Maya Altimany '22

Maya Altimany ‘22 joined the Academy Edition in 2019 and has been an active Staff Writer, Copy Editor, and Video Editor. She wrote her first article about the Best of GA Video at the end of that year. Over time, she began to write several Op-ed and Arts and Tech articles about TV show recommendations, including several Netflix documentaries, such as her most recent, Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal. She is excited to build on her copy and video editing skills while collaborating with others. A fun fact about her is that Times New Roman is her favorite font.

Artist of the Edition: Gavin Legos
8Jan Maya Altimany '22No Comments

Artist of the Edition: Gavin Legos

Gavin Legos ’22 began his passion in a regular Digital Media class, and by sophomore year made his way into the honors art curriculum. Legos joined the course with the intention of “experimenting in movie-making,” as he wanted to “learn more about the film process.”  He has gotten the opportunity to develop several projects ranging […]
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Operation Varsity Blues
18May Maya Altimany '22No Comments

Operation Varsity Blues

The documentary Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal closely examines how some abuse their privilege and wealth to get their children into “prestigious” colleges. It closely examines the inequality within the college admissions process, whether it’s based on race, economic status, SAT score, or donations. In society, we look upon the Ivy League colleges […]
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March Madness: Men
9May Maya Altimany '22No Comments

March Madness: Men

This year’s March Madness tournament was quite the year of upsets and surprises. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 March Madness competition was canceled; despite the struggles surrounding this virus continuing into 2021, with proper planning and precautions, the 2021 March Madness was well underway and was definitely something to look forward to. In […]
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The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Review
13Apr Maya Altimany '222 Comments

The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Review

Do you want a real-life documentary to watch over spring break? Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel was one of my favorite documentaries that aired on Netflix this winter season. It tells the story of Elisa Lam and her mysterious disappearance while staying at the Cecil Hotel. The documentary closely examines the evidence […]
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Holiday Movie Recommendations
19Dec Maya Altimany '22No Comments

Holiday Movie Recommendations

Are you looking for a holiday movie to watch to get in the holiday spirit? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of movies recommended by GA students: Gurbani Chawla ‘22 is a big fan of holiday movies and recommends Elf  because “it’s a comedic classic combined with Buddy’s genuine character, and I love Will […]
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The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide
16Dec Maya Altimany '221 Comment

The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide

What I think are the best gifts for all kids in this upcoming holiday. The holiday season is an exciting season for parents and children alike. It is a time to come together and spend time with loved ones while exchanging gifts. For children, the holidays are an exciting season because they have the opportunity […]
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Thanksgiving in a Pandemic
28Nov Maya Altimany '221 Comment

Thanksgiving in a Pandemic

How I am spending my Thanksgiving this year This year has been especially difficult for many, and has affected annual traditions and holidays such as Thanksgiving. GA has graciously gifted us a longer Thanksgiving break, which will provide family members coming from different states and cities time to quarantine. Although my own Thanksgiving traditions will […]
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Small Business Summer
4Oct Maya Altimany '22No Comments

Small Business Summer

Although summer was significantly different for all of us this year, many GA students were able to make the most of this time by taking on creative tasks in baking, making masks, filming digitally, selling clothes, and more. Given the current pandemic, the GA community has faced many difficulties, especially during the quick transition to […]
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