It’s time to ‘Let it Go’:Frozen II disproves popular Disney fan theory
December 13, 2019
The Disney Theory After the release of Frozen in 2013, Disney superfans formed an intricate theory, called the Disney Theory, to explain how many Disney movies, like Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan and Beauty and the Beast, are connected. Students like sophomore Katie Wright enjoy the theory because...
The Joker: The Mental Health Aspect
Alexis Huang, Focus Editor
December 11, 2019
The Joker has been causing major controversy in terms of the way it portrays mental health. The story focuses on Arthur Fleck who struggles with being accepted by society. The beginning of the movie highlights his unhappiness and all the events that lead up to him turning into a villain. Movies, comics...
A Frozen II Review
DENIZ BÖLÖNI-TURGUT, Lifestyles Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
Six years after its prequel’s release, Frozen II hits theaters, hoping to become the next animated sensation. Despite some issues, it mostly succeeds. The movie begins with a flashback to Anna and Elsa’s childhood. Their parents tell them the story of the magical forest near Arendelle...
Review of Taylor Swift’s Album “Lover”
SIDNEY SEYBOLD, LIFESTYLES DEPARTMENT EDITOR
December 6, 2019
If you didn’t jam out to Taylor Swift’s “Our Song” on your mom’s iPod when you were younger, what were you doing in 2009? Swift has been a vital part of so many young womens’ lives, inspiring us in “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Shake it Off,” and her latest album Lover. Through...
Seussical: An Amazing Show That’s Truly Seuss
DAVID BRYSKIN
November 7, 2019
Everybody remembers reading Dr. Seuss. The iconic and memorable characters bring back our memories of naptime. Now, there is a musical full of those nostalgic Doctor Seuss characters and the colorful adventures they embark on. This is Seussical. Seussical is Trinity Prep’s Middle School Mu...
“Tall Girl”: A Fixer-Upper
KARTHIK STEAD, STAFF WRITER
November 1, 2019
“Tall Girl” is a Netflix original movie that was released on September 13. The main character of Jodi Kreyman (Ava Michelle), who previously was kicked off the popular TV series “Dance Moms” for, you guessed it, being too tall. While the plot itself may be abysmal, there were some diamo...
A Whole New World: From China to the US
November 1, 2019
Freshman Yifan Lu and sophomore Ziqi Zhang are joining the Trinity family as part of the New Oasis International Education program. The New Oasis program helps students from around the world attend private day schools in the U.S. This year, Trinity is hosting Lu and Zhang in addition to the ASSIST student. Y...
Debunking the Myth: Left vs. Right Brain
CAITLIN HAWLEY, LIFESTYLES
November 1, 2019
Levon Tabirian started his acting career when he starred as a bumble bee in his elementary school production at Park Maitland. Flashforward to senior year, Tabirian now has a published paper on astrophysics, and placed second worldwide in the International Science Fair. What has he done to continue hi...
“Tall Girl” Review: Pro and Con
AMANDA TOUSSAINT (PRO) AND KARTHIK STEAD (CON), STAFF WRITERS
October 18, 2019
Pro: The powerful message in the film Teen rom-com “Tall Girl,” directed by Nzingha Stewart, was released to Netflix on September 13. Jodi Kreyman (Ava Michelle) is a 16-year-old girl who is 6 ft 1 in and is bullied by everyone in her high school. Jodi’s two best friends (Anjelika Wash...
German Exchanges Bratwurst for Burgers
SIDNEY SEYBOLD, LIFESTYLES DEPARTMENT EDITOR
October 14, 2019
The Assist Program Try to sum up the U.S. in a few words. To the modern activist, it’s a work in progress, and to the nature enthusiast, it’s a hikers paradise. However, to sophomore Lea Kuehnel, the new German ASSIST student, the U.S. represents something big, something far more important than...