The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

The student voice of Berkeley Preparatory School

The Fanfare

Remembering Robin Williams

Annie Phifer, Arts Editor September 4, 2014

August 11, 2014 was a sad day for many when actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead at age 63 in his Tiburon, California home.  Shock spread throughout the nation as people struggled to understand...

The Masters of Music

The Masters of Music

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer May 17, 2014

Many people dream of learning a musical instrument, but not many have the determination it takes to be the best in their field. To do so, they have to be able to balance the long hours spent practicing...

8 Must-Watch TV Shows for Berkeley Students

8 Must-Watch TV Shows for Berkeley Students

Katie Freedy, Staff Writer May 13, 2014

  The typical Berkeley student has a jam-packed schedule. Most of us like to find a way to rid us of the stress brought on by academics, athletics and clubs. One of the best stress-relievers? Definitely...

Battle of the Social Networks

Battle of the Social Networks

Samantha Tun, Staff Writer May 13, 2014

We all know social media rules the Internet. Just take a glance in any public place and you will see the same scene: people constantly on their phones or laptops, either updating or checking their social...

Top 5 Best and Worst Baby Names

Annie Phifer, Staff Writer May 6, 2014

In the age of social media, celebrities are constantly scrutinized in almost every aspect of their lives.  The clothes they wear, their current relationship status, and now the names they choose for their...

The 3-D Revolution

The 3-D Revolution

Jennifer Luo, Staff Writer April 15, 2014

It’s the stuff of sci-fi movies, futuristic novels and fantasy stories. The possibility of printing real objects—objects that you can touch and feel and hold—has always seemed more of a dream than...

New Andy Warhol Exhibit Pops at DalĂ­ Museum

New Andy Warhol Exhibit Pops at DalĂ­ Museum

Anjali Kapadia, Staff Writer March 4, 2014

Saturdays in downtown St. Petersburg are always bustling with people taking advantage of the many activities offered, such as the Saturday Morning Market, shops, restaurants and most recently, the new...

“Offerings of Love” Brings Berkeley Students Together With Exceptional Artists

“Offerings of Love” Brings Berkeley Students Together With Exceptional Artists

Hillary McLauchlin, Staff Writer February 11, 2014

On January 30, Berkeley’s Pautler Gallery showcased over fifty works of art by more than forty students from the Willis Peters Exceptional Center in Dover, Florida, a school for mentally and physically...

Behind the Curtains of a Berkeley Musical

Austi Critchfield, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

The warm touch of spring will grace Berkeley grounds with a renewed vigor: the frigid cold front will be gone, the birds will flutter about, and a metaphorical song will dance on the lips of nearly every...

Pics with a Purpose

Mira Rajani, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

Raising $3,000 for charity may seem like an overwhelming task for any student, but Freshmen Sammie Lee and Jessica Cascio, founders of the company Pics with a Purpose, are well on their way to achieving...

Catching Fire Ignites a Frenzy

Catching Fire Ignites a Frenzy

Annie Phifer, Staff Writer January 23, 2014

“Catching Fire,” the second film in the “Hunger Games” series based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novels, earned $161.1 million on its opening weekend in the U.S.  The epic movie had the fourth...

Fanfare Book Pick: The Fault in Our Stars

Regan Dabbs, Staff Writer December 6, 2013

“Don’t forget to be awesome.” This phrase, coined by John Green, undoubtedly rings true for his fourth novel, “The Fault in Our Stars.” As a 16-year old girl with terminal cancer, Hazel Grace...

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