Arts and Tech – Page 8 – The Edition GA

18May

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 […]

15May

Sydney Cameron '22No Comments

Artist of the Edition: Eileen Zhang

Eileen Zhang has been taking photography since her freshman year. She started in Foundations and worked her way up to Honors her junior year, which is the class she is currently taking as a senior. Eileen signed up for Photography her freshman year because she knew her “painting and drawing skills were not the best.” […]

12May

Harry Bradley '2216 Comments

DMX: The Underdog

On April 9, 2021, DMX’s family announced that he had tragically passed away from a drug overdose. DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was extremely influential in the New York rap scene in the late 90s and early 2000s, with his impact on rap still being seen today. In this article, I will take a look […]

9May

Zoe Hersh '22

Kate Cooper '22No Comments

Cat Shuron CSO/Art Across the Academy

Cat Shuron ‘22 recently displayed her eagerness to make a difference by establishing a “community fridge” at Weavers Way Co-op grocery store in Ambler. She was able to bring this creative idea to life through cooperatively working with the art department and its Art Across the Academy Organization, CSO, and the team at Weavers Way. […]

15Apr

Ali Ruane '231 Comment

Priya Anand: Artist of the Edition

Priya Anand ‘21 has had art in her life for as long as she can remember, yet her true passion for the craft began around age ten when she discovered a “How To Draw 50 Disney Characters” book. Although she started her artistic endeavors at a young age, she hasn’t skipped a beat since. Years […]

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 […]

11Apr

Harry Bradley '22No Comments

Daft Punk’s Retirement

On February 22, 2021, the legendary french EDM pioneers Daft Punk announced their breakup. The duo hadn’t released a project since 2013, and while fans knew there was possibly somewhat of a rift between the two, they were hoping for one last project to top off the group’s career. Still, regardless of whether Daft Punk’s […]

#FreeBritney: Why the Pop Icon is Back in the Spotlight

7Apr

Eileen Zhang '21

Helen Wu '21No Comments

#FreeBritney: Why the Pop Icon is Back in the Spotlight

Why has the Free Britney movement suddenly gained mainstream recognition? “Framing Britney Spears” is the latest installment of The New York Times’s new docuseries, The New York Times Presents, and released exclusively on Hulu. In each episode, The New York Times journalist team takes viewers on a deep dive into a modern news story, which […]

24Mar

Zoe Hersh '221 Comment

Honors Art Show

The Honors Art Show is a student exhibition featuring work by 2D, 3D, Digital Media, and Photography students. Whether it took them a few days or several months, the students’ dedication, hard work, and passion allow the students to pour their hearts and souls into these projects. Due to the pandemic, however, the logistics of […]

Investors Take Advantage of The Gamestop and Stock Market Situation

19Mar

Zara Bhatt '24No Comments

Investors Take Advantage of The Gamestop and Stock Market Situation

Throughout the pandemic, people all around the world have found themselves staying at home with nowhere to go. By investing in stocks, some are given hope and excitement allowing themselves to forget about their worries. Investors usually wait to purchase a stock when it decreases to a reasonable price, and wait to sell it when […]