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ISSUE 32/ THURSDAY, APRIL 29th, 2021 / DELIVERING HIGH SCHOOL NEWS…ONE PAGE AT A TIME
Students Celebrate Earth Day Volunteers Revamp PR’s Courtyard
ABBY LANE DESIGN EDITOR
Last Friday students in Mr. Dugger’s AP Environmental Science class volunteered their time throughout the day to
improve one of the courtyards at the high school. First period students worked until 7th period lunch and 10th period
students took over until the end of the day. The process took hours but with lots of helping hands it turned out gorgeous
in the end.
Students pulled weeds, power washed, hauled mulch, dirt, top soil, and planted flowers and plants. Students also dug
up dead bushes, put mulch down, and edged. Mr. Seybert helped stain the benches.
Although Earth Day was last Thursday, since it was a bit cold, students worked on Friday instead. Redoing the
courtyard was in celebration of Earth Day and a reminder to students to keep our earth clean.
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Students volunteer their time to improve the courtyard; finished product featured in the center.
MoMA and Other Famous
Art Museums
Why They Play A Major Role In
The Art World
ALLIE KISOW STAFF WRITER
One of the most prominent art museums in the world
lies in Midtown Manhattan, New York City which is
known as The Museum of Modern Art, or, MoMA. In the
late 1920’s, progressive patrons of the arts, Miss Lillie P.
Bliss, Mrs. Cornelius J. Sullivan, and Mrs. John D.
Rockefeller challenged the conservative ideals of
museums to allocate their work to modern art. The
museum intended to dedicate helping people understand
varied forms of visual expression.
Throughout the ten years leading up to 1939, the
museum moved locations three times and finally opened
its doors to where MoMA still resides in Manhattan
today. Alfred H. Barr, the founding director of the
museum, submitted an innovative plan to expand its
departments resulting in architecture and design,
drawings and prints, film, media and performance,
painting and sculpture, and photography. Today, the
Museum of Modern Art has a collection of over 200,000
paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, and
owns two million film stills.
The museum holds work from the world most
renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso,
Keith Haring, and Dorothea Lange. And while MoMA of
course carries other famous works of art, they also hold
promotional events for “underground” artists to exhibit
their work to gain publicity.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is yet another
wonderful museum in New York City. The Met is most
well-known for the Met Ball which is a fundraising gala
for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s
Costume Institute. The event is usually held every year,
but since the pandemic hit, there has not been a Met Gala
since 2019. Other than its world famous event, the
museum holds some of the most notable art pieces like
Vincent Van Gogh’s Self Portrait with a Straw Hat.
Art
museums play
such a
prominent role
in ensuring the
appreciation of
other groups
and cultures.
Without them,
most famous
artists today
would not have
been as
successful as
they have
gained
notoriety from
curiosity within
the art world.
Design Editors:
Cameron Perkins
Abby Lane
Staff Writers:
Maggie Allwein
Logan Blackwell
Zoe Blackwell
Emily Brough
Hayden Conley
Lucas Cordoba
Sophia DeJesus
Dominic Desjardins
Megan Donnelly
Teo Fazio
Emma Krizmanich
Abby Lane
Amanda Malobicky
Abby Moreland
Cameron Perkins
Grace Rich
Emma VanMeter
Christian Wolf
Teacher:
Mrs. Harshman
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FEATURES page 2
The Genius of
“1917”
The Art of
Filmmaking and One
of Its Crowning
Achievements HAYDEN CONLEY
STAFF WRITER “1917” is one of the most
successful and stunning movies to be
released in the last five
years. This movie is easily the
best to come from director Sam
Mendes and the rest of his
production team. One of the
most remarkable aspects of this
film is how it appears to be
filmed in all of one shot. You
may not immediately think of
filmmaking as an art form, but
after seeing this movie, your
mind might be changed. The
way that this movie presents
itself makes you feel so many
emotions in the span of a
fantastic two hour film.
This film’s most astonishing
aspect is the way it creates a
sense of one singular take. This
was a genius idea from Mendes,
as it allows us to go along on
this journey of trudging through
Europe attempting to reach
another group of troops. There
are some fantastic aspects of the
film that I cannot cover due to
spoilers, but you just must see
the movie for yourself. This is
a war movie, so people are
bound to die, and we know
that. However, because we have
gotten to know them as people and
not just soldiers, so when they do
inevitably die, Mendes is able to stir
up emotion. This aspect of the film
is astounding, and it is something
that you must see for yourself.
Some concerns may come to
mind when thinking of a film that is
made this way. One of the main
concerns I had going into the film
was the pacing. I had known before
I saw the movie in theaters that it
was edited to be shot in one shot. I
tend to really enjoy war films, so I
went into this expecting a lot of
action and exciting fight
scenes. This movie did not exactly
meet that expectation, but what it did
not have in action, it did have in
tension. There are some points in the
movie when there is a scene that just
seems random. After you first
witness something like this, it carries
for the rest of the movie. You never
know when something is going to
happen, and that keeps you on the
edge of your seat for the entire
movie. If the film were not shot in
“one take” it would not have the
same sense of excitement because
every time you jump from place to
place, the action would be
continuous. I think Variety
Magazine put it perfectly
when they said the movie
was, “A two hour tightrope
walk.” The way Mendes
keeps you pulled in is truly
astonishing, and there is no
denying that.
Throughout this entire
movie, Mendes shows how
film can be a real art
form. The mesh between
the setting, the characters,
and the creative genius of
Mendes make for a
fantastic film to
watch. Every time I watch
this movie, I get chills
from how good it is. This
movie brought to my
attention how much work
and creativity goes into
making just one film, and
when it works, it really,
really works. (This movie is
rated R for violence, some
disturbing images, and
language).
FEATURES page 3
How Music Has
Affected Me
A Reflection on My 10
Years in Musicals MAGGIE ALLWEIN STAFF WRITER
I do not think I would be the person I
am today if it were not for musical
theater. As dramatic as that sounds, it is
true. I went from a shy little 3rd grader
to someone who is more than confident
in their abilities to speak and present
themselves.
I grew up on stage, really. Starting
when I was 7 years old, I would go to
Act One theater school every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday and do what I
loved: singing and acting. As much as
you would think that it was just an after
school activity, it was more than that. I learned how to
audition, act as another character, and do a couple jazz
squares. But on top of that, I learned how to be the best
version of myself, which started with kindness.
Being a part of a cast is almost like being a part of a
sports team. When we are on stage, we must trust each
other to make sure that everything is going on track. My
castmates from Act One saw me in my most vulnerable
states. To be another character does not mean you throw
away every personality trait that you have. Instead, you
add onto yourself, and see how you fit into that character.
Musical theater has allowed me to step out of my
comfort zone into the shoes of others. Prior to being a
part of theater, I barely knew who I was. But as soon as I
allowed myself to open my mind to other characters, my
personality was shaped.
There are different characters that I have portrayed that
have stuck with me and formed who I am now. I have the
confidence of Peter Pan, the adventurous spirit of Simba
from the Lion King, the determination of Joseph and his
amazing technicolor dream coat, and now, the caring and
sensitivity of Gabriella from High School Musical.
So not only has the vocal training, the dance lessons,
the acting coaching led me to where I am now, but every
show that I have been a part of has affected me in some
way, shape, or form. And for that, I will forever be
grateful for what music has done for me.
OPINION page 4
Blast from the Past: a picture of one of the musicals I’ve been in.
Photo provided by Maggie Allwein.
Art Therapy
GRACE RICH STAFF WRITER
There are so many different forms of art in this modern world. My personal favorite...music. The whole process of music is
art in itself. Thinking of a song, writing random thoughts down on paper, jotting ideas down, then finally catching a melody.
From here on you start to really put down tempos, and bring together lyrics.
It's beautiful because the song is so personal, sometimes the audience may never know what your thought process was with
the song and how much it meant to you. What’s cool about music is that we can all interpret it in our own ways. We can relate
to songs and use our personal experiences to connect with it. Then, that song becomes comforting to you because you can really
relate to it. This is now a form of therapy.
Songs can truly take a person somewhere that no human could take you. It can make you feel such strong emotions and can
bring out such a fun and beautiful side of someone. Songs can take you to a happy place, or allow you to cry and let things out.
Music is the purest form of art, it allows us to connect with our emotions, and find comfort in those 3-4 minutes, or you could
keep it on repeat...like I do.
An Ode to My Idols ZOE BLACKWELL
STAFF WRITER 1. Prince
An amazing singer,
performer, and musician,
Prince had some of the
top RnB and Rock hits of
our time. Purple Rain,
Little Red Corvette, and
1999 are just some of his
most popular songs. He
was an absolute icon. He
inspired the sound of
many of today’s pop artists with his funky guitar riffs and raw
emotional vocals that rocked the hearts of fans worldwide.
2. Amy Winehouse
Much can be said about Amy Winehouse, and most of the press
and tabloids focus on her mistakes and events leading to her
tragic end. But behind the media’s portrayal, was her rugged
charm, brash sense of humor and emotional lyrics. Her heart
can be found in the jazzy vocals of her songs that told her story
from her own words.
She earned her place
as one of the world’s
greatest RnB/Soul
artists since the time
of her debut album
“Frank.”
3. Freddie
Mercury
Not many singers
embodied the fearless
creativity and attitude of
Queen’s lead singer Freddie
Mercury. He combined an
outrageously colorful stage
persona, an astounding mock-
operatic sound with guitar
solos and layered vocals, and a
great talent for writing
complicated and catchy songs.
There was no performer that
could connect and interact
with the crowd quite like he
could.
An Ode to My Art History Class:
Why it’s My Favorite Subject This Year
EMMA KRIZMANICH STAFF WRITER
I am not exceptionally good at “art.” I have never been good at drawing or painting and I have never practiced art outside
of school. However, some of my favorite subjects during my high school career have been art classes. Art allows me to be
creative in a way that I am not in most other parts of my life. Even though my work never comes out to be a masterpiece, I am
always proud of what I create.
Throughout my high school years, I have taken Metalcraft, Painting, Introduction to Art, and this year, AP Art History.
However, I never expected to take AP Art History and actually like it, for I did not mind history and I liked art, but only when
I was the one making it. Yet, it has been one of the most entertaining and enlightening classes I have taken this year.
The class requires students to review the 250 pieces of art in preparation for the AP test and write concept maps for them
along with an essay. That may seem like a lot of work, but the research that goes into our concept maps are entertaining. I
have felt more connected to and inspired by the art world by taking this class. AP Art History allows me to take time out of
my day to look at famous pieces of art and learn the stories behind them. Each art piece has a unique history and reason why it
was placed on the AP list. Some of my favorite pieces of art this year was not because I liked the artwork itself, but because I
loved the story behind why the artist painted it, whether it was in protest or changing the art movements going on during that
time. Mr. Thearle also does a good job of giving us enough time to do our work while also teaching and preparing us for the
AP exam. Art History combines my love for writing and getting good grades while also entertaining me the same way being
creative by making my own art does.
OPINION page 5 Rampage Writers Get Grateful. What are you grateful for, PR?
Body Image & Fashion How Advertisements Change the Fashion Industry
ABBY MORELAND STAFF WRITER Fashion is best advertised through
pictures and media. The fashion industry
is always changing and adapting to the
world around us. Over the years, topics
such as body image have been a challenge
brands have had to overcome. Representation within fashion
companies is best brought to the public
eye by pictures of models. When we shop
online, the first thing we see is the picture
of the item on a model. This gives us an
immediate reaction as to what type of
clothing it is. Seeing it on someone
skinny rather than someone of a bigger
size, may shift your thinking of what it
means to be showing these clothes on
people that are comfortable in their own
skin. Recently, the brand Aerie, which is a
sub-brand of American Eagle, has used
body image to positively influence
society. Over the past year, social media
platforms as well as online stores have
been affecting our views one way or
another. Aerie has shown their desire to
make a name for themselves. Including
models that are comfortable in their own
skin makes the shopper want to buy from
there. This has been a positive step for
Aerie as they have moved forward in the
role of showing women that are
comfortable with their flaws. In the past, companies have used
skinny models that everyone typically
pictures when they hear the word model.
They portray a perfect look and size.
What the customers don’t realize is that
they photoshop
and alter every
picture to make it
look like that
person is perfect.
But in reality we
all know that
perfection is not
real. We all have
imperfections,
but that is what
makes us; us. Diversity in
fashion is what
we need. Our
world is evolving
into this new era
of self
expression, and
along with that, so is fashion. Everything
we wear portrays how we feel about
ourselves and what we think of ourselves.
Being able to wear clothes we feel
comfortable in, rather than being seen as
a shirt that is only portrayed on a skinny
model, helps us to connect as a society
and feel good about ourselves and others.
Expressing Yourself Through Fashion Embracing your Own Unique Style
AMANDA MALOBICKY STAFF WRITER
A lot of people express themselves by
what they wear. Many people have
different styles of clothing. People
usually decide on their clothing based on
what they like and what their interests are.
You can really tell a persons’ interests by
what they wear. People do use fashion as
a form of self-expression. Humans feel an
urge to be unique, show their character
and give a good first impression, which is
always given by appearance. Expressing
personality through fashion requires
having a style.
The first step in finding our own style
is to overcome the fear of being judged.
While at times this is easier said than
done, it is possible and anyone can do it.
A lot of people don’t feel comfortable in
their own clothing due to the fear of being
judged. Once you get over that fear and
feel more comfortable in your own skin,
you’ll be so much more confident.
Fashion has been one of many ways
that I like to express myself. I love to go
shopping for new clothes. I have many
different styles of clothing as well. On
lazy days where I’m not doing anything I
like to stay home in my sweats. On nights
out with my family or friends I like to get
dressed up. I have always been the type of
person who loves to get all dressed up for
a night out. Without fashion, life would
be boring and people would not be able to
express themselves through their
wardrobe.
FASHION FEATURE page 6
American Eagle and Aerie encourage body positivity.
Amanda Gorman: American Poet
Wordsmith. Change-maker. ABBY LANE STAFF REPORTER
Amanda Gorman is the youngest
inaugural poet in U.S. history, as well as
an award-winning writer and cum laude
graduate of Harvard University, where
she studied Sociology. She has also
written for The New York Times and
authored three books.
Gorman was born and raised in Los
Angeles and began writing at only a few
years old. Her words have won her
invitations to the White House and to
perform for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Al
Gore, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Malala
Yousafzai, along with many others.
Recently she performed an original poem
during President Joe Biden’s
inauguration. Her words went viral. With
the induration exposure, Gorman’s name
recognition catapulted. Most recently
Gorman was selected for the prestigious
honor of being featured on the
cover of Vogue.
Vogue is considered one of
the utmost authorities on fashion.
Famous photographer Annie
Leibovitz photographed Amanda
Gorman in native Africa attire as
well as other beautiful fashion
pieces.
Gorman’s poems focus on
issues of oppression, feminism,
race, and marginalization, as well
as the African diaspora. She was
also the first person to be named
National Youth Poet Laureate.
According to Vogue Magazine,
Gorman loves the arts and uses
poetry to help find her voice so
she can make a difference in her
community.
The Rise of The NBA In Fashion
How Did Jerseys Become so Popular all of a Sudden? HAYDEN CONLEY STAFF WRITER
I don’t know if anyone else has noticed,
but I have been seeing so many NBA jerseys
over the past few years. I feel like I am
seeing a new player or a new team’s jersey
every day. How did they get so
popular? That’s what I’m going to try and
figure out today. NBA jerseys have really become
mainstream in the past decade or so. As
extremely popular players continue to
become more popular and stars young and
old continue to push the
popularity of the game. The
NBA in the past decade has
really ramped up their
marketing from the time of
Michael Jordan. With the
increase in popularity of
Basketball around the world,
Jerseys are becoming popular
internationally. China in
particular has shown an
increased interest in the NBA
over the past few years, which
furthers the international
market.
Another reason NBA jerseys have
become so popular is because of their
accessibility. If you want an inexpensive but
lower quality replica jersey you can visit
websites such as heelgo.us, Ebay or
DHgate. If you are willing to pay more for a
higher quality jersey you can visit the official
NBA apparel website or other websites such
as Fanatics. All of these websites are very
easy to use and the higher quality jersey sites
often have discount codes. You can find all
kinds of players from Bill Russel to Steph
Curry and everyone in between. There is so
much variety in the NBA that there should be
a player or a jersey for everyone. I absolutely love this new trend. I love
basketball and I love the jerseys that they
wear so it is great to see the NBA expand this
way. I hope this continues and I hope that
more people can see the value of these
jerseys in fashion.
FASHION FEATURE page 7
Amanda Gorman’s Vogue cover.
NBA Jersey Collection
Basketball Stars’ Fashion Players Stay Fashionable LUCAS CORDOBA STAFF WRITER
Fashion is defined as a popular trend,
such as clothing or behavior. However,
nowadays fashion relates more to
appearance, and while everyone has their
own style, some styles are more
noticeable than others.
While some athletes don’t care much
about fashion, some are obsessed with it.
For example, Brooklyn Nets guard James
Harden has a reputation for having some
fashionable, and sometimes weird,
outfits. He attracts a lot of media attention
through his outfits, apart from also being
a dominant player in the NBA. In fact, his
former teammate, Russell Westbrook,
also ropes in media attention through his
fashion styles. Although they both have
some questionable outfits, there is no
doubt that on the court, they both hold
remarkable records and have earned their
stripes as some of the game’s greatest.
Some players may not always care
about fashion, but for special occasions,
they pull through. One of these examples
is Halloween. Stephen Curry, arguably
the greatest shooter of all time, is known
for his antics off the court, and being a
“class clown”, and you would expect
nothing less out of Steph. On Halloween,
he pulled into the arena on a tricycle and
a jigsaw costume. However, he was not
the only one to dress up for the
occasion. J.J. Redick, a lights out shooter
who has been a role player throughout his
career, walked into the arena wearing a
Lego costume. It’s nice to see these
players having fun playing the game they
love.
Some players focus on the game,
others focus on the business aspects of
their lives, and some just maintain their
focus on their outfits and fashion style.
Fashion is a big part of society nowadays,
and these basketball players resemble
that.
Do’s and Don’ts Of Gym Apparel
What to Wear While Working Out and Accessories you Should Have TEO FAZIO STAFF WRITER
As a constant gym goer, I have noticed
that some people in the gym are wearing
the wrong apparel for exercise. So I am
going to help you all out by telling you the
do’s and don’ts of gym apparel.
First the do's are to wear basic gym
apparel which is shorts and a t-shirt or a
stringer (tank-top). You can wear
sweatpants and sweatshirts too, those are
completely fine. Some brands that I like
the best are Nike, Adidas, Underarmour,
Gymshark and Rawgear. They all have
websites and can help you get decked out
in gym apparel. Also, you do need the
right shoes when you're working out.
Those same brands have shoes that you
can use and get but the ones I recommend
the most at least for weight-lifting is the
Nike Metcon. It has a flat bottom, so you
are stable when you squat or deadlift. If
you are just running I would then get the
Adidas Ultra Boost or a Brooks running
shoe. Furthermore, some accessories you
should bring to the gym if they don’t
already have it there is chalk. You can
buy liquid chalk online (Amazon) and it
is a very good investment since it helps
your grip strength a lot since your hand
won't be wet and sweaty with it on.
Secondly are the don'ts. You definitely
don't want to go to the gym wearing Jorts
(Jean Shorts) or any constricting pants
like jeans. It restricts your movement and
is very uncomfortable to workout. Also
do not show up to the gym wearing any
type of dress shoe. Wearing anything
other than gym apparel while working out
will most likely lead to you getting
injured in some sort of way. Also, I would
not wear jewelry while you are working
out because it can possibly break or get
caught on something. I know this from
experience because while benching my
necklace broke.
I hope this article gives all of you gym
goers good advice on what to and not to
wear to the gym. To sum it all up basically
wear athletic apparel with the right shoes
to go with what you are training for. I also
highly recommend leaving your jewelry
at home.
FASHION FEATURE page 8
James Harden.
Suit Evolution: Men’s Fashion Changes Over the Years DOMINIC DESJARDINS STAFF WRITER
Men’s fashion has evolved over the
years and has expanded to wide varieties
of different looks. However, the
traditional work outfit hasn’t changed
much. Over the last hundred years, the
suit has become slimmer and unique
colors are used here and there.
1920’s: These suits typically had a
wide pant width as well as a longer
length. The suit itself consisted of three
pieces, pants, jacket, and vest. The shoes
had a black toe cap with the majority of
the shoe white. Bow ties were more
common than today but regular ties were
also worn.
1940’s: The pants stayed the same
with solid shoes becoming more popular.
The three piece was still “in;” however,
the bowties started to fade away. The
jacket itself changed with almost
everything. The collar was wider, pointed
out towards the shoulders, and baggier
with double buttons. Fedoras were also
common.
1960’s: Three-piece suits were still
common however, varieties of different
styles started to come out. Jackets got
slimmer and smaller and pants weren’t as
long. The style is similar to modern day
suits with lots of similarities. The only
difference was that pants come up higher
on the torso with a cuff at the bottom.
1980: Lots of similarities from both
the 60’s and 40’s. The slimmer pants with
the cuff remained the same but the
baggier jacket was making a comeback.
Double buttons were back but not as
many. Bow Ties were almost extinct, and
ties were thick.
2000’s: The modern-day suit has
arrived with tight jackets and pants. Pants
barely reach the shoe with a subtle break.
Bowties are more common and double
buttons are making a comeback. Three
pieces are slightly more common but
typically worn for special occasions.
Fashion Trends Throughout the Ages Clothes and Outfits that were Popular in Recent years
SOPHIA DE JESUS STAFF WRITER
On social media, there are numerous
trends that take the world by storm and
inspire others to try them out. Every year,
there are newer and more bold clothes
that the people of the world take interest
in. With new styles and unique touches
that help every generation be creative, the
trends of fashion get better and better
every single year. Fashion is the art of
expression through the clothes we all
wear every single day, so below are a
couple of examples of trends that were
most popular very recently.
The famous bucket hat made its debut
in 2019 with so many colors to wear.
Something that used to be worn by
fishermen in the 1900s has now become a
huge fashion trend that still goes on today.
It's safe to say that it's not only fun to
wear, but also efficient in guarding your
face from the sun.
The pandemic had spread like
wildfire and as a result, new creative
and revolutionary ideas came out to
ease people's boredom. Lots of different
kinds of metallic clothing came into
style during fall 2020 and still continues
to thrive today. Whether it be a dress,
skirt, jacket, or pants, anything
Metallica was all the rage.
With Covid still ongoing across the
entire nation, new creative and D.I.Y.
masks started taking the media by
storm. Multiple new colors, designs,
and shapes, masks have now become
something expressive in the fashion
industry. Wearing a mask used to be a
major burden and many people hate it
immensely but staying safe and creating a
cute mask is a great way to do something
in your spare time and look good in
public.
Fashion
trends from the
past years have
been all unique
and unmatched.
Every year, no
matter the
problem or
situation the
world is in, the
people of the
world always
find a way to
spread
fashion
throughout Earth. Trends come and go
but being yourself and experimenting
with different styles can help you be more
expressive and can always inspire you in
your everyday life.
FASHION FEATURE page 9
Vintage suits from Pinterest.
Bucket hat from Puma.
Current Fashion Trends
So, What’s New in the Fashion World?
MAGGIE ALLWEIN STAFF WRITER
With each new year we see fashion
trends come and go. For the past few
years, most fashion clothes have
resembled the styles of the 80’s and 90’s-
more of a grunge look you could say. As
we are all coming out of the dark year of
2020, colorful and vibrant patterns are
becoming popular again, just how they
were in the 70’s.
In the fall, oversized blazers became
the star of the show which brings us back
to more of an 80’s style. A more of a
classy look can turn into a fashion
statement, just by being oversized. The
whole outfit doesn’t have to be fancy with
this. Pair it with some jeans and dad
sneakers, and you’re on your way.
The skinny jeans have said goodbye
and now we are moving on to high
waisted and flare jeans- specifically these
ones from Zara. These particular jeans
have become extremely
popular in the past month,
making their way to girls and
women’s closets for their
spring wardrobe. These
almost resemble the gogo
pants of the 70’s, with a fit
and snug waist and the subtle
flare bottoms. As Vogue said
in a spring 2021 fashion
article, “It’s past time to
break the cycle of dependence on
sweatpants and leggings, and the spring
2021 collections certainly offer plenty of
alternatives.”
While we used to see plain and basic
colored shirts on girls and women, these
shirts are far from quiet. On top of this,
mixing flashy patterns is now a problem
of the past! On the contrary- it's
encouraged!
Then there are always the basics which
includes pastels. Bright pastels to be
exact. Sage green is becoming the color
that a lot of young influencers are
standing by along with a lavender.
Whether you are trying to find a new
wardrobe for spring and summer, or just
up your style game, this sure is the year to
do it.
Fashion Events of 2021 Mark Your Calendars With Upcoming Fashion Events
MEGAN DONNELLY STAFF WRITER If you are someone who follows fashion trends, you
were probably disappointed by all the cancellations of
fashion shows and events in 2020. The cancelling of
events has even carried on into the early months of
2021 as we have not fully opened back up and dropped
all restrictions. Though we are not 100% in the clear
yet, the promise of the vaccine provides hope for future
fashion events of 2021 being carried out. Here is a look
at the fashion events you can look forward to
throughout the end of October. The current month of April is one of the few
months in the year that doesn’t have any significant
fashion events. However, if you look ahead to the
month of May, you will find fashion events begin to
pick up again. The first event is the 2021 Met Gala which takes place on May 3rd. The Met Gala formally called the Costume
Institute Gala and also known as the Met Ball is an annual
fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. This year, the theme is
still unknown, but 2020’s chosen theme was “About Time: Fashion and Duration”.
CFDA Fashion Awards May 31 The CFDA Fashion Awards honors excellence in fashion design. It’s like “the Oscars of fashion”.
Nominations are submitted by the Fashion Guild, a group of over 1,500 CFDA members, fashion editors, retailers, and stylists.
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Fashion in Motion from Vogue.
Senior Spotlight: Happy-Go-Lucky Harrison ZOE BLACKWELL STAFF WRITER
When I think of a person who’s
laid-back, funny, and kind, a certain
guy comes to mind!
Harrison Hayes is one of our
seniors here at PR, and you may also
know him as the chill, offensive
lineman from the football team. But
when he’s not at football, you may
catch him showing off his pickup
basketball skills to his friends or just
hanging out and relaxing with his
family on the weekends.
To the freshmen at PR right now,
are you maybe a bit stressed or
overwhelmed with school? Or
perhaps you’re unsure about
prioritizing your workload or free
time? Guess what? Why not do both!
Here’s some advice Harrison has to
share with you as a senior: “Do your
homework and try to have fun in high
school, and you’ll be fine.”
As a senior and football player,
Harrison is usually pretty busy during
the week and on weekends too, but
when he has some free time (and a
little cash) he’ll shop around at the
mall, or maybe binge a season of The
Office, or maybe rewatch one of the
old Star Wars movies.
I haven’t known him for that long
but I do know that he loves his family,
friends, team, and his red and blue
Nike low tops that are also rocked by
Steve Harrington from Stranger
Things.
Senior Harrison Hayes.
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PR LOCAL
STUDENT GOVERNMENT: The junior class is collecting
packages of diapers and baby wipes for the Western PA
Diaper Bank. The collection is running until Friday, May 7th.
There is a donation box located in the lobby that says diaper
drop-off. If anyone has questions they can email Mary Fannie
at her PR-Rams e-mail address. ( [email protected])
My Thoughts on the Ways Art Shapes our World SOPHIA DE JESUS STAFF WRITER
Living in the world today, you
cannot go anywhere without
experiencing some form of expressive
artistry. Art is truly magnificent in how
unique and creative every piece is
made, and it’s with this universal and
amazing concept that allows humans all
around the world to enjoy art’s entirety.
It can change opinions and even alter
perspective through instilling the values
of loving or hating a particular thing.
Art can also translate other people’s
stories and it connects people to one
another. It can be interpreted into
communication or expression by using
simple or complex images to talk to
people of different cultures and times.
Artists themselves are considered a
vehicle for expressing universal
emotion. They focus on connecting
with people’s feelings by adding their
personal touch or opinion.
Art requires the viewer to look at the
deeper meaning of its design. Some
pieces are distinctly clear in what they
are trying to convey, while others are
meant to be looked at in a deeper and
more thorough observation.
By bringing out the beauty and pain
of events that are undergone in the
world around us, artists can illuminate a
solution or how impactful that specific
event is. They almost work as educators
by teaching the world about new ideas
or by spotlighting lies and truths. These
simple ideas that are painted or drawn
on top of any canvas can lead to small
or big changes in attitudes within our
society. It’s up to the artist and their
work to express the message, and that
message can influence future
generations to come.
Every work of art embodies ideas or
history by the time period in which it
was created. The Starry Night created
by Vincent van Gogh, made in 1889
within the Post-Impressionism period,
is perhaps one of the most notable and
influential paintings ever made. The art
itself is absolutely stunning visually,
but an even deeper meaning symbolizes
the artist’s intention of linking the tree
to death and sadness. The tone of the
entire painting is meant to be glum and
deep, and the artist created the piece in
order to convey his personal feelings by
using specific colors to get them
across.
By artists educating everyone in
different nations, pieces of art bringing
out deeper messages in the world, and
through the preservation of history
through detailed or simplistic work, art
is something that shapes society. Art
itself isn’t merely paintings or
drawings, but also statues, music, and
so much more creative expression that
we see every day.
Without art, the world would be
divided and no one would understand
each other. But while art thrives and
exists, the world will always be
influenced by its beauty.
Cited: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79802
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PR LOCAL:
SENIOR SURVEY: Attention Seniors, every spring, PRHS asks
seniors to complete the PRHS Senior Survey. The purpose of
the survey is to better understand students' plans after high
school, impact of course selection on career choice, report
state matriculation results to the State of Pennsylvania, and
gather information for the Class of 2021 Map. Please
complete your survey by May 16th! If you need help, contact
Mrs. Whalen in the School Counseling Office.
Hope in a Time of Darkness The Ways Hard Times Can Actually Bring out the Best in Us
DOMINIC DESJARDINS STAFF WRITER
A fresh start.
That’s what many of us thought
we would get when 2020 came
around. Believe it or not, some
were excited for 2020. Then, the
world was hit with a reality check
that some many haven’t
experienced in a lifetime.
However, even when the dark is
engulfing us from all around, light
always finds a way to emerge. In
this case, art brought the light and
beauty back to the world and gave
people hope in times of hardship
and struggle.
Starting on the West Coast: Los
Angeles, California. Nurses and
medical staff are heroes and are
getting the recognition they
deserve by local artists. There are
many pieces of art that symbolize
many different things but the
“War Time” mural definitely hits
hard to many that pass by it. Based
on the conditions we have been
living in for a year now, it’s
starting to wear on many people
both mentally and physically. The
“War Time” art brings grit and
determination to the people of Los
Angeles while rewarding medical
staff with recognition and
appreciation.
Down to the Southern Midwest
in Austin, Texas: this city helped
create a sense of community and
continues to remind people to
check in on each other. Using the
comic strip theme, this work brings
humor with the dialogue but
remains a sense of seriousness and
reality with the masks over their
noses. The southern stereotype of country farms and ranch land also plays a role with the two settings that are portrayed, with the
gentleman calling from his farm and the woman calling from an urban, city setting. This shows the sense of community in Texas,
and again, brings hope to these people and keeps them connected in some small way.
Art has and continues to bring this country and its people together. Though the world has been consumed by a dark, thick cloud
that brings uncertainty and darkness, with every mural that is created, that darkness lets in the light and the unknown becomes
clear.
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The Ways Art has Changed KOEN SARVER STAFF WRITER
Art has changed so much over the years. Art goes from
drawing animals in a cave with a stick to paintings of humans
and objects. I used to think that art was just a waste of time, that
it had no point or meaning to anyone but my opinion has
changed. Now I have a whole different perspective on art. All
art has meaning and a story behind it; however, it may not be
easy to figure all of that out the first time you look at a painting
or drawing.
In the prehistoric times from ~40,000-4,000 BC, or also
known as the Old Stone Age, humans used natural pigment and
stone carvings to create representations of objects and
animals. One of the most famous pieces of art from that time is
of the Paleolithic cave paintings found in the complex caves of
Lascaux in France. Though discovered in 1940, they’re
estimated to be up to 20,000 years old and depict large animals
and vegetation from the area. The painting shows animals that
we have never seen before because they are now extinct.
Let's move forward in time to the year 1500 during the
Renaissance Period. This is the time where some of the most
popular paintings were made. Renaissance art is a style of
painting, sculpture, and decorative art characterized by a focus
on nature and individualism, the thought of man as independent
and self-reliant. During the time period 1490 to 1527 this is
where some of the most influential artists made a name for
themselves, for example, da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael,
each of whom brought creative power and spearheaded ideals of
emotional expression. Artwork throughout the Renaissance was
characterized by realism, attention to detail, and precise study of
human anatomy. Artists used linear perspective and created
depth through intense lighting and shading.
Going into the present time (1970-Present day) this day and
age is called the Contemporary Art Period. This is the period of
all the different types of art mixed together to make something
even better. Some kinds of art now are feminist art, street art,
and digital art. Feminist art is the movement to transform
stereotypes and break the model of a male-dominated art
history. Street art is graffiti-like art on surfaces in public places
like sidewalks, buildings, and overpasses. Lastly, digital art
allowed artists to use the infusion of art and technology to create
with mediums like computers, audio and visual software, sound,
and pixels.
Though art has changed throughout the years, every piece of
art has a story behind it.
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PR LOCAL:
SPANISH CLUB:
Attention Spanish Club
members! The virtual
flamenco lesson will
take place on May 3rd
from 4 to 5PM. Please
RSVP for this event! We
hope you can all make
it! Spanish Club Officer
Elections will be held
at our meeting on
Monday, May 24th from
4 to 5PM. Please write
an email of interest to
Senora Hough
by May 1st.