Some of the most beautiful and artistically creative scenes in movies may not always come from Hollywood blockbusters starring acclaimed actors and actresses or written by world-renowned directors. Oftentimes, meaningful films are featured in high or low profile festivals that celebrate the love for the art of film itself. One such festival is the Smithsonian African American Film Festival presented...

In a world where Hollywood is known more for reboots, sequels, and spinoffs than refreshing creativity, it is rare to see a remake of a film that offers a successful new take on the original. When the fourth remake of “A Star Is Born” was announced, with Bradley Cooper directing and starring alongside Lady Gaga, it looked to be a stale retread of an all too familiar story. Fortunately for Hollywood—and...

If you look up during a football or soccer game, you can sometimes see Athletic Director Mitch Gore or Instructional Coach David Thompson peering out the window of a fourth-floor classroom to try and get a better look. You may see some students as well, holding a camera and talking, seemingly to no one. What you won’t see, though, is the countless hours spent over the past two years putting on Wilson’s...

With a 5-6 record and a 2-1 win in an overtime thriller against School Without Walls, the Wilson field hockey team had its best season in recent memory. Co-captain and starting forward senior Julia Arnsberger had a phenomenal year and an illustrious field hockey career that is certainly worth recognizing. Arnsberger started playing field hockey in sixth grade as part of Southeast Storm, a local...