By Ryan G. ’23 Though we may never experience a battleground, these cinematic masterpieces make us feel as if we were there. Some filmmakers are able to tell great stories of the […]
WWII Movie Rankings
A Brief History of the Greatest Guitar Player of All Time
By Jacob D. ’25 It is undeniable that everyone has heard the name “Jimi Hendrix” at one point in their lives, whether it was listening to Purple Haze on the radio or […]
Is Stanford’s New Doerr School of Sustainability Altering the Climate Change Landscape?
Rohan D. ’25 Climate change is worsening every year, and we are not doing enough to stop this trend. If we do not counter the prevalent problem of climate change, our grandchildren […]
The New Age of Party Games
By Patrick R. ’23 Charades. Pictionary. Everybody has heard of these common party games, and almost everybody has played them at some point in their lives. They are easy to learn and […]
Doctor Strange 2: A Multiversal Mess
By Aryav D. ’23 Back in 2016, the Disney-owned Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) received its newest addition with Doctor Strange, a safe and relatively self-contained romp whose flashes of psychedelic visuals promised […]
A Brief History of Gotham’s Masked Vigilante
By Ethan L. ’25 “It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” Whether you think he’s an overrated “superpowerless” superhero or not, The Batman is and will […]
Zen and the Art of Teaching PET: A Tribute to Dr. Venuti
By Jack M. ’23 Walking down the stairs into the mansion basement, minding the “mind your head” sign on the way down, Crystal students are always thrilled to encounter Dr. Venuti, known […]
California’s Crown Jewel: Mikey Williams
Luke I. ’23 Basketball has taken over the global world of sports with transcendent superstars and authoritative presences in Asia and Africa. Basketball has long since passed slower games like baseball and […]
Welcome to Harry’s House: An Album Review
By Jasmyn M. ’23 Whether it was one of the tens of millions of devout fans that have been following him since he was sixteen on The X Factor, or it was […]
History Teacher, Mr. Holubar, Retiring after 41 Years
By Jack M. ’23 Mr. Holubar, history teacher at Crystal Springs Uplands School for the past 41 years, is retiring from teaching this June. The entire Crystal community will feel the loss […]
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