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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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How to take in Broadway’s best without breaking the bank

Amy Hao July 31, 2013

It’s no surprise that live theatre is expensive.  However, with Broadway at our disposal, it’s a shame not to take advantage of the shows in the city.  Here’s a few ways to score tickets at discounted...

“2 Guns” gets two thumbs up

Dimitri Theofanis July 31, 2013

At first glance 2 Guns doesn’t seem to offer much more than a mediocre, high-budget, high-octane film starring Hollywood big shots Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg with, you guessed it, two guns....

Cinderella brings the magic to Broadway

Amy Hao July 24, 2013
Glass slippers are so back. And the princess herself is bringing a whole new deal to the table. There are several key elements to a blockbuster Broadway hit (think along the lines of fan favorites such as The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked or The Lion King): a notable history, a stellar cast, a certain magical quality to the production, and a story line to appeal to the audiences. Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (now playing at the Broadway Theatre) encompasses it all.

Free summer films in Bryant park

Megan Parker July 21, 2013

As a perpetually penniless teenager, it can be hard to find fun, exciting things to do on the cheap. Luckily, Bryant Park and HBO have taken pity on those like myself and have teamed up to offer Monday...

R.I.P.D. is a bust

Sofia Milonas July 19, 2013

R.I.P.D., directed The plot of the movie is simple with a few entertaining but unsurprising twists. Character development seems to be tossed in between video game-like action scenes. The special effects...

Grown Ups 2 is a burpsnart of a film

Hailey Lam July 16, 2013

Surprisingly, the best part of Grown Ups 2, the sequel to the amazingly unoriginal Grown Ups, is Taylor Lautner, and it helps that he has a rock solid body. However, like its predecessor, Grown Ups 2 fails...

For tasty Japanese cuisine this summer, try Sake Bar Hagi

Sabrina Yu July 15, 2013

If you happen to be in the city and want to try out a new restaurant, Sake Bar Hagi is exceptionally good. Located in Rockefeller Center, Sake Bar Hagi is a restaurant located underground  that serves...

Pacific Rim packs some punch

Linda Wu July 11, 2013

Directed Plot-wise, the film is simple and straightforward: humanity is under attack by giant monsters, or Kaiju, rising from the ocean. Jaegers, giant robots piloted by two humans, are built to combat...

“Punk: Chaos to Couture”—A New Take on Art at the Metropolitan museum

Hallie Wolff July 10, 2013
There’s a certain point in the middle of August when we all grow bored with our mundane day to day routines of doing basically nothing. As much as an outing to a museum may seem too educational for a summer off, there is one particular fashion exhibit that is a persona lfavorite and perfect for those who have a hard time appreciating the work of Van Gogh and Monet on a hot summer day. For those who want a change from the paintings and sculptures usually found at the MET,” Punk: Chaos to Couture” is a fashion exhibit that showcases fantastic pieces of art in an alternate medium.

White House Down: the action-packed thriller comes just in time for July 4th

Christopher Artun July 3, 2013

In Roland Emmerich’s film, White House Down, the audience is given quite the thrill. Taking place in Washington D.C, a story of undercover activities and deception unfolds. The film bears a striking...

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