A Critical Look at Ted Bundy in the Media
Katharine Breedlove '20, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Ted Bundy, the notorious American serial killer and rapist of at least thirty young women and girls, has been a hot topic of conversation since this past January, which marks the thirty-year anniversary of his execution by the state. The recent release of the documentary Conversations with a Killer: Th...
“A new command I give you; love one another” (John 13:34)
Sarah Stager '22, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
From chocolate to hearts to cheesy declarations of love, Valentine’s Day has gained a reputation for being a very “lovey-dovey” holiday. While it’s good to have a day to recognize and celebrate the significant other in one’s life, I believe that the renowned “Day of Love” has had its f...
Into the SpiderVerse
Nyiah Lance '22, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Miles Morales, 13, lives in New York where he attends a private boarding school during the week. On the weekends he stays with his mom, a nurse, and his dad, a police officer. Miles previously went to a public school where he got along with everyone and was very well liked. However, at his new school he i...
Celebrating the 61st Grammy Awards
Annie Snyder '21, Magazine Editor
March 8, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The 61st Grammy Awards were held on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles with Alicia Keys as host. Stepping out of their limos, stars wowed on the red carpet. Specifically, Cardi B proved to be quite an eyeful in her avant-garde clam inspired couture dress, a vintage Thierry Mugler. Lady Gaga also looked...
Jeff Goldblum’s Valentine Jazz Performance
Alyssa Fredette '20, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Pittsburgh native, Jeff Goldblum, is most commonly known for his acting roles in movies such as Jurassic Park and Thor: Ragnarok, but did you know he’s had a jazz band since the 90s? He even practices playing the piano every single day, and it shows. He described returning to Pittsburgh as a reuni...
The 2019 Oscars: A Historic Night
Kayva Weaver '20, News Editor
March 8, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was held on February 24, 2019. The night was a memorable one, with many groundbreaking wins and an unorthodox ceremony. One of the biggest controversies surrounding the 2019 Oscars was the absence of ...
Christmas: A Holiday Rooted in Tradition
Angelina Berkey '22 and Anna Niggemeyer '22
December 9, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, is approaching! Over the years, Christmas has become a holiday of giving and receiving presents, however, it is important that we remember the roots of this beloved holiday. Christmas is a Christian festival held on December 25 to celebrate the birth of Je...
A Quest For Oakland’s Best Hot Chocolate
Isabella Viator '22, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
With this crazy Pittsburgh weather and the Holiday season coming up, people are getting back into their winter routine. When you’re an Oakland Catholic student, walking around in the snow is inevitable, and sometimes all that sounds good is a festive cup of hot chocolate. Luckily, we are in the center o...
The Hate U Give
Nyiah Lance ‘22, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Starr Carter, a junior in high school, lives in the low income community of Garden Heights. She attends the predominantly white school, Williamson, leaving her to have “two lives.” There’s the “Williamson” Starr and a “Garden Heights” Starr. One weekend while attending a party with her...
Crimes of Grindelwald Review
Alyssa Fredette '20, Staff Writer
December 8, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
*Warning: Contains spoilers for previous Fantastic Beast movie* It’s time to dive back into the Wizarding World. Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald picks back up six months after Grindelwald was captured in New York. Newt Scamander is back in England, where he has been forbidden from internation...
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