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The New Year: A Calendrical Playlist
A few months ago, I realized that a good number of songs I regularly listen to have the names of months in their titles, and…
Emily in Paris: Très Cliché, Très Charmant
It seems like every time I go on Netflix these days, they’ve come out with a new obscure, eight-episode original TV show. It’s always a…
SAINT KID Music Review
Known for being a musician in a school full of students, SAINT KID is not afraid to be different—he is not afraid to act like…
The Odyssey Bookstore: Paradise for the Mind
One gloomy Sunday afternoon, I crossed the street from Press Bay Alley, turning the collar of my wool coat up against the wind. A beautifully…
Party Favors by Sir Chloe: A Review
Indie rock band Sir Chloe has become something of an internet phenomenon over the past year. Their first song, Animal, debuted on February 28, 2019,…
Online Business 101: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — Part II
Hello, and welcome back to Part II of starting your own online business! Last time, we talked a little bit more about “the basics”: how…
Art for Racial Justice in Ithaca
In August, the Southside Community Center, Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC), and other organizations committed to social justice teamed up to lead the Ithaca community…
Villains! A Review of Madvillainy by MF DOOM and Madlib
Madvillainy, released in 2004, is considered one of hip-hop’s greatest feats, and with good reason. Its eclectic, rough, and often very avant-garde production is something…
The #OwnVoices Movement: Diversifying Literature for Young Minds
The publishing world is disproportionately white and male, something that’s been a problem for decades. Publishers have historically pushed away more diverse stories, categorizing all…
A Conversation on Reopening with the Orchestra Director, Mr. Fleischman
Manu Bosteels ‘24: Could you give us an explanation of how you came up with a strategy to teach your orchestra online? Mr. Jonathan…
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Troubled Blood: J.K. Rowling’s Prejudice Bleeds Through
Published in September of this year, Troubled Blood is the fifth installment in the Cormoran Strike series, which renowned author J.K. Rowling has been writing…
The Power and Burden of Social Media: Lessons From Netflix’s The Social Dilemma
“Never before in history have fifty designers, 20-35 year old white guys in California, made decisions that would have an impact on 2 billion people.”…
Sentimental Study Session Playlist
Some of us may prefer silence over study music, but a well-curated playlist can set the mood for focus and positivity. Listening to these songs…
Mulan (2020): Modern-Age Disney Virtue-Signaling Ruins a Heartfelt Classic
Thousands of Chinese children, especially young girls, have felt a sense of awe and empowerment upon seeing an Asian face after the Disney logo of…
Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is Disturbingly Relevant Today
Over the summer, Spike Lee’s defining film Do The Right Thing celebrated its 31-year anniversary. The movie takes place on one of the hottest days…
Online Business 101: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
This year has undeniably been difficult on everyone. However, we have all found our little ways to create some good every once in a while.…
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Movie Theaters, The Pandemic, and Cinema-Going in Downtown Ithaca
I want to talk about one small piece of our massive, new, and confusing pandemic culture, one that’s very important to me: movie theaters. Before…
I’m Thinking of I’m Thinking of Ending Things
Why watch Charlie Kaufman’s new film streaming now on Netflix, I’m Thinking of Ending Things? Why watch any of Kaufman’s deliberately difficult, occasionally hilarious, often…
Folklore: A Thoughtful Album By Taylor Swift
In a tranquil corner next to the windows of my fifth grade classroom, there were comfortable beanbags, where my friends and I dawdled. There, away…
An Anti-Racist Reading List
Recently, the Black Lives Matter movement has seen a surge in visibility and popularity. If you’re a supporter interested in educating yourself and keeping up…
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Arts and Crafts Ideas for Quarantine
Now that we’re all stuck at home for most of the day, it’s a great time to develop our artistic skills, pick up a new…