Author: vsocolof22@newarka.edu
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Revisiting the Classics: A More Inclusive Disney Story
By Ivie Drogin ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Fanart of Disney Princesses of Color Image courtesy of change.org Many of the classic Disney movies that we grew up with are evolving to reflect the cultural push to create more inclusive stories. In recent years, Disney princess movies have started to move away from the…
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Social Media and the Misinterpretation of Squid Game
By Lauren Siegel ‘23, Arts and Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of The Tab Since its release onto Netflix on September 17th, 2021, the South Korean television show Squid Game has become a world-renowned hit. Reaching over 111 million accounts within its first month on the platform, the show currently stands as Netflix’s biggest debut ever.…
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The Evolution of the Pit Band on Broadway
By Kieri Keys ‘24, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Scene from The Band’s Visit, an award winning musical story of a lost Egyptian police band (Ahron R. Foster) Stage musicals traditionally have three separate elements: the band, the crew, and the talent. Ever since its creation for opera in 1637, the pit band has been…
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Celebrity House Tours: A Wondrous Haven of Hedonistic Delight
By Rebecca Shan ‘23, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Image courtesy of Architectural Digest Dakota Johnson’s outdoor furniture is constructed from the wood of Winston Churchill’s yacht, her kitchen is painted a perfect green, and she loves limes. Released in March of 2020, a tour of Johnson’s house for Architectural Digest’s Open Door web series…