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The AA drama program branches out in new directions

The AA drama program branches out in new directions

Elias Arredondo '23, Writer November 3, 2020

Halloween may not have brought much celebration this year, but there was still a treat to be had, the premier of the Academy’s student written and produced, radio drama. Having been released in two episodes...

Courtesy of Amazon Studios

Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm Review

Arinjoy Das '22 (AJ), Arts and Leisure Editor November 3, 2020

Fourteen years ago, Borat visited America to “make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan.” This meant singing his version of the National Anthem in a southern rodeo, chasing his producer Azamat Bagatov...

Live From New York....

Live From New York….

Elias Arredondo '23, Writer October 28, 2020

For over 40 years, the popular late night TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been finding new ways to bring people together through its diverse comedy skits. Through the years, they have developed a...

Courtesy of Netflix

Enola Holmes Movie Review

Elliette Varley '25, Writer October 27, 2020

Millie Bobby Brown, who portrays Eleven in Netflix’s hit TV series Stranger Things, has taken on a new role this fall. Brown plays the lead in Netflix’s new action-packed movie titled “Enola Holmes.”...

Mulan Movie Review

Mulan Movie Review

Lynn Zhang '23 October 23, 2020

Disney’s remake of Mulan was a huge disappointment. First of all, it was a new type of release - early access on Disney Plus for an additional $29.99 on top of the $6.99 per month disney plus subscription,...

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Taya Demianova '23, Arts and Culture Editor October 16, 2020

From the history behind food we eat, to inherited community traditions, Hispanic culture is all around us. People all around the country participate in the festive celebration of National Hispanic Heritage...

The cast of Addison Fultons All the Worlds meet for rehearsal

The Show Must Go On!

Elias Arredondo '23, Writer October 13, 2020

Murder, betrayal, isolation, humor, and friendship are just some of the themes in the new and unusual student theatrical productions coming soon to Academy audiences. The shows, which will be opening sometime...

Among Us title screen

Among Us: Lies, Impostors, and Deception

John Dominguez-Trujillo '21, Writer October 7, 2020

Among Us, the new craze for gamers in Fall 2020, has brought out the detective and liar in all of us. The space-themed murder-mystery game, released almost two years ago, has recently found popularity...

Arranged Marriage: Its Not What You Think It Is

Arranged Marriage: It’s Not What You Think It Is

Marwa Chohan '21, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 2, 2020

This summer’s entertainment scene became obsessed with a new Netflix original: Indian Matchmaking. From families like mine, watching it to get tips on how to set their children up, to families and people...

Chadwick Boseman 1976-2020

Chadwick Boseman 1976-2020

Lynn Zhang '23 September 18, 2020

Chadwick Boseman, known by many as King T’Challa from “Black Panther,” passed away with his family beside him on August 28, 2020. According to a statement posted on his Twitter account, he had been...

Sawmill Market

The Sawmill Market: Dull or Delectable?

Taya Demianova '23, Arts and Culture Editor September 18, 2020

In Albuquerque, it can sometimes be hard to find a spot where unique cuisine, welcoming atmosphere, and accessible location come together to form an exceptional dining experience. Luckily, The Sawmill...

Summer Top Hits (Part 1)

Summer Top Hits (Part 1)

Arinjoy Das '22 (AJ), Arts and Leisure Editor August 21, 2020

Legends Never Die by Juice WRLD: The first posthumous album by late rapper Juice WRLD, Legends Never Die is an ode to heartbreak, drugs, lyrical freestyles and hypnotic tunes that touches fan’s hearts....

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