“Rent” owns the National Theatre
Before “Hamilton,” the US in the 1990s was hooked on a different musical: “Rent.” Having won four Tony Awards in 1996, the musical by Jonathan Larson follows a group of artists who face poverty,...
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“The Sound of Music” in perfect pitch at the Kennedy Center
The lights dim. All eyes swivel to center stage, where a line of nuns slowly shuffles onto the stage. The audience waits expectantly in hushed silence. The nuns take a deep breath. Then, a wave of...
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4th of July Parade at Annapolis Photo Gallery
Annapolis celebrated independence during its 4th of July Parade as marching bands played patriotic tunes, ballet students decorated in American flag colors waved in tutus, and the armed forces and...
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Following Foreign Film: “In the Mood for Love”
Growing up, I made the generalization that popular Chinese cinema meant martial arts movies, a genre largely popularized by actors including Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. However, I recently learned about...
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An Amateur’s Guide to Purchasing The First Camera
Waiting for the arrival of my first camera is comparable to standing in front of the garage as it leisurely opens up to a brand new car. The thrill, mixed with anxiety, of having 100% access to a...
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‘Big Brother 19’ – A Tempting Season or the Worst one Yet?
*NOTE: This post includes spoilers for those who do not watch the CBS All-Access Live Feeds for “Big Brother” Power. Alliance. Money. Revenge. Temptation. The first five words viewers see as the “Big...
View ArticleFollowing Foreign Film: “Central Station”
This time, I looked to the other side of the globe: “Central do Brasil,” “Central Station” in English, a 1998 Brazilian movie that was nominated for Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film and...
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Photogallery of Golden Gate Park
Slideshow • 20 PhotosMiJin ChoA common theme of the Conservatory of Flowers is floating plants, in which flower pots containing various species hang directly from the glass ceiling.Close
View ArticleThe Beat Blog: Time to De-Stress Part 2
It’s been a little over half a month since school ended, and it’s another month until school starts once again on Aug. 28. I won’t say that I’ve had the most relaxing summer, because otherwise I’d be...
View ArticleDeclan McKenna’s “What Do You Think About the Car?” is highly relevant
In a short video clip, a young version of English singer and songwriter Declan McKenna is asked a question. “Dec, what do you think about the car? Do you like it?” “It’s really good, and I’m going to...
View ArticleTo Read or Not to Read: “The Windfall” by Diksha Basu
Some books make me laugh without relent. Others have me wiping tears from my eyes with every page. Then, there’s a third kind–possibly the rarest–that coax a smile out of me, but a sarcastic one....
View ArticleRick and Morty starts Season Three with “Mad-Max” themed therapy
After a two-year wait since Season 2, Rick and Morty fans rejoiced on July 30th when Season 3 officially began – after the first episode was released on April Fool’s day this year as a teaser. The...
View ArticleFollowing Foreign Film: “The Salesman”
For this week’s foreign film, I looked toward something modern: “The Salesman,” a 2016 feature from Iran. I first heard about “The Salesman” when it won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in...
View Article“Lust for Life” and looking towards a brighter future
On July 21st, 2017, “Lust for Life”, Del Ray’s fifth studio album, was released for purchase and the nearly two year wait was well worth it. As someone whose entire taste in music can be summed up by...
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An Amateur’s Guide to Planning a Trip to Central California
Just as the baby ducklings follow the mother duck’s lead, my brother and I have usually remained passive in the trip-planning process for past vacations. With only a couple mumblings of food...
View ArticleGirls tennis and the social growth that comes with Jefferson sports
“We came for the sports,” a satirical statement and yet not entirely wrong. While Jefferson may be branded as STEM based school, it’s sports department isn’t as lacking as some would believe, with an...
View ArticleNew girls soccer coach scores goals with a different kind of lesson
The Friday evening sunset illuminated the soccer field, bathing the players, coaches, and bleachers in golden light. He stood with one hand on his waist and one hand shielding the light from his eyes,...
View ArticleTo Read or Not to Read: “The Windfall” by Diksha Basu
Some books make me laugh without relent. Others have me wiping tears from my eyes with every page. Then, there’s a third kind–possibly the rarest–that coax a smile out of me, but a sarcastic one....
View ArticleRick and Morty starts Season Three with “Mad-Max” themed therapy
After a two-year wait since Season 2, Rick and Morty fans rejoiced on July 30th when Season 3 officially began – after the first episode was released on April Fool’s day this year as a teaser. The...
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