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Celebrating Black Film

Celebrating Black Film

Neil Mahto '23, Opinion Editor February 24, 2022

A retelling of a story of the Black Panther, a political activist group in the mid-20th century, Judas and the Black Messiah perfectly captures the state of affairs for black people at the time. Daniel...

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Celebrating Black Sports

February 24, 2022

One of the most famous and gifted baseball players of all time. He will forever be remembered for his grace and skill, and as a forefather of the Civil Rights Movement. Jackie Robinson went to UCLA...

The Advocates Black History Month Collection

The Advocate’s Black History Month Collection

February 24, 2022

In the month of February, we look back and celebrate Black culture as a whole. Black history and culture is the heart of their genius. This collection from The Advocate is meant to celebrate and recognize...

Essential Winter Albums

Essential Winter Albums

William Weinstein '23, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 January 26, 2022

Nebraska, Bruce Springsteen: This is the quintessential winter album. An anomaly for Springsteen, it is stripped-down, dark, and haunting. Originally recorded as demos to be later played with the E-Street...

Hasan Minhajs The Kings Jester Review

Hasan Minhaj’s The King’s Jester Review

Arinjoy Das '22 (AJ), Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2021

I had the opportunity to watch the amazing Hasan Minhaj perform at the Kiva Auditorium on November 21, 2021. I was astonished by his comedic material in his first comedy special, “Homecoming King.”...

Britney Spears: Free at Last

Britney Spears: Free at Last

Sydney Marks '24, School and Local Editor October 13, 2021

On Wednesday, September 29, Britney Spears got one step closer to personal freedom when Jamie Spears, her father, was dismissed from his position as her conservator. For clarification, conservatorship...

Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams

William Weinstein '23, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 October 6, 2021

Artist Profile: Gracie Abrams Earlier this year, while I was watching an Olivia Rodrigo interview, she shouted out an artist named Gracie Abrams, and said that her song “Minor” inspired the hit...

R. Kelly Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking

R. Kelly Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking

Uzair Hammad '24, Editor in Chief October 5, 2021

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was found guilty of one count of racketeering and eight counts of sex trafficking. He will spend at least 10 years behind bars, with the possibility of a life sentence.A...

AOC Makes Headlines at the MET Gala

AOC Makes Headlines at the MET Gala

Becca Faber '24, Writer September 28, 2021

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) arrived at the 2021 New York Met Gala on Monday, September, 13 wearing a white dress with the words “tax the rich'' written on the back. It was designed by...

Star-Crossed: Kacey Musgraves is back with her 5th studio album

Star-Crossed: Kacey Musgraves is back with her 5th studio album

William Weinstein '23, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 September 14, 2021

  On Kacey Musgraves’ fifth studio album, Star-Crossed, the modern country artist leans into heavy production and theatrical undertones that make it an intriguing yet sometimes flawed spectacle....

Does Trendy Equal Ethical?

Does Trendy Equal Ethical?

Stella Hudson '23, Social Media Editor September 10, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic last year, online shopping has gained lots of traction due to people’s inability to leave their homes for a portion of the year. Even though there is now light at...

Certified Lover Boy Album Review

Certified Lover Boy Album Review

William Weinstein '23, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 September 8, 2021

Three years after his fifth album Scorpion and after eight months of delay, Drake finally makes his return on Certified Lover Boy. Consisting of 21 songs, the Canadian rapper understood the assignment...

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