Trump Impeachment: Pro/Con
Melissa Liu and Janice Lee
November 21, 2019
PRO written by Melissa Liu: No one can deny the effects that President Trump has had on America’s political climate—both the good and the bad. On one hand, as my APUSH teacher puts it, Trump has awakened the nation from a political coma: people on both sides of the aisle have begun exercising thei...
Fantastic Halloween Movies
Stephanie Levitt, Business Manager
October 31, 2019
These four Halloween classics are sure to make your day a little bit spookier!
Seasonal Recipes: Apple Charlotte
Paulina Ornatsky, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019
“Fall” in love with this homemade apple charlotte recipe This Apple Charlotte is a healthier twist on Apple Pie, a classic American fall staple, and is the perfect follow-up activity to apple picking.This recipe comes from my grandmother, Liliya Yakovleva. She was born and raised in the Soviet Union, so they didn’t have much to work with.Baking an apple Charlotte is...
Column: Democratic Candidates September Debate 2019
Dylan HU, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2019
The third Democratic debate showcased the top ten candidates in the field on Thursday night with nearly three hours of policy proposals, tough questions and failed zingers. I’ll evaluate each candidate’s performance and discuss who won and lost. Winners: Beto O’Rourke Desp...
The Goldfinch Movie Review
Humza Qazi, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Just because something works in one medium doesn’t mean it automatically will in another. A great example of this would be converting a Pulitzer Prize-winning book into a two and a half hour feature film; you simply cannot mimic the depth allowed by hundreds of pages in a book. Such is the case wit...
IT Chapter Two Review
Alex Bradshaw and Dean Bradshaw
September 12, 2019
Hollywood loves its sequels. Unfortunately, too many sequels are created only to sell tickets. However, there are the rare sequels that care about the characters and complete a compelling story. “It Chapter Two” is like a firefly at night - rare and beautiful. The movie is the perfect ending...
Staffer Review: Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse
Kendall Roberts, Managing Editor Print
February 13, 2019
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse” is not your “typical neighborhood” superhero movie.
Letter to the Editor – Mr. Brett Erdmann
Mr. Brett Erdmann, NHS Director, Community Service Coordinator
February 7, 2019
Dear Statesman, I just read the article in the Statesman, and I really appreciate the suggestion that the intent of students participating in Give-A-Thon should be thoroughly questioned. I agree that there is a lot more work to do regarding pushing students toward authenticity. Each y...
Staffer’s Top 10 Movies of 2018
Ben Bowler, Opinions Editor
January 1, 2019
I usually say this every December, but I consistently found myself having fun at the movies this year. Whether it was laughing at jokes or having my jaw hit the ground over an ending, many of this year’s movies drew me in and created memorable movie-going experiences. However, there is a difference ...
Standing Up To Anti-Semitism
Ellie Baden, Managing Editor Print
December 26, 2018
Staffer discloses personal experiences with hate after recent shooting, frequent incidents, encourages advocacy
Shrek: Staffer Review
Ashley Mandel, Business Manager
November 28, 2018
Fart noises and laughter made Friday night’s production of “Shrek” jolly fun, but the strong cast and crew is what brought this tongue-in-cheek fairytale from the studios of DreamWorks into a heartwarming and fantastically technical production.
A Star is Born Review
Bella Schneider, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
Despite its bumps, you don’t want to miss this Oscar frontrunner. The movie does a perfect job dealing with mature and complex themes such as drug abuse, suicide and identity.
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