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Marcus Peng

Marcus Peng, Arts Editor

Marcus Peng (he/him) is currently a junior and has been on the Cypress for two years. He likes to talk about rowing nonstop, draw, and make maps. For Marcus' eighth birthday, his dad gave him a real samurai sword, which he still uses to open envelopes and Amazon packages.

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Created by artist Seth Eastman in 1851, the painting “Ball Playing among the Sioux Indians” depicts a group of Indigenous people in the midst of a competitive ball game.

The Indigenous history of Lacrosse

Seth Wolpowitz and Marcus Peng
November 21, 2023
1989 (Taylors Version) is one of the four albums Taylor Swift has re-recorded since 2021.

“1989 (Taylors Version)” falls short of former glory

Marcus Peng, Arts Editor
November 7, 2023
Featuring pineapples, high school romance and murder, Bottoms, directed by Emma Seligman, was one of the top films released this summer of 2023.

“Bottoms” is a slew of contradictions creating a weird but wonderful masterpiece

Marcus Peng, Arts Editor
October 12, 2023
For senior Martha Bialek, preparing dumplings brings her joy and allows her to carry on family traditions.

Martha Bialek incorporates culture into cuisine

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Oftentimes, poetry slam events have a theme. Brookrhymes, however, did not have one, providing the performers with full creative liberty.

Students take the stage at Brookrhymes Poetry Slam

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Against its large, blank walls, the art pieces in Praise Shadows Art Gallery stand out with their bold, bright colors. Tucked away in Coolidge Corner, the gallery showcases pieces of all different styles by people of all different backgrounds.

Praise Shadows Art Gallery shines light on local artists

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023

Cirque du Soleil soars with “Corteo”

Serena Ibanez and Marcus Peng
January 17, 2023
Warriors for Animal Rights Club was founded in Oct. 2021 and serves to advance the rights and protections of animals. One of their first initiatives was to educate students and staff about the benefits of a more plant-based diet. In collaboration with Sasha Palmer, Director of Food Services at the Public Schools of Brookline, the club helped implement Meatless Mondays in the spring semester of the 2021-22 school year.

Warriors for Animal Rights Club introduces more inclusive lunch options with Meatless Mondays

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
The Warriors for Animal Rights club hosted a meeting with speakers Kathy Halamka and Jennifer D’Angelo on farmed animal sanctuaries and community outreach during X-block at 11:00 a.m. on Wed. Dec. 14.

Warriors for Animal Rights hosts animal sanctuary educator

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
Boys varsity hockey lost their second game to the Wellesely Raiders 3-0 this past Saturday. The Warriors managed to play strong throughout the game.

Boys varsity hockey loses 3-0 to Wellesely on alumni day

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
December 20, 2022
Boys wrestling won first place in the sectionals last year. Even though the coaches left the team, the team is working hard to prepare for their next season.

Boys wrestling team prepares for next season after the coaches leave

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
November 20, 2022
Yuki Nishizawa is a special educator at the Bridge program.

Yuki Nishizawa

Marcus Peng, Staff Writer
October 15, 2022
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