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Twenty One Pilots kick off their new era with single “Overcompensate”

Lia Levy, Staff writer April 10, 2024

Since the conclusion of the Icy Tour in 2021, pop duo Twenty One Pilots have been silent with music content, their only release since then being an MTV live album, “MTV Unplugged (Live)” featuring...

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And the Oscar goes to…

Penelope Alevrontas, Associate Arts Editor March 26, 2024

The 96th annual Oscars have ended and there were many twists and turns throughout the night. Jimmy Kimmel was the host and led the show throughout the long evening. The Oscars is an event filled with celebrations,...

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NVD’s upcoming musical production: “Freaky Friday”

Lia Levy, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Every year, a notable NVD highlight to look out for is the school musical. This year, NVD is performing “Freaky Friday!” The musical, held in the school’s auditorium, is showing on Friday, March...

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History was made during the 96th Oscars nominations and more…

Penelope Alevrontas, Associate Arts Editor February 16, 2024

The 96th annual Oscars are coming up within the next month. This star-studded event will present awards for the films that took the world by storm. Every year, Hollywood’s nominated stars come together...

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“The Brothers Sun”: New Netflix Series Review

Michelle Yu, News/Co-Photo/Design Editor January 25, 2024

Netflix presents its most recent series set in the sunny settings of California with "The Brothers Sun," a compelling story that explores the chaotic lives and journeys of the Sun family.  This series,...

“Anyone but you” brings nostalgic rom-coms back

“Anyone but you” brings nostalgic rom-coms back

Maya Gueguen, Arts Editor January 25, 2024

If someone’s in the mood for a funny and heartwarming movie, “Anyone But You” is the movie for them. A rom-com about two desperate adults in their 20’s with no clue for their future, who get stuck...

The Sundance Film Festival opens 2024 with future award winning films

The Sundance Film Festival opens 2024 with future award winning films

Penelope Alevrontas, Associate Arts Editor January 25, 2024

Independent filmmakers gather in Park City, Utah, at The Sundance Film Festival once a year. The Sundance Film Festival acts as a showcase for new cinematic work from American and international filmmakers....

Calling all altos: alto range audition songs

Lia Levy, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

With auditions for NVD’s production of Freaky Friday less than a week away, the hunt for the perfect audition song is on!  For some, this could be a fairly easy find, but for those with the alto vocal...

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Feautured Artist: Jonah King

Dylan Steiner, PR/Photo Editor November 27, 2023

Jonah King is a senior and artist at NVD. For artists everywhere, Jonah King exemplifies creativity through his writing, clothing, paintings, and drawings, in an effortless way that others strive to emulate.  King...

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NVD’s “Puffs”: The Story of the Wizarding World’s Fantastic Wizards and Witches… At Least, Some of Them

Lia Levy, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

NVD’s upcoming production of Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic—showing from Nov. 16-18—is a comedic retelling of the famous journey of one Mr. Potter…...

Hollywood on strike coming to an end?

Hollywood on strike coming to an end?

Penelope Alevrontas, Associate Arts Editor November 8, 2023

Recently, the SAG-AFTRA Union has started negotiations. SAG-AFTRA is the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. July 14, 2023, was the start of the SAG strike. All SAG-affiliated...

Silver or Gold: Which looks best?

Silver or Gold: Which looks best?

Niki Feiner, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

A recent TikTok trend to determine if a person looks better with silver or gold jewelry is trending among social media users as they question their choice of everyday accessories. Two popular filters,...

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