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The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

The student news site of Yorktown High School

Yorktown Sentry

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Review of Arctic Monkeys Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino

Review of Arctic Monkeys’ Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino

Samuel Levy, Guest Writer June 6, 2018

Halfway through my first listen of the Arctic Monkey's Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, I realized that the world is currently in a pretty strange place. A reality TV star is president, the Washington Capitals have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals...

Frankie Cosmos new album Vessel was released in late March

Review of Frankie Cosmo’s Vessel

Samuel Levy, Guest Writer May 3, 2018

I first experienced the aura of Frankie Cosmos when Vine was in its short-lived prime. The social network actually proved a somewhat reliable source for finding good music quickly, as it only could feature a measure or two of a beat or riff, which is...

Five Albums to Look Forward to This Spring

Nathan Dent, Sentry Staff Reporter April 30, 2018

This spring is poised to be full of exciting new album releases from artists ranging from Charlie Puth to Post Malone. Below are five albums to get excited about. Number One: Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer Janelle Monáe’s upcoming album, Dirty...

The D.C. metro area has numerous venues that host artists and music groups almost every night of the week during the summer.

Must-See Live Music: D.C.’s Summer 2018 Concerts

Caroline Boda, Sentry Staff Reporter April 26, 2018

The D.C. metro area is filled with an abundance of concert venues. From indoor nightclubs to baseball fields that double as live music arenas, every music lover can find a place that suits their needs. Especially during the summer months, these venues...

14-year-old British actress Millie Bobby Brown has quickly risen to fame in Hollywood.

Hollywood’s “It Girl”: Millie Bobby Brown

Eliza Howard, Sentry Staff Reporter April 23, 2018

Millie Bobby Brown is making the runs around Hollywood, and her quick rise to fame has not gone unnoticed. The British actress’ cool, confident personality made the whole world fall in love with the Stranger Things star. Walking down the SAG (Screen...

April 22, 2018 is not just another Earth Day due to the bitter debates over climate change and environmental protection.

Earth Day: History and Happenings

Fiona Flaherty, Sentry Staff Reporter April 22, 2018

Earth Day is here, and many are gearing up with trash collection bags and earthy-themed foods to celebrate. But, April 22, 2018 is not just another Earth Day. Since last January, the bitter debates over climate change and environmental protection have...

Harry Styles has performed two new unreleased songs that have fueled rumors while possibly ending a controversy about his sexuality.

Does Harry Styles Swing In More Than One Direction?

Garret Ferguson, Sentry Staff Reporter April 15, 2018

The immensely popular boy band One Direction separated in 2016, leading the members into many different directions. The five-member band was formed on the British version of the singing competition The X Factor and gained an international fanbase after...

Hoodie Out

Hoodie Out

Joanna Domson, Sentry Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

On Thursday, February 5, the Minority Student Achievement Network, or MSAN, sponsored a “Hoodie Out.”  Students swarmed the halls decked in hoodies, with their hoods up, and buttons to support the cause: awareness of racial stereotyping.   It is...

Club of the Month: Model General Assembly

Club of the Month: Model General Assembly

Emily Burke, Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

Many students think that they are too young to make a difference in their communities or that they do not have any real opportunities to speak their minds on issues that are important to them. However, Model General Assembly offers students a chance to...

Scholars Take Scholastics

Scholars Take Scholastics

Emily Calvert, Sentry Staff Reporter February 27, 2015

Every year, students are given an opportunity to express themselves through visual and literary arts in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. More than 90,000 students across the nation participate. This year, a number of students participated in all...

Hacked to Death? Or New Life

Hacked to Death? Or New Life

Sean Muth, Sentry Staff Reporter February 2, 2015

The end of December is usually the time when the last round of award winning films are released into theaters. After all, most people see at least a couple of movies over their holiday break. However, this holiday season saw the release of the controversial...

Homemade Gifts for Your Homies

Homemade Gifts for Your Homies

Emily Calvert, Sentry Staff Reporter December 21, 2014

These thoughtful DIY gifts are all easy to create and guaranteed to make your loved ones happy this holiday season. Cookies in a Jar- This fun gift is perfect for the holiday season. All you have to do is put all the ingredients of a cookie mix into...

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