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After the bloodbath of the Ticketmaster presale in November, as well as the shocking cancellation of the general sale most fans of Ms. Swift, were disheartened. But due to the start of the best season: the Eras tour it’s time to heal from that wound, and how better to do […]

The Aesthetics of Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album

April 7, 2023 in A&E / Opinions by Sabrina Cassano

“Meet me at midnight,” world-renowned pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift announced to the world via her Instagram on August 29th. Those who despised her rolled their eyes, bracing themselves for the impact of her new release, while others rejoiced and celebrated her return. But whether you love her or hate her, […]

Midnights – Moody Masterpiece or Bedroom-Pop Flop?

November 10, 2022 in A&E by Julia Zagar

Photography by Sarah Green. On Monday, May 9, students from Warde’s AP Art classes participated in the AP Art Showcase in Warde’s Main Lobby. This annual event offers AP Art students a platform to exhibit their creativity of all mediums to the Warde community. The student presenters included Orion Levy, […]

Warde Holds Annual AP Art Showcase

May 10, 2022 in A&E / News by Samantha Renzulli

A Day in the Life of a Warde Student

February 22, 2022 in A&E by Julia Zagar

Dune (2021) – Denis Villeneuve “Dreams make good stories, but everything important happens when we’re awake.” Dune was originally considered one of the least film-able books of all time, but Dune (2021) managed to pull it off perfectly. Dune (2021) is a science fiction movie based off of Frank Herbert’s […]

Movie Review: Dune (2021)

November 20, 2021 in A&E by Julia Zagar

Check Out The Senior Fall Dance Through Pictures

October 22, 2021 in A&E by T Fernandes

A Darker Shade of Magic – V.E. Schwab “The earth beneath your feet does not care that you will be king. Nor the water in your cup. Nor the air you breathe. You must speak to them as equal, or even better, as supplicant.” This recommendation is strong, […]

Book Review: A Darker Shade of Magic

October 5, 2021 in A&E / Opinions by Eleanor Jacobs

On May 14th, 15th, and 16th, Warde’s Drama Club put on a production of Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George. Mr. Frattaroli, Warde English teacher, directed the show and Warde band teacher Mr. Marsland conducted the pit orchestra. It is “an exploration of the intersection between art and life […]

Warde Drama Performs ‘Sunday in the Park with George’, in ...

June 10, 2021 in A&E / News by Abby Jacobs

On Thursday, June 3rd, at 7 p.m., the work of Warde’s choir program over the course of the year came to fruition. Alongside a group of students from both schools, Warde and Ludlowe choir directors Mrs. Verney-Fink and Mrs. Pine led a presentation to nearly 300 participants over Zoom. Music […]

‘Music of the Movements’ Presentation Night: A Success and Call ...

June 10, 2021 in A&E / News by Eleanor Jacobs

“There’s something about the quality of the picture that a disposable camera produces that I love,” said Anka Dixon, a senior at Fairfield Warde. “Our expressions are never forced and it captures the moment perfectly, as there is only one take.” Teenagers seem to be fascinated by the way their […]

Have You Hopped on the New Photo Trend?

January 27, 2021 in A&E by Dylan Horwitz

“Did you pay for those rips?” said every relative who grew up prior to the 1970s. For a long time, ripped jeans were mainly associated with the less fortunate. The lower end of the working class could not afford to part with their denim. Ripped jeans became fashionable in the […]

Styles May Change, but Jeans Still Hang Around

January 22, 2021 in A&E by Ferhada Kojic

Each day with Mrs. Verney-Fink starts the way any day should start if one wants to have a positive outlook and work toward their goals. “Who would like to do our Gratitude Attitude today?” Mrs. Verney-Fink asks her choir classes individually as they all settle into their seats and over […]

Spreading The Joy of Music To Everyone: Mrs. Verney-Fink, Warde’s ...

December 23, 2020 in A&E / Features by Natalie Steele

Focus readers, I have a gift for you. A gift of creative inspiration. A literary gift called a “cento.” A cento is a piece of creative writing crafted using borrowed words and phrases. Essentially, the art of imitation. You have our permission, through this dated craft, to create from our […]

Turn Our Articles Into Your Own Creations. Presenting: Centos.

December 22, 2020 in A&E by Samantha Renzulli

Another musical production is heading to Warde this coming spring. Mr. Frattaroli is directing the comedy City of Angels, written by Larry Gelbart, and unites various art departments around the school to help contribute to the making. Preparation and enthusiasm from the students and teachers involved are already in the […]

School Musical: City of Angels

February 20, 2019 in A&E / Features / News by Luis Leon

La La Land was slated to be one of 2016’s best flicks, earning a whopping 6 Oscars, 7 Golden Globes, and 5 BAFTAs. The movie was gorgeous and energized, filled with some of our favorite stars and immersing us into the dream-like LA night life. And yet, the excitement seemed to […]

Whitesplaining: The Real Issue with La La Land

March 13, 2017 in A&E / Opinions by Abi Varsos