconic teen films of the 1980s.

Cheerleaders, Cliques, and Class Politics: A Look Into Teen Films of the 1980s

Nora Sissenich, Staff Reporter July 25, 2022

Cheerleaders, football players, nerds, and geeks: it’s no secret that American cinema is obsessed with high school and its cliques. Though there were some notable films depicting high schoolers in prior...

Here is a photo from La Femme’s performance at Brooklyn Steel in New York City on June 5th, 2022.

La Femme: The French Band Going Global

Ellora Klein, Staff Reporter July 25, 2022

Bathed in a purple haze, women with afros and bangs play trumpets and trombones of a shimmering violet-gold. A heart-shaped stage emerges from the lavender cloud, shining its foggy lights onto rows of...

Eldisa Rosario ‘22 always uses ‘IRATE’ as her starting word, and it proves effective this time, as she gets the solution on her third try.

The Wonderous World of Wordle

Chris Yang, Staff Reporter July 25, 2022

Whether you’re an ‘ADIEU’ advocate or a ‘CRANE’ connoisseur, it can’t be denied that Wordle continues to have a hold on people over half a year since its release. Since December of 2021,...

Science Fiction 10

Cyber-Ethics: The Science in Sci-Fi

Tiankuo Zhang, Staff Reporter July 25, 2022

When you hear the phrase science fiction, what do you envision? Do you see streets stippled with neon lights, flashing green, purple and pink rays into your cybernetic eye as announcements of the new security...

Here is a photo of the lead singer Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile performing live. Members of Riot Grrrl bands often wore very feminine attire to show that femininity does not equal weakness.

Riot Grrrl: An Underground Movement With An Aboveground Influence

Monica Reilly, Staff Reporter July 25, 2022

We often associate punk with stick-it-to-the-man attitudes and rejecting the prejudices and traditions that have marred the past. Unfortunately, punk is not immune to discrimination, especially discrimination...

Here is ETHEL, the featured spring quartet, playing their first set of the evening in the cafe on date night at the Met, as the sun sets.

The Met Museum Date Night

Alexandra Zwiebel, Staff Reporter July 25, 2022

New Yorkers often flock to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side in Manhattan when they need an artistic and historical refuge from our modern and always progressing world. I am a frequent...

An African American is stranded amidst sharks and sugar cane, both of which represent American imperialism.

Winslow Homer Crosses Creative Confinements in ‘Crosscurrents’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sela Emery, Staff Reporter July 24, 2022

“Consider the subtleness of the sea,” said Herman Melville. Renowned for his literary genius in the novel Moby Dick, Melville remains the face of nautical storytelling. His visual arts counterpart...

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