A Brief History Monty Python, a British Comedy troupe that lasted from 1969 to 1989, influenced and changed the comedy world of the 20th century. The style of Monty Python consisted of absurd comedy and satire in skits. The comedy created an overall story or message, differing from the skit shows that were popular at the time, which mostly were short bits one after another … Continue reading Monty Python
February’s hidden holidays and unique ways to celebrate Happy Valentine’s Day! Or should I say, Women in Sports Day? Or Random Acts of Kindness Day? February is filled with lesser-known, somewhat quirky holidays you probably had no clue existed. They are often overlooked because they don’t seem important, but when you consider the intention behind them—that someone thought these moments were special enough to celebrate—you … Continue reading Beyond Valentine’s Day
The Lesser Known Story of Claudette Colvin The whole world knows about Rosa Parks and her bold, heroic act of refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a segregated bus in 1955. She is still honored and glorified for this act all these years later, as she should be. But what if I told you that Rosa Parks wasn’t the first … Continue reading The First Refuser
Class Ideas to Spice Up Your Schedule Even though it’s not even 2025 yet, it is scheduling season! Scheduling season is the time of the year when you decide your fate for the next school year, no pressure, right? You’ll most likely be set with all your core classes – math, science, social studies, english, health, and P.E. But as you complete core requirements, you’ll … Continue reading Electives Spotlight
Insight on Film Schools of America Though famous film schools like the University of South California, Savannah College of Art, Pratt, and NYU are great schools to go to, others may surprise you. In Harrison, New York, Manhattanville is a small school that has a great mix of students and majors. Talking to the admissions officer, she shared that Manhattanville is a liberal college with … Continue reading Make It In The Movies!
