The energetic, dynamic, and reminiscent sound of pop music in 2020
As pop legend Britney Jean Spears once prophetically sang, “Keep on dancing ‘til the world ends.” Even in the midst of a global pandemic and mass protests against racial injustice, artists continue to provide entertainment. Contrasted with how depressing the world feels, popular music today allows for an upbeat distraction from the ills of society. Shashi Arnold So far in 2020, there have been evident trends across music releases, like the 80s influence pervading today’s top charts. On March 20, Abel Tesfaye—also known as The Weeknd—dr…
Ashley’s Adventures: Closing out the school year in pandemic style
It may not seem like the end of the school year. Without the stressful cumulative tests; fervent yearbook signings; lunches in the courtyard under the spring sun; and proper goodbyes to friends, classmates, and teachers, the end of the year does not feel the same. Even though we are transitioning into summer, it still feels like we are stuck in limbo. On June 15, school and online learning came to an end in earnest while the county and state slowly reopened. With many common summer activities unavailable due to social distancing guidelines…
Live from the living room: a new way to experience live music
Americana singer-songwriter Casey Cavanagh was gearing up to perform at Hill Country Barbecue Market––a cafeteria-style Texas BBQ with nightly live music–– in D.C. on March 27 following the release of his new single, “Father’s Arms.” Instead, on March 27, he found himself at home working to put together a virtual, live-streamed concert from his basement. With just him, his guitar, a microphone, and multiple devices streaming his performance to various platforms, Cavanagh’s new show, Live from the Basement , was born. Cavanagh is not th…
Kimbap Recipe
Shashi Arnold Kimbap is super easy to make and it is so pretty when it is done! These are the ingredients I used because they are what I had on hand, but there are lots of other tasty things you can throw in there (see additional ingredients.) Also, these were the approximate amounts I used and they were enough to make about 8 rolls which was perfect for my family of 4. Ingredients • Dried seaweed sheets (gim) • Cooked white rice • 4 sticks imitation crab • 2 eggs, beaten • 3 large carrots, thinly sliced • 1.5 thinly c…
Fish in foil
Welcome to our new food section! Our world has become very different and often scary, but I’ve taken a lot of comfort in food, and I hope that you can too. This recipe, a strikingly easy and versatile way to make fish, is one of the dishes I've made in the last few weeks. To prepare it, simply wrap the fish in aluminum foil with whatever seasoning you have on hand and stick it in the oven; it comes out 15 minutes later ready to eat. There are a couple suggestions for flavorings here, but you are welcome to substitute them out. As long as t…
Our reliance on food delivery services will continue after quarantine
In only a matter of weeks, the covid-19 pandemic has greatly damaged many of America’s central industries. The food industry, in particular, has been forced to climb a steep learning curve as it races to adapt to a reality in which hungry customers are not allowed to step through the front doors. Fortunately, there is a solution for both businesses and consumers, even as most states have ordered stay-at-home orders: food delivery services such as Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash, and Postmates. Food delivery services are not the products …
A hairy situation
COURTESY OF JUDY GOLDSTEIN Bangs, buzz cuts, and bleach. Without barbers, Blazers are taking the scissors into their own hands by styling their own hair. Some run the two-guard over their scalps to liberate themselves from the inconvenience of their long locks, while others dye their hair dramatic colors to test out unique styles in a rare time where they don't have to worry about negative judgement. Junior Judy Goldstein dyed her hair purple at home after her family did the same. “I didn’t want to be like every other girl that dyes their …
Reaching the New Horizons of quarantine: How ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ has taken the world by storm
COURTESY OF PETER NESIN In quarantine, there really isn’t much to do. Wake up, tend to your plants, eat some fruit, maybe rearrange your furniture, forge some paintings, or talk to your anthropomorphized Tanuki capitalist overlord, Tom Nook. On March 20, Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons , the widely-anticipated game in which players do all the aforementioned. The game is a quirky cross between the worldbuilding of The Sims and the community interaction of mayorship, requiring you to build friendships with human-like animals acr…
