Author: Fiamma Greaney

  • Looksmaxxing: How internet trends impact a generation of boys

    In a post-COVID world, the younger generation has turned to social media to express and fix their insecurities. There are ads for Ozempic on the subways and influencers pressuring viewers into buying products that will help people “look their best. A rising trend specifically targeting young boys and men is called “looksmaxxing.”  According to Merriam-Webster,…

  • Fun, Festive and, Fall: A review of Brooklyn Arts Fall Fest

    Every October at Brooklyn Arts there is one Friday where a strong grill scent fills the air and senior students rush out of their classes three minutes early on their way to the courtyard. This is because every year Brooklyn Arts hosts the senior-only “Fall Fest.” Seniors get a chance to paint pumpkins, dance, take…

  • A Dancing Debut at the Hispanic Heritage Month Concert

    On October 8th, students, faculty and parents alike flooded the auditorium to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Brooklyn Arts’s annual concert. In years past, this concert consisted of solely instrumental majors and vocal students performing. However, October 8th’s concert featured a debut performance of the Brooklyn Arts Dance Ensemble. With just two weeks to prepare,…