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Brookline Educational Theatre Company (BETCo) students performed over Zoom on Wednesday, April 15.

Betco’s production of “It Takes a Village” explores concepts related to community and an individuals’ role in it

Raiya Khan, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
Del Ray's seventh studio album, “Chemtrails Over the Country Club,” was released on March 19, 2021, with “Let Me Love You Like a Woman” as the promotional single.

Del Ray experiments with a different sound in “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”

Anastasiya Semyannikova, Arts Editor
May 1, 2021
In the original piece, “This Car Drives Me Up the Wall," The Music Collective compiled clips of each performer into a creative music video.

The Music Collective’s performance featured creative music videos as well as live music

Ryan Kravitz, Staff Writer
May 1, 2021
The Virtual A Cappella Fest featured many performers and groups. The songs were beautifully performed and evoked a multitude of emotions.

Virtual A Cappella Fest evokes a multitude of emotions

Alice MacGarvie Thompson, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
The Townwide Orchestra, Brookline Youth Orchestra and Brookline high school orchestra came together and performed a variety of songs on Wednesday, March 24 over Zoom.

Although a feat in and of itself, the virtual format of the All-Town Orchestra Concert at times held it back

Benjamin Tytell, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
Taking place over Zoom on March 26 at 7:00 p.m., the high school's virtual Open Mic Night was an enjoyable and entertaining event.

Open Mic Night was a fun and light production

Anisa Sharma and Ava Varrell
April 5, 2021
"Life Support'' released on Feb. 26, 2021, is comprised of poetic lyrics, entrancing production and unique sound.

Madison Beer’s debut album “Life Support” establishes Beer within the music industry through poetic lyrics and captivating sound

Alejandro Gonzalez, Staff Writer
March 21, 2021
“Separate ≠ Equal” was made up of a compilation of short plays, each with its own message.

Virtual Spring Play, “Separate ≠ Equal,” addresses racial injustice through entertaining performances

Eleanor Bergstein and Alejandro Gonzalez
March 15, 2021
"That Makes Two of Us," utilized the features of Zoom to its highest capabilities in order to tell a humorous, yet relatable and emotional story.

“That Makes Two of Us” uses Zoom to create a unique and creative theater experience

Taj Horowitz, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
The Chamber Music Festival happened on Feb. 10 an hour-long Zoom which showcased a variety of music.

The Chamber Festival evokes a variety of emotions from the viewers

Anna Marosfoi, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021
Senior Eve Jones plays #1 in the scene "1 in 4." The most recent BETCo show explored issues related to Title IX's clause against gender-based violence, including sexual assault, rape culture, and toxic masculinity.

BETCo’s “Asking For It” shines a lights on topics such as gender dynamics and sexual assault while incorporating humor into the performance

Sofia Hauser, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
Set in the 1970s, "Lavender Menace" breaks down what it meant to be gay during the feminist movement at that time.

“Lavender Menace” Uses a Historical Story to Convey a Current Message

Sophie Schulman-Cahn, Staff Writer
February 14, 2021
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