Sophie Sokolov
Bike Trails in Newton
Biking is completely benign for the environment and very beneficial to a person’s health. Unfortunately, Newton as a city is not yet a bike-friendly place. At Bike Newton, volunteers work towards a symbiotic relationship between cyclists and drivers. At this point only a handful of bike paths exist for commuters.
As the number of cars on [...]
The last race-bender
Set to come out in July the movie “The Last Airbender” boasts a set of Caucasian actors playing the Asian protagonists. In fact, the only lead played by an Asian actor (Dev Patel) is the villain, Zuko. Fans of the television show are outraged by the blatant whitewashing of their favorite Asian-influenced cartoon. Since the [...]
Sophie’s Soap-box
Recently, I have noticed a drop in the height of where young males are wearing their jeans, particularly those who subscribe to the “hipster” or “gangster” style. My aversion to this trend has always been unyielding but of late I have perceived the change from loose baggy slacks to pants which are practically leggings. This [...]
Setti Warren is the new mayor
Setti Warren is the first African-American mayor of Newton. He was elected on November 9, 2009, and began his term on Jan. 1. In an interview with the Daytime, Warren said he looks forward to “tackling financial challenges,” but he wants to maintain the high quality of living in Newton and keep resources available for [...]
Fame 2009 vs. Fame 1980
Which Fame is really the best? Is it the older 1980 version or the newer 2009 version? Is the 2009 version its own movie or is just the same as the 1980’s version with new actors and dance moves? What happened to the scenes that Fame fans know and love? They were cut out of [...]
Seventh Grade Girl makes the ‘B’ team for Football
Kaila Hatcher is breaking the mold by playing for the Day football team, a traditionally male dominated sport. The team is all male except for Hatcher, but this does not bother her. Football is the real “American” sport.
Hatcher enjoys the sport of football. She has been playing for around five years, but not on any [...]
Students need time to smell the roses
Quiet moments are the times that creativity blossoms. Times when it seems there’s nothing to do is when students discover their passions. Will “Johnny” figure out that he wants to cook while in his basketball game? Will “Annabel” discover her passion for bridge while at her dance recital? Probably not, but she might as she [...]
Regina Spektor concert
Regina Spektor wowed audiences on Tuesday the 22 of September. At 8PM, the Orpheum Theatre was filled with excitement. She proceeded to lead the predominantly female audience through her new CD “Far” while still playing old favorites for her first two albums.
The opening band Little Joy was, as Regina later said, a “great joy.” The [...]
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