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Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

AFS Showcase returns after last year’s virtual performance

Noa Biener November 17, 2021

The high school talent show, AFS Showcase, took place in-person on November 12 and 13 for the first time since the pandemic. The show consists of student acts, and all proceeds go to American Field Services,...

Alex and Myles

Local art show features SHS students

Adam O'Connor November 9, 2021

After a difficult year for in-person art shows, the Shorewood Artists Guild will be hosting a special in-person exhibition on November 11. The event, called “Art at the Atrium," will be held from...

The Mezze Platter served on a wooden cutting board features three different dips, pickled vegetables and pita bread.

A Last Taste: Bistro serves up classy cuisine

Natasha Davis June 9, 2021

As my senior year comes to an end, I have thought long and hard about which restaurant I wanted to review for our last issue. I’ve tasted many different cuisines found in Shorewood, but I haven’t been...

Students sit under the prom tent. The event was disappointing for many students.

School formals leave seniors unimpressed

Lulu Fregoso and Ellie DeWeerdt June 8, 2021

At the end of a difficult year, seniors looked forward to two events that culminated their four years at Shorewood High School — Senior Fling and “Mask”erade Ball. Both were held back to back at...

Lana Del Rey recently released her new album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club. It showcases a more mature sound.

Lana Del Rey album refines her identity

Eva McNally April 27, 2021

American singer-songwriter, Elizabeth Grant, professionally known as Lana Del Rey, recently released her seventh studio album and sixth major-label record, entitled Chemtrails Over the Country Club. Lana...

Students rehearse for the spring musical, Working, in the North Gym. There are a total of 14 cast members in the production, which will be filmed over the course of two weeks.

Drama prepares for pre-filmed performance

Sam Diliberti and Sophie Diliberti April 27, 2021

The SHS drama department is in rehearsals for their first musical of the year, Working. Adapted from the original version in 2012, the show features music from various composers such as Lin Manuel Miranda...

Yearbook release date pushed to August

Jonah Javorsky and Sophie Diliberti April 27, 2021

Copperdome, the yearbook club, will be sending out the yearbook in August instead of the normal early June release. “We were hoping that the spring would give us better photo opportunities, so we...

Rileys Sandwich Co. sits on Oakland Ave. The new restaurant serves sandwiches, avocado toast and more.

Just A Taste: New sandwich shop serves large portions

Natasha Davis April 27, 2021

A new restaurant in town takes first prize for biggest sandwiches. Serving both high quality and high quantity, Riley’s Sandwich Co. does not disappoint. This new sandwich shop recently opened on Oakland...

Local authors new YA novel worth a read

Local author’s new YA novel worth a read

Laura Oldfather March 25, 2021

Perhaps you’re looking for a good YA novel, maybe specifically an Asian American story and perspective right now. Whatever kind of book you want your next read to be, I highly recommend you read American...

Pale Waves explores young adulthood in their new album. The album has topped the UK charts.

Pale Waves explores the trials and tribulations of young adulthood

Eva McNally March 24, 2021

English indie rock band, Pale Waves, recently released their second studio album, entitled Who Am I? The four member group contains Heather Baron-Gracie as lead vocalist, Ciara Doran on the drums, Hugo...

Henry Colucci, sophomore, plays guitar. Performers will be able to perfect their acts,
since everything is being prerecorded.

Showcase to feature more modern sounds

Abi Knox and Shubh Goyal March 24, 2021

CORRECTION: In the print issue, it incorrectly states that Showcase will be free to watch. SEED will be sending out an RSVP link to students to view the performance, with a cost of $15 to watch. Shorewood...

Run. revolves around a daughter in a wheelchair and her wacky mother.

New thriller sends chills down your spine

Sophia Wiley February 19, 2021

Run. (2020) is a mystery thriller film, directed by Aneesh Chaganty, that follows the lives of Diane Sherman (Sarah Paulson) and her daughter, Chloe (Kiera Allen). Chloe seems to be a normal teen, interested...