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Q&A with freshman Jackson Bowers on nature, Bob Ross inspired artworks

Avery Carlisle November 12, 2021

What sparked your interest in Bob Ross style painting? (I was) 12 or 13 and I was just watching a lot of videos back when those came out. Then one time for Christmas my parents didn’t really have...

With Red re-recordings, the music industry should establish a new precedent of transparent contracts

With “Red” re-recordings, the music industry should establish a new precedent of transparent contracts

Marissa Finney November 12, 2021

Taylor Swift’s music has been a huge part of my life since I was in elementary school. Though "Teardrops on my Guitar," featured on her first album, was the first-ever Taylor Swift song I heard, "Red"...

A promotional poster made for Wes Andersons new film The French Dispatch. The poster follows The New Yorker inspiration that flows through the film by emulating a 70s magazine cover from the publication.

Review: The French Dispatch and Escaping Eye Candy [MUSE]

Christian Ledbetter November 1, 2021

There are very few directors with a style as easily recognizable as Wes Anderson’s. Anderson is the strange example of a director whose style is outside of the mainstream and yet gets recognition, attention...

screen time: Sophomore Ren Olson works on creating a frame for his short film. He said he is in the digital storyboarding phase of the project and that he gained inspiration for his design from Disney XD’s popular show Gravity Falls.

Student animators discuss how popular animation impacts, guides design

Archit Kalra October 22, 2021

The hit Disney XD show “Gravity Falls”  played a major role in sophomore Ren Olson’s future career choice. Olson said the show and its artwork drew him toward animation when he was in middle school,...

artful strokes: 
Senior Nash Cheslock adds details to a pair of white Nike Air Force 1 shoes. Cheslock said he mostly uses acrylic paints for these projects.

Q&A with senior Nash Cheslock on shoe painting hobby

Avery Carlisle October 22, 2021

When did you start painting shoes and how did you discover this hobby? I saw one guy on YouTube do it and it looked really cool, so I figured I would make my own pair. I also paint AirPods and do regular...

Recent media capitalizes on Princess Diana Spencers death by exposing her personal struggles, not giving justice to her character

Recent media capitalizes on Princess Diana Spencer’s death by exposing her personal struggles, not giving justice to her character

Pallevi Pillai October 19, 2021

Although it has been 24 years since her tragic death, it seems as if Princess Diana Spencer has gained more attraction and adoration than when she was alive, if that is even possible. The former Princess...

With Halloween approaching, film students reexamine gender roles in horror, psychological thriller movies

Jillian Moore and Arya Pinnamaneni October 19, 2021

In the 1996 horror movie “Scream,” director Wes Craven references the common horror film tradition of killing off the majority of characters when he scripts Tatum, played by Rose McGowan, as saying,...

A promotional image created for the 2015 miniseries Over the Garden Wall. Here you can see the light fall colors that dominate the show as well as some goofy fairy tale inspired character designs.

Review: Over the Garden Wall and Atmosphere [MUSE]

Christian Ledbetter October 7, 2021

Happy spooky season everyone! In recent years a whole lot of cartoons have been released redefining and stretching what North American animation is thought to be capable of. Shows like Steven Universe,...

Junior Sophia Warhurst practices ballet at the indoor studio for the Ballet Theater of Carmel. Warhurst said she performs mostly in the classical ballet style.

Celebrations by students to take place at Carmel International Arts Festival beginning Sept. 25

Christian Ledbetter September 23, 2021

The Carmel International Arts Festival is scheduled to begin on Saturday; however, according to executive director Rachel Ferry, planning began as soon as the city asked that last year’s be cancelled. “We...

Creative Choreo: The Ambassador choir members practice their routines in a gym. The fall performance will be on Sept. 29.

A Change of Scenery

Avery Carlisle, Entertainment Reporter September 23, 2021

Due to ongoing changes to the performing arts wing, the choir program has had to make adjustments on how they run rehearsals.  The department has had to change how it will run rehearsals and performances...

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