Beyond Representation: The Underlying Flaws of Asian Portrayal

We all have our go-to film favorites to watch: classic comedies, passionate romances, or gripping thrillers.

True Talent or Leaching Off Nepotism?

If you turn on your television to watch one of Hollywood's most popular movies, there most likely exists some form of nepotism behind its scenes.

Wartime Heroics, A Misspelled Hollywood Star, and King Kong

Merian C. Cooper '1911 lived an extraordinary life.

Soprano, Entrepreneur, and Lawrentian: Monica Yunus '95

The Omaha World-Herald described the voice of acclaimed American soprano Monica Yunus '95 "like the best of diamonds: sparkling and multifaceted."

Netflix and The Irishman: The New Way of Post-Production

Devoid of theater releases during the COVID-19 pandemic, people have resorted to watching films on online movie streaming platforms.

The Art of Prose: Cracking Open the Human Psyche

If I were charged with helping an artificial intelligence understand the human mind, David Foster Wallace's essay collection Consider the Lobster and Other Essays (Consider the Lobster) would be part of its required readings.

Art for Healing: Looking for The Beauty Inside

The Beauty Inside is a 2015 Korean film in which Kim Woo Jin, the main character, wakes up everyday in a different face, body, race, and sex.

Oscar Predictions: Lawrentians Take Picks on Who Will Win Big

Bridging the Gap: A Look into the Rich Art Scene of Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a popular destination, boasting phenomenal cuisine, bustling city life, and traditional Japanese architecture.

Poetic Passion: 2020 Merrill Poet Maggie Smith Visits Lawrenceville

On Thursday, January 30, this year’s Merrill Poet Maggie Smith shared her experiences with the School community at the Edith Memorial Chapel.

Capturing a Movement: Celebrating the Photography of the Civil Rights Era

In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. brought to light the injustices of racial inequality with his “I Have a Dream” speech.

Screen Heroes: A Look into Two Legendary War Films

Throughout history, humans have gone to war with each other in attempts to obtain power, resources, and money.

Chefs of Main Street: Taking a Bite Out of Lawrenceville’s Food Scene

Ever since my II Form year, I cannot count the number of times I’ve walked past Acacia, but not once have I stepped beyond the string-lights that decorate the gravel pathway into the restaurant.

An Illustrious Road to Lawrenceville

Clark Music Center would not be the same without Laura Heimes, Lawrenceville’s Interim Director of Choral Activities.

A New Take on Cubism

Hanging amongst many other thought-provoking pieces in the Contemporary Arts Gallery of the Philadelphia Arts Museum, Tea Time stands out from the sea of color-blotched canvases that we call modern art.

Sharing a Gift: Profile on Vocalist and Performer Giao Vu Dinh ’20

Many people recognize Giao Vu Dinh ’20, a V Former from Singapore, from her musical performances at school meetings and Allegro shows.

Banned Art: Historical and Modern Insight into Artistic Censorship

Throughout history, artists have often pushed the boundaries of artistic and social standards through their work, advocating for freedom of expression while addressing social taboos, indecency, and the true definition of art.

Sweeney Todd: Introducing the Fall Musical Principals

Periwig’s annual production of the Fall Musical never fails to impress the School community.

Behind the Scenes of the Scene Shop: The Making of Sweeney Todd

The Periwig Club’s technical crew works its magic behind the scenes, making sure the show runs smoothly from start to finish; without it, there would be no show at all.

Profile: the Lawrenceville School Dance Collective

Director of Dance Derrick Wilder has been the driving force of the Dance Program since its conception 20 years ago. This year, Wilder debuted a new addition to the School’s vibrant dance culture: the Lawrenceville School Dance Collective (LSDC).

The Making of a Musician: Charlie Uffelman ’20 Profile

Early this September, Charlie Uffelman ’20 released his extended play War n’frost, on Spotify and Apple Music.

From Pageants to Prep School: Profiling Delaney Musgrave ’22

At the young age of 11, Delaney Musgrave ’22 sat in the audience of a beauty pageant to support her friend who was competing.

From Titus to Aaron: Meet the Cast

Kajal Dongre ’22 plays Titus Andronicus in this year's II Form Shakespeare production, Titus Andronicus. According to Dongre, her character a war hero returning to Rome who gets “caught in a cycle of revenge” that culminates in a series of “sometimes scary, shocking events.”

<i>Picturing Place</i>: Expressionism at its Finest

The idea of “place” has influenced Japanese art for centuries, as seen in Princeton University’s Japanese art exhibition titled Picturing Place. Over 40 paintings, prints, books, and photographs were organized into three rooms: imagined, famous, and sacred place. Multiple time periods, styles, types, and mediums were represented, featuring colorful, small, printed collections which intricate six panelled watercolors.

Meet the Director: Matthew Campbell

Matt Campbell has been integral to Periwig’s success since he joined the Lawrenceville community in 2008.

Grammy Awards Predictions 2019

This Sunday, February 10, the biggest night in music will take place: The 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Though Grammy Awards have notoriously gone to unexpected nominees, there will be numerous chart-topping and record hits recognized throughout the night.

David Hernandez '19: Exploring Music and Theatre

One of the most familiar faces on campus, David Hernandez ’19 is well-known for his involvement in the performing arts at Lawrenceville. However, what most are often unfamiliar with is his Periwig journey and how he has grown to immerse himself within the artistic community.

Sounds into Stories: Lawrenceville's Music Production

Many of us watch our peers play concertos or sing Broadway musical numbers at events ranging from Allegro Shows to Midday Music.

Searching: A Tale of Technology and Terror

Many believe that Silicon Valley holds the future for our society.

What to Expect at Winterfest 2019

Periwig’s annual production of Winterfest, a set of student-directed and acted short plays, returns to the Black Box Theater in the Kirby Arts Center this Friday and Saturday.