In Defense of the Rom-Com
Andres Polanco
September 9, 2019
It is no secret that romantic comedies are not considered the manliest of all movie genres. These movies are largely considered feminine because of their focus on topics like love and other emotions that many members of society believe men should not show. However, everyone has emotions and men shouldn’...
Portrait of Frida Kahlo: An Unlikely Latina Feminist / Retrato de Frida Kahlo: Una feminista Latina improbable
Isabella Calix, Senior Editor and Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Chances are, you have probably seen Frida Kahlo on a cover of a book, on socks, on a magnet, and even in the form of a Barbie doll as the token Latina for today’s feminist movement. The Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can be Deceiving exhibit is currently being displayed through March, Women’s History Month,...
“The Vagina Monologues” Empowers the Hollow
Lucy Rogers
April 29, 2019
—Lucy Rogers On Wednesday, February 13th, a bustling crowd filled the Tarrytown Music Hall and extend- ed onto the Main Street sidewalk. Made up of mostly women, the crowd was lining up to see a play called The Vagina Monologues. Produced by the all-female group V-Day Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow,...
Top Movies of 2018
Frankie Puleo
February 15, 2019
TOP 3 MOVIES OF 2018: 2018 has been an overwhelming and positive year for movies. Hit films such as A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Deadpool 2 all stunned audiences and made a tremendous impact. Unfortunately, these outstanding titles did not make the top three according to AMC. However, two out of the th...
“Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” Review
Andres Polanco
January 9, 2019
Hasan Minhaj is shaking up the world of political talk shows with his new Netflix weekly series, Patriot Act. Minhaj, who is no newcomer to the land of late night and comedy (his stand-up special Homecoming King was widely successful, he was a popular correspondent on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and in 2...
#Problematic: The Complicated Case of Cardi B
Sarah Clayton, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2018
Cardi B (real name: Belcalis Almanzar), the Bronx-born stripper-turned-reality-TV-star-turned-hit-rapper who emerged from the periphery of pop culture to icon status back in 2017 with her aggressive, empowering breakout single, "Bodak Yellow," might just be part of a feminist uprising in music. But...
The Sound of Sleepy
Casey McDonough
December 12, 2018
As you roam through the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School, there's a good chance you will hear loud music coming from a speaker in a student's backpack or their headphones. Most of the time, the speakers will be playing the most popular rap track of the week, and students milling around will mouth along...
Field Trip! Sleepy Goes To Hamilton
Emma Basha
December 12, 2018
On November 14th, the Regents U.S. History classes and some select juniors went on a very exciting field trip to what some might call the "greatest city in the world." For only $10 per student, they traveled to the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical Hamilton. Hamilton is a sung- and rappe...
HUELLAS: Students Celebrate Latinx Roots / Los Estudiantes Celebran las Raíces de la Comunidad Latinx
Isabella Calix
December 12, 2018
On Thursday, November 15, a group English as New Language (ENL) students celebrated their indigenous roots with the school community through the medium of lively Spanish songs and choreography, accompanied by a group of professional musicians and dancers. Students from Chile, Ecuador, and the Domi...
Fall Women’s Fashion Trends
Anya Puri
November 7, 2018
Following the New York and Milan fashion weeks, many popular fall styles and trends, fresh off the runway, are becoming integrated into everyday style. Statement Belts: Bigger belts were used during NYFW, and were put onto everything from dresses to coats. You can incorporate this trend into your every...
The Future of Tourism in Sleepy Hollow
Hannah Lustyik
January 9, 2018
Sleepy Hollow: a town of legends, a site of supposed haunting and hot-spots of tourism during autumn. All the locals know to expect tourists when October comes rolling around. It is essentially the town that embodies the spirit of Halloween, with chilling tales such as Washington Irving’s famous “The Le...
Senior Spotlight!
Asana Love, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Luke Bellas Luke has been quite involved in the school community throughout his high school career. He runs for the school on the cross country, indoor, and outdoor track teams year-round. Luke spends most of his free time drawing and eating. Luke will miss seeing his friends and running for the trac...
