The Artist’s Block: Julia Kusmenko
June 12, 2020
Name of piece: “Inner Rainbow” Artist: Julia Kusmenko This piece is interesting to me because it happened by accident. We were assigned to draw a self-portrait for Illustration and Design, and I planned on creating a colorful background for a printout of my face. So I used pencil and paper to t...
New Neflix docu-series “Trial by the Media” sheds light on media coverage in court cases
June 12, 2020
“[For] high profile cases there are two trials: outside the courthouse and inside.” Donald Watkins, the defense attorney for the former CEO of HealthSouth, Richard Scrushy, had perfectly encapsulated the significance of the media in many of today’s major court cases. “Trial by the Med...
Bands connect with fans during the pandemic
June 12, 2020
Stay-at-home orders all over the world have shut down concerts and museums for the foreseeable future. Musicians and artists have begun adapting to the challenge and have turned to the internet for help. Virtual concerts are being held on platforms such as Instagram, Twitch, Minecraft and Club ...
Drive-in movie theaters make a comeback in New Jersey because of social distancing
June 12, 2020
Due to social distancing guidelines, movie theaters all across New Jersey are closed. Despite the low number of drive-in theatres left, they may be the perfect answer to being able to enjoy films while still practicing social distancing. The first drive-in movie theater was opened in 1933 in Camden, N...
Banned books don’t stop teachers or students
June 12, 2020
“Lord of the Flies,” “Of Mice and Men” and “The Great Gatsby” are all important books in the CHS English curriculum, but another thing these titles have in common is that they are all on the American Library Association (ALA)’s banned books list. The violence, crude humor and even racial is...
Film industry faces new issues amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 12, 2020
If life was a movie, the scene of resolution would be on a storyboard — but the crisis that the film industry is facing will undeniably be challenging to overcome, as there are no definitive solutions. The global loss in box office revenue was about $7 billion by mid-March, and by the end of Ma...
Museums in Europe reopen with new rules and regulations
June 12, 2020
When Eli Gericke, one of the first visitors of the Berlinische Galerie museum in Berlin, Germany, stepped through their doors on the 11th of May, she felt restricted by the museum’s new rules and regulations. “You can’t relax when you look at the images, you can’t breathe,” Gericke sai...
College Board’s adjustments change AP Art students’ plans
June 12, 2020
Advanced Placement Studio Art, organized by the College Board and offered to CHS seniors, gives high school students the chance to experience a college-level course and, for students who pass the exam, the chance to earn college credits. Typically, the exam incorporates three courses of art education ...
Broadway shows deal with unexpected closures and compensating audiences
June 12, 2020
A common phrase associated with Broadway, “the show must go on,” is no longer relevant for all 41 of Broadway’s theatres that have shut down since March 12 due to the coronavirus. According to the official Broadway website, no shows are scheduled until Sept. 7 of this year. The shutdown h...
Artists connect with fans through virtual concerts
May 8, 2020
From John Legend to Keith Urban, artists have adapted to self-quarantine and found a new form of sharing live music: virtual performances. By using various social media platforms and websites, these celebrities are able to connect with fans in a way that follows social distancing guidelines. For...
Harley Quinn shines in “Birds of Prey” despite unsuccessful opening
May 8, 2020
“Being Joker’s girl gave me immunity. I could do whatever I wanted, to whoever I wanted, and no one ever dared to object.” While in her relationship, Harley Quinn could be reckless because everyone was afraid of the Joker. After their breakup and throughout “Birds of Prey,” she learns tha...
“The Invisible Man” seeks to portray abuse but masks the reality in science fiction
May 8, 2020
Universal Pictures has long been awaiting a film to revive an aged story and redefine a classic monster. With the release of “The Invisible Man” in February, the studio has accomplished this and much more. “The Invisible Man” was first known as “The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance,...