Reviews

Arts & Culture Editor: Madeleine Pogoda ’25.

Zootopia 2 Roars Past $1.14 Billion

Henry Zhang, Journalist • December 11, 2025

It may not be a perfect movie, but it found the balance between emotional development, world exploring, and case solving.

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Review: ART’s Romeo and Juliet

Mary Wang, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • October 10, 2024

A story about how we find love, instead of hate.

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Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’

Cooper Horn, Journalist • May 9, 2024

Composed and released in 1971, Chick Corea’s Spain has been an iconic jazz standard for decades. It appears on Chick’s jazz album Light as a Feather and is probably his most recognizable song. Chick...

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Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’

Cooper Horn, Journalist • January 30, 2024

Exploring Billy Idol's iconic 1984 hit, 'Eyes Without a Face,' and its unique blend of softness, gloom, and the singer's New York experience.

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Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”

Caleb Meranus, Journalist • January 9, 2024

Mt. Joy is a Philadelphia-based indie rock band, formed in 2016. They can often be compared to bands like Caamp and The Lumineers. Their debut single “Astrovan” was released the same year, followed...

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Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2023

In Toni Morrison’s 196-page masterpiece, she leaves the reader with morsels of hope. Maybe not hope for the characters themselves, but hope for humanity.

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Book Review: A Secret History

Polly Zimmerman, Journalist • November 14, 2023

"A Secret History" by Donna Tartt will immerse you in a gripping tale of murder, money, and the dark secrets of a group of young adults, leaving you questioning the boundaries of truth and loyalty.

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“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara: A Profound Exploration of Human Existence and Friendship

Amelia Bowman, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2023

In the hauntingly beautiful novel "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara, the narrative centers around four men who relocate to New York City and, over the course of three decades, grow both their careers...

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