Congratulations to Alexandra Warrick, one of our reporters, who won a gold key for this article in the 2012 Scholastic Writing Competition. “What hope has …
The Metropolitan Museum’s American Wing: New Look, Same Great Work
The American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which at one time was deemed “dreary” by the collection’s chairman, has been given a facelift: …
NEW YORK- WE WON THE SUPER BOWL!
Everyone comes to watch the Super Bowl, whether it’s for the commercials, the half-time show, or, most likely, the game. This year the New England …
Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Has Some Competition
Have you ever read a book that was so exciting that you literally started dancing? Last week, I was finishing The Dead Girl’s Dance, the …
The Spread of Occupy Wall Street
They’ve outlasted snowstorms, hefty opposition, pepper spray, and even eviction, but it doesn’t seem like the Occupy Wall Street protesters are going anywhere for a …
My Obsession with The Phantom of the Opera
I have been obsessed with The Phantom of the Opera ever since I bought the CD “Sarah Brightman: The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection,” many years …
The Descendants: George Clooney’s Possible Award-Winning Performance
In George Clooney’s breathtaking performance in The Descendant,s he shows his insightful and affectionate side by playing the grief-stricken role of Matt King, a devoted father and …
2011 Holiday Gift Ideas
You know the holidays are right around the corner when the tree lighting ceremony in Rockefeller Center has just taken place. The holiday buzz is …
Thanksgiving Assembly: From Turkey Hats to the Turkey Song
The Senior staircase. Secret snowflake. The Halloween pageant. Should I go on? Hewitt prides itself in its traditions, and we, the students, adore celebrating each …
Amazon’s Newest Tablet: Kindle Fire
Amazon has expanded its Kindle products with its release of the new tablet, the Kindle Fire. This 7-inch LCD tablet is expected to be …