“Kleptocracy” brings post-USSR Russia to life on stage
By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts
Russia: previously known for its communist state, the USSR; recently known for involvement in email scandals with the American government; currently in the D.C. theater scene in the form of a play. D.C’s Arena Stage’s “Kleptocracy” follows Mikhail Khodorkovsky (Max Woertendyke) in his rise...
Travis Scott’s psychedelic music captures fans
By Kathy Hu, Advertising & Subscritions Manager
February 8, 2019
Travis Scott has quickly become a household name for anyone who knows music. Scott’s third album “Astroworld” came out shortly before the school year started, but its popularity continues to grow, especially with the announcement of his second nationwide tour in less than three months. His first...
“Aquaman” is predictable, does not exceed expectations
By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
A legend turned into film? Check. Discovering the lost world of Atlantis? Check. Nice battle scenes and sarcastic humor? Check. And a guy who looks a lot like Steven Adams? Check. The story of the legendary protector of the deep hit theaters Dec. 21. “Aquaman” documents the journey of the half-human...
Q & A with Bob Levey: author of “Larry Felder, Candidate”
By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
Bob Levey is a former columnist for the Washington Post. Recently, he ventured into the world of novel writing with his book, “Larry Felder, Candidate.” I got the chance to have a question and answer session with Levey about his new book, what inspired him and how writing a book differs from writing...
Student Art Spotlight: Byron Tam
By Sapna David, Assistant Arts Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts
WCHS students often complain about the difficulties of balancing such a hectic workload consisting of various APs, honors classes and extracurriculars. For senior Byron Tam, balancing his two passions for art—singing and drawing—helps him ease the stress. Tam’s fascination with pen and paper...
LIKE documentary highlights dangers of social media
By Eliza Asbury, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Social media is here to stay, and that’s a fact. How we use it, however, is constantly changing. The IndieFlix Original documentary LIKE, released Oct. 2018, highlights these modern effects of social media and technology on our generation and future generations. The 48 minute documentary cover...
Anything Goes is a big hit on Arena Stage
By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2019
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives
I’m not quite sure what I was expecting when I first went to see Anything Goes, though I can honestly say that what I watched was a hundred times better than anything I could’ve imagined. Anything Goes is a musical (originally from Broadway) that is being performed at Arena Stage in D.C. from Nov...
WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosts annual concert for good cause
By Benjamin Pham, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager
January 8, 2019
Filed under Arts, Online Exclusives, School, Top Stories
On Friday Dec. 14, The WCHS Jazz Ensemble hosted their annual Jazz Coffeehouse in the band room. To accompany the music, they provided snacks and refreshments outside. The jazz performance was broken up into two sets, each consisting of four songs, with a brief intermission in between. Senior Tim Ducke...
Stage crew dedicates hard work to school productions
By David Malament, Promotions Manager
December 21, 2018
Filed under Arts, News, School, Top Stories
School plays, they’re full of hard work, dedication, music and performances put on by students who have a passion for theatre. It requires countless hours of memorizing lines and practicing. But what do people say about the stage crew? Stage crew has to stay after school really late, to the point wh...
“The Grinch” steals Christmas and the hearts of viewers
By Joe Raab, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
Holiday season is rolling around, and that means three things: lots of cookies, hot chocolate and holiday movies such as “Elf,” “Santa Claus” and, of course, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” This year, a remake of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” came out Nov. 9, just in time for...
The shoe fits: “Cinderella” exceeds expectations
By Bryan Fletcher, Production Manager
December 21, 2018
Filed under Arts
This year, the WCHS drama department has put on the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version of the classic “Cinderella,” and it has already proved to be one of their most spectacular productions to date. Between the talented cast of actors, beautiful stage sets and entertaining performances, this show...
“Creed II” fights its way to the top as successor to “Creed”
By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
December 21, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
“Creed II” delivers a smashing hit as the seventh installment in the “Rocky” franchise. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., “Creed II” picks up right where “Creed” left off, following the life of boxer Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan). At the start of the film, Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren)...