Category: Entertainment
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Evolution of Popular Dances: Whip, Nae-Nae, Dab
The “Do it Like Me” challenge, which repeats the line “Ooh ooh aah aah ay ay turn up Bet you can’t whip like me, can’t milly rock like me, can’t hit the quan like me” is a widely popular dance routine and is often performed in school hallways and even on the street. Dances like…
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Delving into Beyonce’s Controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show
The day before her controversial Super Bowl performance, Beyoncé released her first single after a two-year hiatus. “Formation,” with an accompanying music video set in New Orleans, represents a new sound for Beyoncé, and it is seen as an unapologetically black anthem that has an upbeat, hip-hop sound originating from Houston, her hometown. Speaking to…
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Gilmore Girls Revival
The coffee-drinking, quick-witted, dynamic mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore will be back and better than ever in the revival of Gilmore Girls. The show has confirmed its return as a revival with four episodes that will be coming to Netflix at an unconfirmed date. According to a press-release from Netflix, each episode will…
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Music Streaming: Should Artists Be Outraged About Listeners Not Paying for Songs?
“Is this song on Spotify?” is a common question amongst teenagers these days. Most high school students are constantly listening to music and often walk around with headphones in their ears. The concept of a CD has nearly disappeared, thanks to the new music streaming services that have recently become popular. First, iTunes was created…
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What’s With the New Sneakers?
If you’ve gone out recently, you’ve probably seen teenage girls wearing those Adidas sneakers. Sneaker fashion is trending now more than ever. Celebrities, such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Zendaya, Rihanna, and many others, wear them essentially everywhere, from the gym to a casual lunch with a friend and even fashion shows. Sneakers are no…
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Teacher Recommendations for Winter Break Entertainment
Winter break is always a good time to catch up on sleep, hang out with family, and relax, but for those students who enjoy having something to keep them busy, we have some teacher recommended entertainment for this holiday season. Mr. Woodard recommends Netflix’s in-house series, Daredevil. The show follows the blind vigilante Matt…
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Stone Ridge Reacts: Krampus
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How To Make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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Comparing Concert Venues Across the DMV
“Are you going to the concert tomorrow?” is a phrase often overheard in the Stone Ridge junior cloak room, suggesting many different concert venues of different size, shape and variety throughout the DMV. The Fillmore in Silver Spring and the 9:30 Club in D.C. are two popular venues that hold around 2,000 people and typically host…
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Inside the Life of a Famous Stone Ridge Girl, Dani Rey
Dani Rey, otherwise known as Danielle Reyes, is a former Stone Ridge student who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a singing career. Apart from her work on music, Rey spends three to four hours a day on college work through Penn State. This reporter FaceTimed Rey to catch up on her career in the…