91st Oscars awards diverse collection of art and artists
by Kathy Fang, Managing Editor
February 25, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, News, Online Exclusive
From “Green Book” to “Black Panther,” Olivia Coleman to Hannah Beachler and Alfonso Cuarón to Spike Lee, the 91st annual Academy Awards recognized a wide array of artists and films last night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, leaving many viewers conflicted about the results. Peter Farrelly’s...
Crazy Rich RepresentAsian: Crazy Rich Asians sets a new benchmark for Asian portrayal in popular media
by Gloria Zhang and Nina Gee
September 3, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Winged Post
Before the classic high school plot of “The D.U.F.F” was “Mean Girls”, and before “Mean Girls” was “Clueless”. Before the romantic musical of “La La Land” was “Singin’ In the Rain”. Before the fake-relationship narrative of “The Proposal” was “How to Lose a Guy in 10 ...
Album Review: Soft Friday by the Coves
by Elisabeth Siegel, Winged Post News Editor
September 5, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
The indie duo Coves (Beck Wood, vocals, and John Ridgard, instruments) released its debut album "Soft Friday" through the German label Nettwerk on Sept. 2. Featuring a blend of influences ranging from bands like Tame Impala and Phil Spector as well as the genre of psychedelic rock, "Soft Friday" has...
Movies to watch this summer
by Trisha Dwivedi, Reporter
May 18, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Winged Post
“The Fault in Our Stars”, directed by Josh Boone, releases on June 6, 2014. Rated PG-13, this comedy-drama film stars Ansel Elgort as Augustus and Shailene Woodley as Hazel. Based off of the book, “The Fault in Our Stars” is narrated by Hazel, a 16-year-old cancer patient, whose parents make...
XSCAPE is the rebirth of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop
by Varun Baldwa, TALON Reporter
May 9, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive, Uncategorized
From his unique dance moves to his renowned pop music, Michael Jackson always kept his audience entertained. Ever since his death on June 25, 2009, fans have been longing for the King of Pop’s return. Epic Records, an American record label associated with Sony, announced the official release of XSCAP...
Phantogram “voices” its return
by Allison Sun, Aquila Features Editor & Webmaster
March 15, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Winged Post
With meshed layers of resonating synths and sensual vocals, the music of New-York based electronic band Phantogram crafts a multidimensional ambience that truly reflects its name, defined as two-dimensional images that appear three-dimensional. Its latest album, Voices, is no exception. Released on...
Emerging female musicians to look out for this year
by Juhi Gupta, Multimedia Editor
March 14, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
In honor of March’s title as “Music in our Schools” month and “National Women’s History Month,” here are five not-to-be-missed tracks from new and upcoming female artists. Follow the Spotify playlist above to hear Aquila’s top picks for tracks showcasing the talent of both established femal...
Online Celebrities: YouTube stars on the rise
by Alexis Gauba, Reporter
March 12, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Winged Post
From makeup gurus to video game commentators, YouTube has given rise to a plethora of stars, creating a new celebrity culture. As a popular video sharing service, which provides a platform where anyone can post videos, YouTube presents the opportunity for anyone to achieve fame by simply uploading a c...
In a Nutshell: Snowcap Cookies
by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan
February 27, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, In a Nutshell, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
Now, what’s better than a chocolate cookie? That’s right, one covered in SNOW! (We realize this is a bit late seasonally, but in honor of the driest ski-week in a while, we present our own homemade snow.) Recipe (Inspired by Chef John): Notes Difficulty: Medium Length: 30 minutes prep + 1 hour setting = around 1.5 hours Keep in...
4 ways to sleep better
February 26, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
Because stress and high workloads pervade the student body, it is important to sleep wellevery single night. To sleep well and prepare for a hectic school day, use these simple tips to ensure a refreshing night of sleep. Put Electronics Away It is no secret that electronics provide a large distraction for s...
“Barefoot”: Upper School student’s aunt produces romantic comedy
by Riya Godbole
February 22, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
“Barefoot”, a romantic comedy starring Evan Rachel Wood and Scott Speedman and produced by Lisa Demetree, released yesterday in select theaters around the country as well as On Demand through cable providers. Demetree is the aunt of Upper School student Emma Doherty (10) and a first-time film pr...
Healthy Afterschool Snacks
by Alexis Gauba
February 21, 2014
Filed under Entertainment, Lifestyle, Online Exclusive
You know that feeling when you come home from school, rush to the fridge and have no idea what to eat? Here are three healthy after-school snacks to help resolve that daily dilemma without resorting to junk foods. Strawberry Banana Smoothie This snack will provide the energy to push through and co...
What's your favorite music genre?
- Pop (19%, 23 Votes)
- Classical (11%, 13 Votes)
- Rap (11%, 13 Votes)
- K-pop (9%, 11 Votes)
- Indie pop (9%, 11 Votes)
- Other (7%, 8 Votes)
- Hip hop (7%, 8 Votes)
- EDM (6%, 7 Votes)
- Bollywood (5%, 6 Votes)
- Punk rock (5%, 6 Votes)
- Jazz (3%, 3 Votes)
- Country (3%, 3 Votes)
- Heavy metal (2%, 2 Votes)
- Vaporwave / trance (2%, 2 Votes)
- Classic rock (1%, 1 Votes)
- Folk music (1%, 1 Votes)
- J-pop (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 118
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