Culture

Movie Reviews
Game, Set, Match
Dynamic producing duo Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross come together once again to create an award-winning film score for Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.”
Julia Viviano, Staff Writer | March 5, 2025
Movie Reviews
The 6888
The incomparable Tyler Perry released the hard-hitting biopic of the crucial role Black American Women in the 6888 Battalion played in WWII—running a total of two hours and seven minutes.
Caden Powels, Staff Writer | February 28, 2025
Pic Six
Fried & Tested
Culture and Graphics editor Alex Schwind reviews and ranks six different chicken tender/fries combos from various local restaurants.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor | February 21, 2025
Recipes
A Sweet and Spongy Story
East senior Faith Chau shares a family recipe that is important to her family and Vietnamese culture.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor | February 18, 2025
Movie Reviews
Dear Old Wicked
After 12 years in the making, the film adaptation of "Wicked" hit theaters on Nov. 22, 2024.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor | February 12, 2025
Fashion
A Style That Fits
East senior Mason Viox dives into his style evolution, with many influences from musicians.
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager | February 7, 2025
Music Reviews
The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good
André 3000’s first solo album, “New Blue Sun,” pushes the boundaries of music conventions and displays his unique vision.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager | February 5, 2025
Movie Reviews
Built to Inspire
Jack-of-all-trades Pharrell Williams brings to the screen his very own biopic with a youthful and creative flare only he could create.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager | February 3, 2025
Music Reviews
Gambler’s Prayer
“Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,” and the album's deluxe “Everasking Edition” is Caroline Polachek’s sophomore album, released on Feb. 14, 2023.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor | January 31, 2025
Staff Playlists
Staff Playlist: January 2025
Listen in to Spark staffers’ songs they are bringing into new year.
Spark Staff | January 31, 2025