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…
Posts published in “Arts”
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…
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Quarantine Movie Watchlist
I think it’s safe to say that a lot of us have more free time at home now than we’ve had in a while. With…
Interview With Margaux Deverin on the Ithaca High School Spring Musical, High School Musical
Ithaca High School’s production of High School Musical was set to run on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of April; 7:00 pm on the 3rd…
Life Isn’t a Highway: A Reflection on an Iconic Movie From My Childhood
When I initially watched Cars back in 2006, I liked the movie because there were cool animated cars doing fun things. I recently rewatched Cars…
The Continuing Story of David Borden
As the final sounds echoed in the hall, Borden listened to it fade with mixed emotions. He later reflected, “When I played the last note…
Movie Review: Weathering With You
Following the massive financial and critical success of his 2016 movie, Your Name., Japanese animation director and screenwriter Makoto Shinkai quickly became a household name,…




