ARTS + CULTURE
LESS CONTROVERSIAL THAN YOU THINK
Historical characters are a staple of the American Girl Doll brand. Kids of the 2000s grew up with Felicity Merriman, a Williamsburg local during the Revolutionary War, Kit Kitteredge, an aspiring journalist during the Great Depression, and many others. Tilley Lie-Nielsen ’28 imagines the doll that in 20 years, might stand beside the historical characters we already know and love.
Let’s take a look back at the trajectory of Disney Channel stars and examine the “magic” behind their rises to fame.
A cornerstone of my experience as a kid in the 2000s and 2010s was coming home after a long day of school and switching on the television to binge-watch Disney Channel sitcoms. Years after these shows stopped airing new episodes, they continue to be part of cultural conversations and a source of nostalgia for the generations that grew up watching them.
Courtesy of Murawski Photography and Mac Mueller ’26
Taylor Robertson ’23 details his journey creating art through AI image generators like Lensa and Midjourney, discussing their current capabilities, potential benefits, and ethical and legal considerations.
True crime media is nothing new — society has always had an interest in shocking and gripping cases, especially taboo ones. However, social media platforms like TikTok have sparked conversations about the ethics of true crime. Is it ethical to call true crime “entertainment?” Emma Saunders ’24 attempts to sort through the convoluted tangle of opinions on the intersections of social media and true crime.
Katie Fitzgerald ’26 takes a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on the good ol’ days of the emo 2000s while reflecting on the current emo trend in all its glory. By looking at examples of both pure, nostalgic emo music, as well as more mainstream, clout-chasing artists capitalizing off of a trend, join us as we attempt to discover the cause of this resurgence.
In a world of fast fashion and social media, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest trends. What is even harder to understand is why “old” trends are re-emerging. Join Ava Edwards ’26 as she examines why corsets, tracksuits, bell bottoms, and more are back — at least for now.
It’s a beautiful 2016 morning. You rise from bed and throw your hair into a messy bun. The outfit you picked out for the day is Pinterest-inspired: black skinny jeans, a knitted sweater, boots, and a choker to accessorize.