By Parker Compton Happy fall! Or, is it autumn? Wait…what’s the difference between fall and autumn, anyways? Long before fall or autumn existed, this time of year was known as harvest. Harvest comes from the Old English hærfest and is the earliest name of the season. However, having the same name as the process of... Continue Reading →
Early Christmas Decorations: Fair or Foul
By Tanvi Chaudhary The season of Halloween has just ended. The ghosts are vanishing back to their realms, and the witches have stashed away their brooms. Thanksgiving is coming soon, so it’s time to ignore the harvest's final gleanings and begin the Christmas preparations. On the day of November 1st, many people begin their celebration... Continue Reading →
Anna and Anna Show: What are You Grateful For?
https://youtu.be/9PoXMUwcTO0 Anna and Anna Show
Watching The Nightmare Before Christmas For the First Time in 2023, Thirty Years After its Release
By Walker Kesler I don’t know how I went eighteen years without seeing Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. I have always been a fan of stop motion animation and Disney musicals, and I am always willing to give Tim Burton’s projects a chance, even if they end up a disappointing watch (looking at you... Continue Reading →
Halloween Movie Reviews
By Tanvi Chaudhary Preparing to watch some movies this Halloween? Well, here is a diverse selection of films that cater to every ghost, ghoul, and movie enthusiast out there. From timeless classics to heart-pounding horror masterpieces, this curated list promises a mix of scares and laughs. Whether you're seeking the eerie ambiance of vintage scares,... Continue Reading →
Student Council: Behind the Scenes
By Parker Compton The Student Council is like oil in a car; you forget that it’s there, but without it none of the moving parts would work together efficiently. It is unbelievable how many people are unaware of what the Student Council does. I hate to admit it, but I was one of those students.... Continue Reading →
Museum: An Outsider’s Perspective
By Anna Sgarbi Lights, camera, action. This fall, the BGA Upper School theater program staged a play called Museum by Elyse Sommer. Museum, in a nutshell, is a play taking place in a museum exhibit called “The Broken Silence” on the third floor of a Manhattan art museum. The exhibit consists of four all white... Continue Reading →
Franklin Mayoral Election
By Kiana Raoufiniai Voting season is fast approaching and a lot of our senior class is already 18. As a young adult, it is important to be educated on the candidates and plans of each candidate in order to contribute to our democracy. Our Franklin mayoral election is a great opportunity for first-time voters to... Continue Reading →
Teacher Normcore
By Ella McLay September and October is “fashion week” season from New York City, to London, to Milan and Paris. What better way to celebrate this season than to dive into the prime season of teacher normcore right here in Middle Tennessee. I may not have been able to attend the shows and analyze the... Continue Reading →
