Emma Cody

You Don’t Know Music…

Until You’ve Heard The Dark Side of The Moon I’m sure that at some point, everyone has seen the iconic prism refracting a beam of light into a rainbow on an all-black square and wondered what it is or where it came from. It probably wasn’t until middle school that I learned it was an […]

Thomas Marinelli ’26

America’s Love Story, or its Greatest Misrepresentation?

The world has become infatuated with the lives of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. following the release of FX’s short series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette. With the series concluding last week, multiple media outlets and individuals close to the couple have begun to question the accuracy of its […]

Ryan Brodigan ’29

Hannahversary: The 20th Anniversary of Hannah Montana 

The 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana was a celebrated television event that premiered on Disney+ and Hulu on March 24. My mom had mentioned that the special was going to be aired, as she knows how much I enjoyed watching Hannah Montana growing up. I did not know what to expect from an anniversary special […]

Isabelle Camoin ’26

Misadventures or a Misstep?

A Review of Misadventures by Pierce the Veil When people talk about Pierce the Veil’s best work, the album Collide with the Sky (2012) tends to dominate the conversation. Between that career-defining release and their recent comeback album, The Jaws of Life (2023), sits Misadventures (2016), an album that is often overlooked and misunderstood. While […]

Andrew Auclair ’29

A Fairytale Like No Other: The Enduring Legacy of The Pogues

The saying, “Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” is an annual justification for rowdiness and community. In the United States, the holiday may conjure  reverence and celebration, especially for the life of the first Roman Catholic, Irish-American President, John F. Kennedy.  For others, like the 100 million people worldwide who claim Irish ancestry, though […]

Ian Gualtiere ’27

Laufey, So Far

Iceland’s Gem With Valentine’s Day now behind us, there may be no better time to reflect on one of the most compelling breakout artists of the 2020s: Laufey. Since emerging in 2020 with her debut single “Street by Street,” Laufey has steadily built a career defined by authenticity, classical training, and a distinctive jazz-pop sound […]

Andrew Auclair ’29

Peacock’s Dancing in February 

One of the most notable moments of 2025 was Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Brothers, demonstrating how big of a role streaming services play in the current climate of the world. With that being said, each streaming service has relied heavily on their respective heavy hitters to bring viewers in. Peacock has been one of the […]

Ryan James Tobin ’26

Girls Like Girls: 2016 Is So Back

On June 24, 2015, pop artist and former Disney star Hayley Kiyoko released a music video for her single “Girls Like Girls.”The video gained traction due to its strong narrative-style of portraying the song’s meaning with distinct characters and a plot. Released the same year that gay marriage became legalized nationwide in the United States […]

Sydney King ’26

Predicting Oscar Winners

Awards season is not only officially upon us, but also coming to a close. With the Academy Awards coming up, some stars have made tremendous moves and pushes to take home the big one this year. Here is an overview of who I think will walk away with the gold for the biggest categories on […]

Ryan James Tobin ’26

What Is A “Seger Bar”?

Investigating An Instagram Trend One of the crowning achievements of classic rock is its enduring, timeless charm that continues to stay relevant to each new generation. The vibrant songs of The Beatles are still sung as lullabies from parents to children, Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” is the seventh-inning staple for Red Sox games at Fenway […]

Ian Gualtiere ’27