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The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

Emma Swope

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor

Emma is a senior at BHS in her second year doing journalism and she is an Entertainment Editor. She does soccer and track, and is involved in many different clubs. English is her favorite subject since she loves reading and writing, and she is excited for this school year!

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Title screen for the official Dune: Part Two trailer

[Photo] Much awaited Dune: Part Two releases in theaters

Talia Kooch, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

Title screen for the official Dune: Part Two trailer

AI-generated video of a woman walking through Tokyo, as featured on the Sora website

New AI model Sora introduces text-to-video technology

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
March 21, 2024

Over the last couple of years, the rise of AI has facilitated widespread conversation about its ethics, uses, and features. The debate surrounding AI is highly contentious, as people weigh the pros and...

Title card for the Grammys Premiere Ceremony

[Photo] 2024 Grammy’s makes for an eventful watch

Rajan Gandhi, Opinions Editor
March 5, 2024

Title card for the Grammys Premiere Ceremony

Tiktoks statement on UMGs actions as posted on TikTok Newsroom

“The Day the Music Died”: Why TikTok’s music selection has decreased so significantly.

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2024

Over the past few years, TikTok has solidified itself as one of the most popular and widely used apps globally. Its concept is not a new one– a collection of short- form videos that any user can interact...

Title card for Anyone But You as shown in the trailer

[Photo] “Anyone But You” warms the heart of audience members

Juliette Maro, Features Editor
January 27, 2024

Title card for "Anyone But You" as shown in the trailer

End screen for an episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” tv show receives high praise

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
January 26, 2024

Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians novel series is one of the most beloved among young adults of this generation. The first book, “The Lightning Thief,” was published in 2005 and has...

A student is shopping for Black Friday deals online instead of in person

Black Friday faces a decline over the years

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
December 20, 2023

Several years ago, Black Friday was a day filled with consumer joy and utter chaos. Whether it was camping outside of stores in the early hours of the morning, or getting into a fist fight for a desired...

The cast of the fall play performing Lend Me a Tenor

The Fall Play brings joy to viewers

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
December 12, 2023

From November 3rd to November 5th, the BHS theater department put on their fall show “Lend Me A Tenor” by Ken Ludwig. The play was filled with various dramatic elements such as deception, miscommunication,...

Pheobe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus of boygenius embrace during a live performance

Music trio boygenius releases new EP “The Rest”

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2023

The trio known as Boygenius, consisting of artists Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, has taken 2023 by storm. They released their self-titled EP in 2018 and did not release any more music...

BHS students and teachers play musical chairs at pep rally

BHS homecoming pep rally brings students together

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2023

The Bernards annual pep rally occurs the day of the highly anticipated homecoming football game. During the rally, all of the students meet in the lower gym and are separated by grade. Together, they compete...

Student watches the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

[Photo] Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Movie

Rajan Gandhi, Opinions Editor
October 9, 2023

Student watches the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Bernards Girls Soccer getting ready before the Ridge game

Girls Soccer at Red Bull

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
September 21, 2023

The girl’s soccer Bernards v. Ridge game at Red Bull Stadium has been a highly anticipated event ever since it was announced last June. As the date neared closer, the team’s energy only increased,...

Drawing of singer Frank Ocean performed at Coachella this year.

Frank Ocean’s Coachella show causes controversy

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
May 9, 2023

Coachella, arguably the most popular music festival in the nation, took place this year over two weekends in April. The festival itself is always a topic of discussion since some of the most famous musicians...

Tik Tok is under investigation by Congress

Social media app “TikTok” trial goes viral

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2023

In recent years, the social media app “TikTok” has skyrocketed in popularity. From its origin (branching from its parent social media app “Musical.ly”) in 2017 to now, the app has amassed over...

Bernards choir members take a picture in true country style

Recap of choir trip to Nashville

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2023

From March 16 to March 19th, the choir took a trip to Nashville, Tennessee to perform their songs, explore the town, and experience its musical history. The trip was mostly led by the choir teacher Mr....

People on social media speak out against The Willow Project

Greater problems than solutions presented with Willow Project

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2023

In 2022, the United States faced a shortage of oil, which negatively affected the lives of millions of American citizens as the price of oil rapidly rose. Now, in 2023, the Biden administration is considering...

The Last of Us cover screen, as presented on Hulu streaming service

“The last of us”; is it worth the watch?

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
February 5, 2023

It is the end of the world: the dreaded zombie apocalypse has finally arrived. But how did it come to be? A virus? Disease? No- a fungus. Similar to the infection of zombies, HBO’s “The Last of...

Play director Mr. Tomaino is back at Bernards High School

Retired play director, Mr. Tomaino, returns to BHS

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
January 5, 2023

After almost three years of working at Bernards High School, former director mr. harvey announced that he would no longer be working with the school– an unexpected statement that surprised the cast and...

Image via creative commons featuring planet Earth dressed for the Holidays

Shopping ethically is essential this holiday season

Gianna Galesi and Emma Swope
December 5, 2022

Image via creative commons featuring planet Earth dressed for the Holidays

Showing of the fall play, performed on November,  Friday 18th and Saturday, the 19th

Review of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Play

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2022

For Bernards High School’s 2022 fall play, the cast performed Simon Stephens’ “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” based on Mark Haddon’s novel. The play’s protagonist is a...

Rapper Kanye West under fire after sharing controversial opinions in the media

Kanye West’s drama becomes prominent in the media

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2022

45-year-old rapper Kanye West, now legally named Ye, has never been known for being a person who censors his words. In fact, he is infamous for his many controversies– ranging from stealing Taylor Swift’s...

New Arctic Monkey album The Car being streamed on Spotify

Review of the Arctic Monkey’s album “The Car”

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
October 25, 2022

After 3 years since the release of their last album, the Arctic Monkeys came out with a new album, The Car. And they delivered--mostly. Fans were unsure what approach lead singer Alex Turner would take...

Sheri Nicole and Yung Gravy make their relationships public debut.

[Photo] Influencer’s relationship spreads controversy

Emma Swope, Entertainment Editor
September 30, 2022

Sheri Nicole and Yung Gravy make their relationship's public debut.

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