Doug Reilly
Reporter
Despite out-shooting their opponents 41-14, the boys’ hockey team was defeated by the Greenwich Cardinals on January 16th by a score of 2-1 before a packed house at Dorothy Hamill Ice Rink in Greenwich.
Cardinals captain Ryan Kelly broke a 1-1 tie with a game-winning power play goal with 8:35 remaining in the third period. Just a month ago, on December 21, the Rams handled the Cardinals in convincing fashion, 5-0, in the Darien Holiday Tournament…
Charlie Dorf
When one thinks of an “epic” film, such classics as the original Star Wars trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, and the first two Terminator films directed by James Cameron spring to mind. These films utilized the newest technology, created an original and engrossing universe, and brought to screen some of the best action and war scenes of all time…
Julia Harvey
Many of us have heard the buzz of Natalie Portman’s recent appearance last weekend at the 9th Annual New York Arts and Leisure Weekend.
She was spotted with a mustard Rodarte for Target slip dress, belted with a vintage black leather belt over one of her own black cardigans.
Not only did Ms. Portman pull off this ensemble, but the dress only cost $39.99!
Rodarte for Target is the new GO international collection, which is a program that provides affordable clothing created by world-renowned designers. Rodarte credits their favorite films that inspire their off-beat style: Bonnie and Clyde, Rosemary’s Baby, and Harold and Maude.
Whitney Gulden
Today in honor of midterms and my minor concussion that turned me against louder music, I’m going to give you a few songs from my iPod that are more low key and relaxing.
Anyone remember a song called New Soul that was crazy overplayed in early 2008? After being used in a Mac ad it became a top ten hit, but almost no one listened to other songs by Yael Naim. This singer/songwriter/goddess is Franco-Israeli and has the most enchanting voice. Here is a live version of the recorded song Far Far that you can check out…
Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
If you thought you saw a familiar face flash across the television screen while watching the premiere of American Idol Season 9 this week, you were not mistaken. Junior Stewart Taylor sang his heart out in front of the judges at the show’s Boston auditions.
“The entire day was so surreal,” said Stewart of the experience. “I had been watching American Idol since I was seven or eight, and here I was, a 17-year-old, finally auditioning for it. I got to make my dream a reality…”
