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The Artists Block:Blu Gaines

The Artist’s Block:Blu Gaines

March 31, 2023

Name of Piece: "The Movement" Artist's Name:Blu Gaines "The Movement’ is digital photography that was then scanned and then layered within photoshop.”- Blu Gaines of Shrewsbury Media Used:Procreate Time...

If digital art should be considered real art or not stirs up discussions.https://unsplash.com/license

Art or not? Digital art poses a controversial question

Ava Rubinstein March 31, 2023

As the range of mediums available to artists continues to expand, one question arises: do they all merit the title of “real art?” Some argue that art created using digital technology does not possess...

The debate of AI usage in the music industry stirs up arguments on limitations of AI.https://unsplash.com/license

AI steals the spotlight with songwriting

Madison Demaree March 31, 2023

Computers have long been used as tools to enhance previously composed music within the music and songwriting industry. With recent innovations, however, computers have obtained the ability to formulate...

Vivienne Westwood was an influential designer who made waves in the
fashion industry. “Vivienne Westwood Life Ball” by Manfred Werner/
Tsui is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Fans mourn passing of the priestess of punk

Cayla Carlson, Evie Seetoo, and Isabel Santamaria March 31, 2023

Starting out as a primary school teacher and making her way up to designing Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dress, Vivienne Westwood has proven that working-class girls can indeed make a living in the art...

As time goes on, celebrity gala outfits get crazier and more expensive.
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Catwalk costs rise with strange celebrity outfits

Alex Batzar and Leigh Batzar March 31, 2023

From Kylie Jenner’s fake taxidermied lion head to Doja Cat’s 30,000 Swarovski crystals, fans have not been let down with celebrities’ extravagant fashion looks in 2023. All of these ensembles, however,...

New reboots are coming out of out favorite shows but arent living up to the same expectations.https://unsplash.com/license

Reboots and recycled media steal the spotlight

Siofra King, Nolan O'Keefe, and March 31, 2023

With original ideas so hard to come by within the film and television industry, existing stories don’t stay untouched for long. Reboots and spinoffs have taken up more and more space within the catalogs...

Artist Block: Cara Hsu

Artist Block: Cara Hsu

Cara Hsu January 20, 2023

Name of Piece: “T-Rex, a Human’s Eye” Artist: Cara Hsu “This is the latest in my “dinosaur” series inspired by James Gurney, who might be the best artist I’ve ever seen. He wrote and...

CHS students and teachers express their opinions on cliché and formulaic plots that appear in many Christmas movies.
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Christmas cliches take over holiday-themed movies

Phineaus Whedon and Fiona Griffin January 20, 2023

Lindsay Lohan garnered national attention and a base of dedicated fans with her breakout roles in films like “The Parent Trap,” “Mean Girls,” and “Freaky Friday.” When these fans learned that...

Art can intertwine itself with a movement, such as the black fist for
Black Lives Matter.
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Art and politics go hand in hand with inspiring protests

Kylie Aprilante and Kelly Matthews January 20, 2023

From simple sign designs to extravagant murals, activists use art to get people talking about social injustice. Protest art is more than just pretty paintings; it is crucial to incorporate influential...

More small businesses are now using various social media outlets in order to bring in customers.
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Small businesses take a new spotlight online

Ava Rubinstein and Madison Demaree January 20, 2023

In the age of modern media platforms, small businesses are thriving more now than ever. Social media apps, such as Instagram and TikTok, have provided new opportunities for owners to promote their products...

While 21 Savage and Drake are no strangers to
collaborating with each other, this is the first time the
two work together on an album.”21 Savage performing
in Austin, Texas (2016-06-16)” by RalphArvesen is
licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

Drake and 21 Savage team up for “Her Loss” album

Charlie Raynor January 20, 2023

Global megastars Drake and 21 Savage are no strangers to working together, as seen from their multitude of hit songs like “Jimmy Cooks,” “Mr. Right Now” and “Knife Talk.” However, the pair...

Controversy hangs around Taylor Swift’s upcoming “The Eras” tour as
many fans waited for hours to buy tickets on Ticketmaster’s website
and general ticket sales were canceled. “Taylor Swift” by Eva Rinaldi
Celebrity Photographer is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Concerts stir controversy with audience disrespect

Alex Batzar and Leigh Batzar January 20, 2023

With the pandemic dying down, music artists are finally able to hold concerts in large venues that can hold many new fans, some of whom are very disrespectful. Many people who are unable to get tickets...

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