Photo from the New York Times: Smoke and his cousin Sammy surviving the night. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" is the perfect mix of horror and supernatural activity. But this movie is not your typical horror movie; it's way more than creepy, unsettling scenes and vampires. It's a story that sits with you … Continue reading “Sinners” a fantastic story of faith, flaws, and fallout
By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 What would the world look like without Black creativity? The way we dress, the music we listen to, the trends we follow are all influenced by Black people. Black creativity has transcended through generations creating cultural importance and impact not just within the Black community, but the whole world. Beginning in … Continue reading Black creativity changed the world, so we should acknowledge its legacy
Image from MovieFone: The cast of Gossip Girl. By Krystal Torres '25 Dramatic, misleading (in a good way), mysterious: these are all words one can use to describe the 2012 hit show Gossip Girl. From the first episode, a big plot twist happens, and it immediately hooks you in. This show stars Blake Lively and … Continue reading Gossip Girl reels audience in from the very first episode
By Shaliyah Howell '25 On April 24, 2025, I attended an event for Black-owned food businesses to network with each other and their customers, an experience I will never forget. Hosted at the Cambria Hotel in downtown New Haven, the event was full of amazing food, inspiring business owners, and powerful connections and conversations about … Continue reading Black foodie event makes a foodie out of everybody
Photo by Kerwnny Jones '26: Kerwnny Jones '26 is known to have a unique style at DHS. By Krystal Torres '25 Students at Derby High School all dress differently. There are many different styles, ways of dressing, and ways of accessorizing. Some students find an interest in thrifted clothes, while others like to buy their … Continue reading The Raider Press looks into styles and aesthetics at DHS
by Vincent Trinh '25 In this episode of Vinny's Film Critiques, I, Vinny, discuss the new Minecraft movie and how TikTok trends have affected its bizarre influence on the world. Popular trends associated with "sh*tposting" internet culture are put on the stand. The Minecraft movie has seen questionable and mischievous behavior from its fans during … Continue reading Vinny’s Film Critiques Ep. 1 (ft. Sofia Rudus)
Thank you to art teacher Kevin Daly for the student artwork displayed here. Zanae Worgs '25Graphite on paper Kezia Amartey '25Graphite on paper Giana Ropicki '25Cubist GuitarCharcoal and pastel on paper Krystal Torres,'25Cubist guitarCharcoal and pastel on paper Kevin Ferriera '25Pop art self portraitTempura on paper Ashe Clark '25Pop art self portraitTempura on paper
Photo by Kristian Fearon '25: Italian teacher Hunter Sigona putting a thumbs up for the camera! By Kristian Fearon '25 Food is more than a necessity: it is also a way to display culture, heritage, and pride. In the DHS community, there are many students and teachers with many diverse backgrounds. Today I focus on … Continue reading Sigona explores Italian culture through food
Photo by Jayla Anderson: Jessica Yanes holding the book "Room" by Emma Donoghue By Jayla Anderson '26 “Room” by Emma Donoghue is by far one of the most exciting and attention-grabbing books ever written. “Room” is a 336-page psychological fiction novel published in 2010. Donoghue got the idea for the plot of her book from … Continue reading Mother and son trapped in a tiny space, bound by a monster: a deep dive into Room by Emma Donoghue
By Vincent Trinh '25 On March 7 and 8, DHS will be adapting the cult-classic High School Musical with its High School Musical Junior production. This will be the second theatrical production tackled by DHS, following last year’s hit Aladdin. High School Musical is a 2006 Disney movie that follows the tantalizing drama and romance … Continue reading DHS High School Musical has something for old and new fans
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