by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Katherine Winton (’25) | March 31, 2023 The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood holds a significant place in literature as a feminist criticism. The widely acclaimed novel […]
by Kylie Chen (’24) | March 31, 2023 This year’s Oscars was a major night for Asian representation, with history-making wins for Michelle Yeoh, “Naatu Naatu,” and more. Yeoh becoming the first […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | March 31, 2023 This article contains spoilers. Premiering in fall of 2022, The Menu was a horror comedy film that brought not only gorgeous dishes but also […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) | March 31, 2023 Roald Dahl, who sold hundreds of millions of copies of his books, was the author of many of the most beloved children’s books, including […]
by Vanessa Ko (’24) | March 31, 2023 For this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards, the red carpet was champagne. The Oscars’ creative consultants, Lisa Love and Raul Avila, explained that they […]
by Riyana Goel (’26) | March 31, 2023 Lost. Searching. Broken. Healing. With her new album Good Riddance, released on February 24, 23-year-old popstar Gracie Abrams explores the intricacies of growing up, […]
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | March 10, 2023 Maggie Rogers showed San Francisco what surrendering to joy really is during her March 5 show. Originally a folk singer-songwriter from Maryland transformed by […]
by Kylie Chen (’24) | March 10, 2023 In October of 2022, Fox News published an article attacking Ms. Betsy Snow, media specialist for Sequoia High School in Redwood City, for “broadcast[ing] […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | March 10, 2023 Since its release in March of last year, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s absurdist comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All At Once has received widespread acclaim. […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) | March 10, 2023 Initially released by A24 on March 11, 2022, Everything Everywhere All At Once was an incredible success, grossing over $103 million and becoming the […]
by Kylie Chen (’24), Kiana Allard (’24), and Valerie Wong (’24) | March 10, 2023 This past month, J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter franchise experienced a new surge of controversy around […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 10, 2023 Traditionally, novels involving time travel exist squarely in the science fiction genre. The general premise of these stories consists of […]
by Cassady Gammons (’24) | March 10, 2023 Multiple factors determine what you pick out to wear every day: the weather, the dress code, and your own personal style. But have you […]
by Pia Agrawal (’26) | February 3, 2023 “Naatu Naatu” from the movie RRR (released on March 24, 2022) won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in early January. RRR was […]
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | February 3, 2023 This article contains spoilers. Netflix’s latest original show Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega and largely directed by Tim Burton, is the streaming service’s latest hit. […]
by Hailey Harris (’24) | February 3, 2023 On January 13, Miley Cyrus ended her three-year hiatus and released a brand new single. The song “Flowers” marks Cyrus’ return to the music […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | February 3, 2023 This article contains spoilers. After the success of his blockbuster mystery movie Knives Out (2021), director Rian Johnson returned to the film scene with […]
by Vishnu Potharaju (’24) | February 3, 2023 After almost 13 years, James Cameron released Avatar: The Way of Water, the highly-anticipated sequel to his blockbuster science fiction and action movie Avatar. […]
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Katherine Winton (’25) | February 3, 2023 The world of literature has undoubtedly been altered by the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, influencing […]
by Kylie Chen (’24) | February 3, 2023 Disclaimer: Joanna Ho, one of the authors who was interviewed for this article, is the writer’s aunt. As this publication is committed to providing […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | November 18, 2020 In March 2021, author Rick Riordan announced the search for directors and a cast for a television adaptation of his beloved fantasy series Percy […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | November 18, 2022 In light of Halloween, Saint Francis’s Book Club picked Bunny by Mona Awad to read and discuss in October. Bunny […]
by Kylie Chen (’24) | November 18, 2022 As students walked into Summer Boismier’s English class at Norman High School in Oklahoma for the first day of school, they were greeted by […]
by Akshara Panchumarthi (’26) | November 18, 2022 Recently, the treatment of famous artists’ masterpieces, some of which took years to create, has been making headlines. Climate change activists have resorted to […]
by Hadley Fay (’26) | November 18, 2022 Everyone’s favorite young fictional female detective is at it again, solving her second case. Enola Holmes, played by Millie Bobby Brown, previously established herself […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) | November 18, 2022 On October 21, Taylor Swift released Midnights, her first original album since Evermore in late 2020. After the album announcement on August 29, many […]
by Jasmine Salgado (’26) | November 18, 2022 Due to his superb acting skills as well as his gentle and charismatic personality, it was only a matter of time before Chadwick Boseman […]
by Caroline Luu (’26) | October 7, 2022 In a society where only “ideal” bodies are featured in popular media and body shaming is prevalent, many teenagers and young adults experience insecurities […]
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Katherine Winton (’25) | October 7, 2022 From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual commemoration of the contributions […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | October 7, 2022 James Cameron’s iconic science fiction film Avatar (2009) returned to theaters on September 23 to generate excitement for its long-awaited sequel, Avatar: The Way […]
by Hailey Harris (’24) | October 7, 2022 Roughly seven years ago, Netflix released Season One of Stranger Things. The series, which had been rejected by other studios over twelve times before […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | October 7, 2022 This month, Saint Francis’s Book Club chose to read Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, which follows Patroclus, a young […]
by Mae Mansour (’24) | October 7, 2022 Over the past few years, many retired shows and films have reemerged on screens with new generations and storylines. These reboots tend to be […]
by Kylie Chen (’24) | October 7, 2022 “Books unite us. Censorship divides us.” These six words were the theme for the American Library Association’s (ALA) 2021 Banned Books week, and they […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | April 8, 2022 Disney’s recent movies tend to focus on stories of families of color, whether through the lens of magical realism in Encanto or Marvel’s expansive […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | April 8, 2022 Normal People by Sally Rooney was published in 2018 and quickly rose to fame. It won the 2018 Costa Book […]
by Pujita Tangirala (’22) | April 8, 2022 Welcome to the last issue of culture.png, a column where I break down various topics in pop culture and their relevance to society today. […]
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Anya Nandiwada (’25) | April 8, 2022 On November 16, 2015, the political satire series Servant of the People was released, depicting the life of fictional high-school […]
by Hailey Harris (’24) | April 8, 2022 Olivia Rodrigo had a whirlwind 2021 starting with the release of her smashing hit “drivers license.” Following the single’s release, she recorded her first […]
by Sanjana Srikanth (’24) | April 8, 2022 “I am Batman!” For years, this infamous phrase has characterized the Batman we’ve all grown to know and love: the crown prince of Gotham […]
by Elsa Ying (’23) | March 21, 2022 The rising demand for racial and ethnic representation in film, television and all forms of media has recently sparked conversations about representation offscreen. While […]
by Vishnu Potharaju (’24) | March 21, 2022 The past year has been a big year for murder mystery fans. From HBO’s TV adaptation of One of Us Is Lying to Selena […]
by Pujita Tangirala (’22) | March 21, 2022 Welcome back to culture.png, a column where I will break down various topics in pop culture and their relevance to society today. A runway […]
by Ridhima Vakkalagadda (’24) | March 21, 2022 The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, is an annual event that has people anxiously waiting for its arrival every year. But why? The Oscars […]
by Kylie Chen (’24) and Amaya Malik (’22) | March 21, 2022 Disney animated films are a staple in our lives, functioning as both entertainment and a way of teaching children important […]
by Smriti Vijay (’25) | February 14, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic created a high demand for entertainment; however, live productions and in-person attendance were no longer plausible due to the risk of […]
by Vishnu Potharaju (’24) | February 14, 2022 Since their release in 1962, the stories of Peter Parker and his vigilante activities as Spider-Man have become a cultural phenomenon around the world. […]
by Katherine Winton (’25) | February 14, 2022 Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and other top-billing actors of the 21st century, Don’t Look Up has received mixed reviews from viewers since its […]
by Pujita Tangirala (’22) | February 14, 2022 Welcome back to culture.png, a column where I will break down various topics in pop culture and their relevance to society today. With recent public interest […]
by Anoushka Roshan (’24) | February 14, 2022 When I first discovered Tick, Tick…Boom! on Netflix, I was ecstatic. A musical with Andrew Garfield? Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda? Sign me up! Based […]
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