Miramonte’s Musical Premieres Tonight
Rachael Oczkus, Entertainment Editor
March 15, 2012
Come one, come all to see Miramonte’s production of Once Upon a Mattress opening tonight at 7:30pm! You won’t be able to contain your laughter while watching this parody of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Nobody in the kingdom can marry until Prince Dauntless, played by Michael Severson,... Read more »
New TV Show Smash is a Smash Hit for NBC
March 13, 2012
by Maddie Nicolaisen NBC’s new series Smash premiered Monday, Feb. 7, 2012, drawing generally positive reactions from viewers. Created by Theresa Rebeck and executively produced by Steven Spielberg, the show follows the production of a musical about Marilyn Monroe, a contribution to the Marilyn... Read more »
Tragic or Not? Mirador Analyzes Little-Known Music
Kate Wolffe, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
Genres that Should be Appreciated: Folk: Contemporary folk music has gradually emerged from the more traditional “roots music,” but is sadly, just as unappreciated. It tends to be lumped in with Country and Western styles, though it is decidedly different. There is no definite definition for this... Read more »
Which Local Dessert Takes the Cake?
Mollie Swan and Cassidy Waters, Head Photographer and Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
Girls always love their sweet, sugary treats. Whether they are satisfying a craving, eating their feelings, or simply looking for a fun way to pass time, girls are not opposed to bopping around from city to city and are certainly not ashamed to indulge. Like fashion, desserts fall in and out of style.... Read more »
Drama Students Perform in Original Works Festival
Karmi Chan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
On Friday, Feb. 24 Miramonte presented the exclusive one night showing of the Original Works Festival. Students in all different levels of Drama participated in these short plays. The plays ranged from the serious, emotional tragedies to the hilarious adventures of superheroes. Drama students wrote original... Read more »
Daniel Radcliffe Not-So-Magical in Latest Flick
Colleen Burke, Staff Writer
February 6, 2012
The Woman in Black is Daniel Radcliffe’s attempt to create a new name for himself outside of the Harry Potter movies. Still, his pale, ghostly face bares an eternal look of fear and abnormally furrowed eyebrows. The film’s plot has great potential to leave the audience screaming, however,... Read more »
Make the Shift to Thrift in the East Bay
Kate Wolffe, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
1. Crossroads Trading Co.: 2338 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Cost: $$ Quality of Merchandise: *** Friendliness of Staff: Overall Feel: If you’re looking for a nice dress, shirt or a good pair of jeans with a brand name you recognize, and aren’t afraid of someone else having worn and washed... Read more »
Miramonte Grad in the Hunger Games
Maddie Nicolaisen, Staff Writer
February 3, 2012
Miramonte alumi, Brooke Bundy gets her big Hollywood break in the upcoming film, The Hunger Games. Bundy plays Octavia, a stylist that assists the main characters in preparing for the competition. Mirador: When did you graduate, and first get started in acting? Brooke Bundy: I graduated from Miramonte... Read more »
2012 Promises New Albums and Failures
Julia Hass and Katie Hoskins, Staff Writers
February 3, 2012
Lana Del Rey- Born to Die- Jan. 2012 You either love her or you hate her, but the “Video Games” singer does have an intriguing voice. She can either emulate the soul of Adele’s voice, as seen in “Born to Die” or the whine of a baby in “Kinda Outta Luck.” Her recently released album gained... Read more »
Picks for the Best and Worst Rom Coms
February 3, 2012
With Valentines Day about a week away, couples and those alone for the holiday look for the best and worst Romantic Comedies to cuddle up with, even though it’s a Tuesday night and they’ll probably have homework. Our lists combine all different types of romcoms, from the unorthodox 500 Days of Summer... Read more »
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