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Chocolate + Caramel Apples = the best Thanksgiving dessert ever!

Chocolate + Caramel Apples = the best Thanksgiving dessert ever!

Rain Terrell November 25, 2021

When thinking of fall, Caramel glazed treats, popularly known as caramel apples, come to mind immediately. Why not bring this fall festival favorite to the thanksgiving table this year? This recipe includes...

Isabelles Playlist

Isabelle’s Playlist

Isabelle Pala November 12, 2021

Calling all music lovers! Now that temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing, I decided to make this month’s playlist fall-themed. So get cozy, light a scented candle, and scan the QR code for...

Carrier Corner: a review of Maman Joon

Carrier Corner: a review of Maman Joon

Ellen Carrier and Leah Carrier November 9, 2021

Nestled in the heart of Tenleytown lies a warm and vibrant nook of a restaurant: Maman Joon. We set out to give it a try on one overcast fall evening, our stomachs eager with anticipation. Stepping...

Movie review: Dune

Movie review: “Dune”

Albert Malhotra November 9, 2021

Want visual thrill? Varying character personalities? An incredible score? Look no further than Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune”. The story follows Paul Atreides, a young man, and his royal family as...

Octobers Albums of the Month

October’s Albums of the Month

  “Blue Banisters” by Lana Del Rey Rating: 7.8/10 By: Waleeja Chaudhry Lana Del Rey released her 8th studio album on October 22. “Blue Banisters” is melancholic, calm, and imaginative—just...

Forecast for this fall: moody, baggy, and bold

Adler Amolsch November 9, 2021

Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing—fall is finally here! It’s time to swap our favorite summer tanks with forgotten cashmere, wools, and hoodies. Last autumn, most of us were able...

All Things Go music festival returns to DMV

All Things Go music festival returns to DMV

Isabelle Pala November 9, 2021

DC’s annual music festival, All Things Go, was hosted at Merriweather Post Pavilion on October 16. In past years, the festival took place at Union Market, but this venue allowed for more space and...

Album review: Optimist by Finneas

Album review: “Optimist” by Finneas

Waleeja Chaudhry November 8, 2021

"Optimist" By: Finneas Rating: 6/10 On October 15, pop singer and songwriter Finneas released his sophomore album “Optimist”. It is a creatively distinct solo album that hits the indie sweet...

Fashion in the Halls

Fashion in the Halls

Camelia Terraza October 11, 2021

In the weeks leading up to the start of school, I frequently had nightmares of our school turning to masses of beige and gray. And not in a cute Kardashian-y way. What would become of the top halves we’ve...

Book review: One of Us Is Lying

Book review: “One of Us Is Lying”

Adler Amolsch October 3, 2021

Five students walk into detention, but only four end up walking out alive. Karen McManus’ thrilling high school story was the perfect summer read to keep the slow, humid days at bay. Karen...

Faculty favorites: Ms. Krafft sends me to Lauriol Plaza

Addison Childre October 3, 2021

The one and only Science Department Chair, Danielle Krafft, pondered what her favorite restaurant was for what seemed like an eternity before uttering the words, “have you ever been to Lauriol Plaza?” ...

A guide to fall in DC

A guide to fall in DC

Julia Alswang October 3, 2021

It’s officially autumn now, which means the weather is beginning to change and holidays are quickly approaching. Here are a few fun suggestions to fill up your fall free time.   Roosevelt...

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