Author: mwang19
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My Two Episode Rule: Why watching one episode past the pilot is a blessing, not a curse
by Kianni Keys ’19, Arts and Entertainment Writer The worst spot to be in on vacation is endlessly browsing through Netflix trying to find your next big binge. The recommendations don’t satisfy you and neither do your cable recordings. So you reach out to your friends and get some recommendations and now you’re sitting on…
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The Jonas Brothers’ Comeback
by Magnolia Wang ’19, Arts and Entertainment Editor As I was finishing up my calculus homework, I checked the clock. It was 12:04 A.M. I sank in my chair, exhausted yet bored. But it dawned upon me: the Jonas Brothers’ new single, “Cool,”, had just been released. I jumped out of my chair, too excited…
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Looking Back: My Journey with the Violin
By Magnolia Wang ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Section Editor Growing up in a conventional Chinese household, practicing the piano was more than a hobby; it was a lifestyle. Part of my Chinese culture was to remain studious and engage in playing musical instruments. My sister is a very talented vocalist, and naturally, my parents put…
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Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Review
by Trisha Bala ‘22, Arts and Entertainment Writer Bohemian Rhapsody was first released on November 2, 2018 and tells the story of the hit rock band Queen. Queen was an English rock band whose prime was in the ‘80s. It celebrates their music and their lead singer, Freddie Mercury, who is one of the most…
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American Born Chinese: My Story
By Magnolia Wang ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Editor When I was five and in search for a good summer read, I wandered to an old corner of the library and stared at the endless titles and endless authors. I stopped short upon noticing a book titled “American Born Chinese.” Blowing the dust off of the…
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A Sci-Fi Tearjerker: Arrival
By Magnolia Wang ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Editor Sci-fi movies usually don’t leave me in tears, but when my eyes welled up at the end of Arrival, I knew that Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful film was something more than the typical extraterrestrial movie. Though it showcases the struggles of communication between humans and aliens, it’s not…
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“A Star is Born”: A True Musical Love Story
Katherine Fishbone ‘23, Arts and Entertainment Writer A singer formerly known for her heavy makeup and detailed costumes has taken on a new role in the recent craze in the theaters. Lady Gaga (Ally) plays the part of a struggling artist and songwriter, in the new movie, “A Star is Born.” Her coworker, Bradley Cooper…
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Crazy Rich Culture: An Ethnic Insight into this Summer’s Blockbuster
If you’re like any Crazy Rich Asians moviegoer, you’ve probably left the theater with a head spinning with questions. But fret not — I’ve done the research, and I have the answers. From Mahjong to Michelin-starred street hawkers, here’s a cultural “decoding” of the summer’s hit blockbuster.