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Barbie: He’s Just Ken and She’s Completely Misrepresenting Feminist Ideologies

By Elaine Clarke, Opinion Desk Editor September 29, 2023

Greta Gerwig is a fantastic director. She has proven herself again and again through amazing movies like Lady Bird and Little Women that she is able to weave important feminist messages within empowering stories about womanhood.  However, her most recent attempt at a feminist narrative fell short....

Recommendations of the Week: 9/24-9/30

Recommendations of the Week: 9/24-9/30

By Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso, Managing Editor September 29, 2023

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 9/24-9/30. Album- Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You by Big Thief Recommended by Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso Big Thief have this...

School’s Out Summer Playlist!

School’s Out Summer Playlist!

By Kacie Burns and Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso June 9, 2023

The scene is set– it’s a warm summer evening and you and your friends are off to a party together. You’re sitting in the passenger seat and get put in charge of music for the ride there. If this is the part where you freeze and don’t know what to play, don’t fret. We’ve created a playlist...

Photo Credits: The Independent

The History of American Prom

By Elaine Clarke, Writer May 27, 2023

American prom has a rooted history in America, despite only dating as far back as to the late 19th century. However prom’s impact on American media and its importance in a student’s time at high school shows its the great significance of the tradition in American culture.  Prom has been a...

Levi’s Jeans: 170 Years of Style

Levi’s Jeans: 170 Years of Style

By Sarah Nabi, Writer May 19, 2023

Levi Strauss and Co has endured as an icon in the world of fashion since the company was founded in 1853. Known internationally for their denim, Levi’s has somehow managed to defy all logic and remain a constant in popular culture, even when attention spans shortened, fashion became fast, and quantity...

Strikers marching outside Netflix offices. Photo Credit: Vanity Fair

The Writers Behind the Scenes: Putting the Pen Down for Pay

By Kacie Burns, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 19, 2023

HOLLYWOOD - Since May 2nd, 2023, the Writers Guild of America has been on strike in demand for better working conditions and pay after negotiations with the Alliance Of Motion Picture and Television Producers failed. Lack of compromise has led many daily TV shows like “Saturday Night Live,” “The...

Why You Should Play Ghost of Tsushima

Why You Should Play Ghost of Tsushima

By Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso, Writer May 19, 2023

In the past 10 years, video games have solidified themselves as viable forms of storytelling that can rival traditional storytelling mediums such as film, theater and literature. Video games like The Last of Us, God of War, Red Dead Redemption and Destiny have shown that video games can not only be immersive...

Weekly Recommendations: 5/14-5/20

Weekly Recommendations: 5/14-5/20

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 5/14-5/20. Album- Automatic for the People by R.E.M. Recommended by Castalia Litos REM’s 8th studio album received rave reviews for its...

Recommendations of the Week: 4/16-4/22

Recommendations of the Week: 4/16-4/22

By Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso and Sarah Nabi April 21, 2023

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 4/16-4/22. Album- Minecraft- Volume Alpha by C418 Recommended by Francisco Aguirre-Ghiso Now hear me out, ok? I know many will hear the...

Fit of the Season: March Edition

Fit of the Season: March Edition

By Quinn Muller March 31, 2023

WESTCHESTER, New York - Since the beginning of the year, our photographers have been on the lookout for outstanding outfits at Hendrick Hudson. Each week, a winner was voted on by the student body for the best fit.  1/03-01/08: Rexx stood out this week with his Mets inspired look. The fit consisted...

Best Looks at the 2023 Academy Awards

Best Looks at the 2023 Academy Awards

By Sarah Nabi, Writer March 24, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, California - On Sunday, March 12th, we watched as a celebrated ensemble walked the red carpet - or rather the champagne carpet - in their very best evening wear. Here are the best looks of this Oscars season.  A comeback for film lovers everywhere, the 95th Academy Awards was also a refreshing...

Photos of Bratmobile. Credit: Michael Galinsky via The Guardian

“All Girls to the Front!” – Riot Grrrl and the Feminist Movement

By Kacie Burns, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 17, 2023

“All Girls to the Front!” echoed throughout underground punk shows when bands like Bikini Kill and Bratmobile took the stage. This call to action defined the Riot Grrrl movement, a third-wave feminist collective in the underground punk scene. The community fought against misogyny and marginalization...

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