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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

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The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

FIGHT TO THE DEATH: We see here a lethal fighting force dubbed the “Suicide Squad.” This group of criminals are assigned to a mission which will almost certainly kill them, but do so in exchange for a reduced sentence in prison. This suicide squad is certainly a force to be reckoned with, and will go far to accomplish their task. Source: Official Site of the Suicide Squad Movie

Suicide Squad Faces Its Own Death

Richard Shao, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Suicide Squad, one of the most hyped movies of the year, fails to meet high expectations.
WILL THEY FIND WILL? In the dead of the night, Wills best friends (from left) Lucas, Mike and Justin scavenge the forest for their missing friend, but are only able to locate his deserted bike; thus furthering the sense of hopelessness in this seemingly impossible mission.

A Journey Upside Down Into Stranger Things

Austin Cahn, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Take a glimpse into Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller.
A CLASS OF ITS OWN: This class of young visionaries aims to leave its own mark on hip hop history.

All Summer Sixteen

Kevin Kim, Social Media Editor September 19, 2016
This year's summer music in review.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: A Magical Take on Father-Son Relationships

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: A Magical Take on Father-Son Relationships

Emma Edmund, Web Editor September 5, 2016
This new Harry Potter tale dazzles readers.
OLD MEETS NEW: This movie poster for Finding Dory underscores the familial bonds that underpin the Finding Nemo series.  Source: comingsoon.net

13 Years After Finding Nemo, the Search for Dory Begins

Jennifer Luo, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2016
The sequel to the critically-acclaimed Pixar animation Finding Nemo lives up to the hype.
Rory and Paris didnt have the opportunity to shop for their school clothes at the mall. Check out that plaid! Yikes!

Rory Gilmore in Florida? How Chilton Holds Up Against Berkeley

Isabella Schlact, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2016
Was Rory Gilmore's journey at Chilton similar to yours?
Cobra’s Curse:  A Disappointing Coaster with Little Originality

Cobra’s Curse: A Disappointing Coaster with Little Originality

Emma Edmund, Web Editor August 29, 2016
Why the new Busch Gardens ride is not worth the wait.
The cast of Legally Blonde performs right before spring break.

Legally Blonde: Review

Juan Coste Delvecchio, Staff Writer April 26, 2016

On the 17th-19th of March, the theatre, band and tech departments came together to produce a musical adaptation of the movie “Legally Blonde.”  Directed by Chris Marshall, the musical came together...

Terrorists struggle to hold down a barricade the counter-terrorists push in the rescue the hostage. The December 2015 release was accompanied by praise for the importance of teamwork and the possibilities of complicated tactics. “It isn’t who can get the most kills, but rather who can strategize the best,” said junior Ryan Li.

Ten New and Upcoming PC Games to Check Out

Samir Rajani, Staff Writer April 7, 2016

Undertale Summary: A critically acclaimed RPG (role-playing game) that has been hyped since the Kickstarter campaign was first launched, Undertale is the talk of the gaming community right now....

One of Engels favorite programs is The Walking Dead.

What Teachers Love to Watch

Hannah Cohen, Staff Writer March 2, 2016

Believe it or not, the members of Berkeley’s esteemed faculty do in fact have lives outside of educating and enriching their students. So what do they do during their precious free time? Much like their...

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Chalk It Up: Berkeley Artists Show Off Their Skills

Carson Eckhard, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

           Yesterday, students in Advanced and Intermediate Art participated in the annual chalk-drawing competition. Over fifty artists worked through the morning to create movie posters using...

Hamilton (Lin Manuel Miranda) with his fellow revolutionaries: John Laurens (Anthony Ramos), Hercules Mulligan (Okieriete Onaodowan), and Marquis de Lafayette (Daveed Diggs).

‘Hamilton: The Musical’ Revolutionizes Broadway

Katie Freedy, Staff Writer February 23, 2016

A Broadway rap-musical about the nation’s first treasury secretary? Did I hear that correctly? That’s most people’s reaction when they first hear about “Hamilton: the Musical”.  However, when...

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