Modern Art Movement Allows Individuality of Expression
Joe Robinson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Filed under Entertainment
Modern art has influenced our culture and lifestyle immensely and was the reigning art style for over a century. Hundreds have portrayed their emotions, views, or ideals through the obscure shapes and shooting lines. Modern art is an umbrella term for a plethora of other styles—cubism, futurism, and...
WAGA Films Seeks Larger Audience
Sophie Piacentini, Katarina Conces, and Mark McClean
January 31, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Feature, Showcase
"WAGA Films is a gateway into a bigger professional film production service," said Will Gardner, one of the two creators behind WAGA Films. Adam Ambuske '19 and Will Gardner '19 started a film production company called WAGA Films their freshman year at Seattle Prep. Gardner and Ambuske started the c...
Black Friday: Chaos & Consumerism
Isabella Yuson, Staff Writer
December 17, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
Mad, chaotic, and terrifying adequately describe one of the most anticipated days of the winter season: Black Friday. Customers camp outside of stores and wait for the doors to open so they can get sale items before they run out. Employees are getting ready for a very busy day and hope that they will...
Christmas in Seattle Draws Crowds to Downtown
Grace Weiand, Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
For those looking for fun Christmas activities, Seattle is filled with exciting things to do that are perfect for all price points and ages. From places to do holiday shopping, to seeing a fun holiday show, there is something for everyone! To do something fun with friends, head to Westlake in downtown...
Top 5 Presidential Scandals of all time
Sophie Piacentini, Staff writer
November 10, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
This election has been full of lying, deception and controversy. Scandals involving past presidents and presidential candidates go back to the 1800’s and maybe even before. These are the top five presidential scandals. 5. Grover Cleveland's Affair During Grover Cleveland's 1884 presidential electio...
Westworld Underachieves on HBO
George Kent, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
HBO has a new show with a high budget, so of course it will be getting a lot of attention, but Westworld, a dark, strange sci-fi drama, has more than the usual hype. An enticing, topical pilot drew viewers in and started rumors spinning. Was Westworld going to be the next Game of Thrones? Well, no....
Can Sketch Comedy Pick the President?
Gabi Jeakle, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
Since its conception, Saturday Night Live has been known for its satirical jabs at the state of contemporary politics. From Chevy Chase taking prat falls as Ford, to Tina Fey informing audiences about her view of Russia, SNL and politics go together like Hilary and Pant Suits, or Trump and walls. Not...
Who Said it?
November 2, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
The three presidential candidates for this election have said some very odd things. This article is for you to guess who said it. Did Gary Johnson say that? Who said it Gary Johnson or Ted Cruz? A-"Every time you pass a law, it is a little bite out of freedom." Who said it Gary Joh...
Grandma Style Meets Skater Boy: Fall Fashion at Prep
Mimi Jurion, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
This year's seniors are the last 90s kids left at Prep to leave a legacy of fashion trends from their childhood generation- capturing the essence of "off the shoulder" shirts worn by Sandy in Grease and Rachel Greene's stylish "mom jeans" in Friends. As always during the fall season, turtlenecks, bomber...
Spine-Chilling Must-See TV This Fall
Lilly Thompson, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
Autumn has arrived, and the time to curl up on the couch with a piping hot Pumpkin Spice Latte and dig in to some superb fall television is finally upon us. With Halloween close at hand, this year’s selection of hair-raising shows are sure to gear viewers up for the spooky season. Shows like “American...
New Student Pep Band Makes First Appearance
October 3, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Prep Life
(the following excerpts are reprinted from the February 12, 1954 issue of The Panther) On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the clash of cymbals and the roll of drums heralded the return of Seattle Prep’s school band on the occasion of the second Prep-O’Dea game. The band, resurrected from an undeserved three-...
Summer Blockbusters to Watch Out For
June 10, 2016
Filed under Entertainment
When people think of summer, they think of swimming pools, ice cream, or sunscreen. But what really hypes up the hot season are the new upcoming summer blockbusters that will surely make a person laugh, scream, or cry. Here are three films that everyone can watch out for this 2016 summer season. Captain...