Author: Writing Staff
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A New Chapter of Terror: Scream 7 by Samantha Partridge ‘28
After almost three decades of phone calls, masks, and horror movie references, Scream 7 attempts to bring the franchise back to its roots while still surprising long time fans. This latest movie shifts focus back to Sidney Prescott, (the iconic protagonist of the series and the original “final girl” who has survived every Ghostface massacre…
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The Price of Speaking Out: Celebrities and Public Backlash by Samantha Partridge and Lily Seibert ‘28
Imagine that you simply say one word, and suddenly death threats appear at your door and you become “cancelled.” There will be an enormous amount of backlash, unfollowing on social media, all based on comments you said, This experience has become a lot more relevant. At the start of this societal backlash (aka Cancel culture)…
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Nicki Minaj: Once a Critic, now a Supporter by Rassa Kia-Young ’27
As Nicki Minaj pointed out in her song “Black Barbies” in 2016, “Island girl, Donald Trump wants me go home,” however, in recent months, she’s started displaying some different sentiments, gaining attention for more than just her music. Despite some remarks in songs and interviews, looking back at her previous political commentary through the years,…
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MINNEAPOLIS ICED OVER? by Lily Seibert and Holly Hook ’28
If you looked out your window within the last few weeks, you’d most likely have seen the brown slush of snow and ice from the storm slowly melting. In Minneapolis right now, if you look out your windows, you might see law enforcement brutality, people protesting, and even people getting shot, with most people only…
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Snowed In: How NYC’s Winter Storm Disrupted Student Life by Gabi Vimont ’27
On Tuesday morning, January 27, many BHSECQ students woke up to freezing temperatures, slippery sidewalks, and delayed trains due to the major New York City snowstorm that dropped 8-15 inches of snow across the five boroughs. While New Yorkers are used to cold winters, this storm felt particularly intense, mainly due to the unsafe conditions,…
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Welcome to the Golden Years! by Lily Seibert ’28
“Welcome to the Golden Years!” This is what immediately pops up when you access the White House Priorities website. This, evidently, is President Donald Trump’s characterization of his second term in office. But are these years really golden? Or are we living in the rusted, tarnished years of the United States of America where we…
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How a Bookshop is Becoming a Hub of Community Support by Holly Hook ’28
On a freezing cold Sunday afternoon in January, a line of warmly dressed New Yorkers stretched down Huron Street. The line started more than halfway down the block and ended at the door of Archestratus, a local bookstore specializing in vintage and new cookbooks. A few days earlier, Archestratus owner Paige Lipari had posted a…
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Erika Kirk To Go International for Grieving Tour, Amongst Other Changes by Lazarus Castillo-Lopez and Steve Gonzalez ’26
“ARE YOU READY TO GRIEVE?!” Erika Kirk then immediately followed this statement up with an assortment of acrobatic demonstrations, including cartwheels, back flips, front flips, and barrel rolls, all whilst suspended from wires. Amidst the success of her ‘Make Heaven Crowded’ tour, Erika is expanding her outreach to a global audience. Tours will now be…