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Seoul, Korea - January 8, 2012:Studio product shot of fashion  magazines, VOGUE.

How To Read a Magazine The RIGHT Way

Sara Vélez Patiño, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2025

Whether you're an avid Vogue reader with your monthly subscription and favorite Vogue tote, or just a regular gal who has picked up a magazine from a stand before a long flight, I'm sure you've read a...

Invitees snap a quick picture together at the Met Gala 2025

Met Gala 2025

Sara Vélez Patiño, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2025

Every year on the first Monday of May, I trade my pajamas for an imaginary Prada power suit and transform into Miranda Priestly from “The Devil Wears Prada.” My standards skyrocket, my tolerance for...

An Open Letter to the 2024-2025 Entertainment Industry

An Open Letter to the 2024-2025 Entertainment Industry

Olivia Alicéa, A&E Editor May 22, 2025

To the arts and entertainment industry, I want to say thank you.  As we flip the calendar to May 2025, I can’t help but feel thankful for the chaos, color, and pure adrenaline rush that entertainment...

American actress, singer, model and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. (Photo by Frank Povolny/Twentieth Century Fox/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Why Did Golden Age Celebrities Feel More Iconic Than Celebrities Today?

Sara Vélez Patiño, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2025

It’s safe to say that I’m pretty much obsessed with Old Hollywood. Really obsessed! If you walk into my dorm, you’ll see the walls practically telling you themselves; they’re covered in black-and-white...

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Is This the Fairest Disney Adaptation of Them All?

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Is This the Fairest Disney Adaptation of Them All?

Sara Vélez Patiño, Co-Editor in Chief April 15, 2025

Snow White has been my favorite Disney princess ever since I watched the original film at the tender age of three. I was borderline obsessed—I owned everything from Snow White sweaters, to dresses,...

Grier student singing in the choir.

Spring Into Song

Sara Vélez Patiño, Co-Editor in Chief April 15, 2025

On Saturday, March 29th, the Grier community gathered in the auditorium for the Spring Music Concert and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. From jazzy rhythms to emotional songs and iconic film scores,...

Zoe Saldaña's acceptance speech after winning Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her interpretation of Rita Mora Castro in "Emilia Pérez"

Hollywood’s Biggest Night: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected

Sara Vélez Patiño, Co-Editor In Chief March 7, 2025

It’s finally March, and while the slushy snow slowly evaporates and the flowers start to bloom, it’s time for my favorite night of the year—Hollywood’s biggest night. The Oscars! The 97th Academy...

Group picture of designers, models, backstage managers, and advisor Ms. Piotti

Walking the (Grier) Runway

Quinn Caitlin, Co-Editor In Chief March 7, 2025

“Life is a party. Dress like it.” —Audrey Hepburn After months of meticulous planning, the Fashion Club debuted its first official fashion show on February 28th. Led by founders, Sara Vélez Patiño,‘25,...

High Fashion or High Confusion?

High Fashion or High Confusion?

Sara Vélez Patiño, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2025

While the cold air blows through New York City, the streets themselves become runways. Well-dressed celebrities in oversized sunglasses breeze past fashion interns clutching garment bags and half-empty...

The Grammys are a Gray Area for Diverse Artists: By Olivia Alicéa

The Grammys are a Gray Area for Diverse Artists: By Olivia Alicéa

Olivia Alicéa, A&E Editor February 13, 2025

The 2025 Grammys had a lot to offer, but there were definitely some notable moments that left me with mixed feelings. Most of the performances were nothing short of spectacular. Collaborations between...

Cast of Grier School's musical production, "Wonderland" with accomplished choreographer, Ahmad Simmons

Musical Mania: The School Musical Is Setting the Bar High and They Have Only Just Begun

Irene Back February 13, 2025

Every spring, Grier holds the school musical, which entertains not only students and staff, but also piques the interest of people from the outside world. This coming spring, Grier’s Musical Theater...

Stella Adler, Subway | Gold Key (Mixed Media)

Scholastic Arts Competition Winners

Sara Vélez Patiño, Journalist February 13, 2025

Congratulations to all those who won and participated in the Scholastic Arts & Writing Competition! Students submit work to a regional set of judges, and those that win Gold Keys, or first place, go...

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