Aces of the Arts
Mike Robbins
Class of 2012
What arts are you involved in at school?
I am in Art 3H and AP Art.
Do you plan on continuing art next year or in the future?
I plan on majoring in art.
Do you see yourself as an artist as much as you do an athlete?
I definitely see myself as more of an athlete than an artist.
If there was one thing you could change about LM or your experience here, what would it be?
I wouldn’t change a thing!
Alex Nates-Perez
Class of 2012
What is your favorite part about a capella at LM?
The amazing feeling when we all work together to create a wonderful performance is why I do LMAC. I feel like I am part of something genuinely creative and professional with people I love and respect.
Are you involved in any other arts in school?
I am involved in Players, which is another amazing group of people. I take AP Art at school as well.
Do you plan to continue singing after high school?
Yes. Whether it is in my shower or with another group, I will be singing.
Who is your biggest inspiration?
My biggest inspiration was probably all the previous LMAC alumni. I used to go to LMAC concerts before I was in high school and wish I was up there singing. They inspired me to pursue singing and try out for a cappella.
What is your favorite music venue in the area?
Honestly I love going to MilkBoy shows. They are so intimate and fun and I usually personally know the people playing which is always fun.
A one-of-a-kind hotdog dive
If you like hot dogs then you are in for a wild ride. The place, which opened last summer, is Hot Diggity. This gem on 6th and South Street downtown is sure to blow your taste pallet out of the water. With 11 mouth-watering signature dogs, there is something for every food lover.
Players presents the comical Servant of Two Masters
This spring, LM Players will be presenting Servant of Two Masters, an Italian comedy written by Carlo Goldoni in 1743. The play was inspired by a form of theater called Commedia dell’Arte. Commedia dell’Arte started in Italy during the fifth century and has inspired comedians and playwrights ever since. Troupes of professional actors would travel from town to town, preforming improvised, or loosely scripted, shows for the general public, incorporating details about the town in which they were preforming.
Be The Void in review
Veteran Philly band Dr. Dog has released their sixth studio album this past month; Be The Void is the band’s newest release. Two years ago, Dr. Dog released their most polished album to date, Shame Shame, which hit number 44 on the US Music Charts, and with that release came more touring and bigger venues.
Suburban Square's newest dining edition: St. James Place
Suburban Square’s recent construction and landscaping are only the beginning of what will be a $1.5 million renovation of the shopping center’s courtyard. Set to be completed around spring 2012, the new courtyard will include relocated stores, a new greenery, and a new upscale restaurant, which will enhance the appeal of this local center of activity.
Reviewing this year's Oscar winner: The Artist
The Artist was the first silent film to win the award for Best Picture since the film Wings won at the first Academy Awards in 1927. I’ve heard a potpourri of reactions to this fact. Some believe it won simply because it’s gimmicky, while others feel that it’s truly a masterpiece.
Finding common ground abroad
Before arriving to Panama for the 2012 HACIA conference, the Philadelphia Delegation was sternly warned of the elite stylish Latin Americans we’d be encountering. I didn’t take this lightly and refused to meet anything less than these prestigious standards.
Searching for a college with an artsy vibe?
It’s course registration time once again, meaning the freshmen, sophomores and juniors are scrambling to select next year’s classes. The seniors, on the other hand, are hopefully already into their choice schools and are blissfully enjoying their last semester as high school students. Before the rest of us get the privilege of being second semester seniors, we must first decide what our choice schools are going to be. Some of us prefer schools with an artsy vibe.
The ethical side of fashion
Searching through the endless racks of trendy clothing at billion dollar empires like Forever 21, one might find a few remarkably familiar pieces. No, these aren’t just the hackneyed styles that happen to be in this spring; these stores have moved beyond the standard unoriginality into zones of candid duplication. Having been sued countless times by popular and imminent designers around the globe for stolen clothing designs, companies like Forever 21 have brought a quandary to the fashion world. Although the company dodges many criminal litigations by employing third party designers, does that mean buying its clothing is any more legal than stealing music?
