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The Court Street Press

The Student News Site of Central Bucks High School West

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Album Review: Basement Style by Jaya the Cat

Jaya the Cat, an ignored band, somehow managed to combine rap-metal and ska pun in a way that works surprisingly well.
Alex Hartin, Staff Writer January 16, 2021

Twenty years ago, Jaya the Cat, a reggae-punk band from Boston put out an album called Basement Style that nobody cared about. It did not go on to become a cult classic and will never find itself on any...

New Year, New Trends. But What Will They be in 2021?

New Year, New Trends. But What Will They be in 2021?

My predictions for the fashion trends of 2021.
Ainsley Massey, Staff Writer January 16, 2021

I believe we all are familiar with the 2020 fashion trend of sweatpants and hoodies. With no need to wear an eye-catching outfit amidst a pandemic, I am hopeful that 2021 will provide us with opportunities...

Album Review: Lighting to the Nations by Diamond Head

Album Review: Lighting to the Nations by Diamond Head

Alex Hartin, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

Originally released October 3rd, 1980 | Rerecorded and re-released November 20th, 2020 Legendary British heavy metal band Diamond Head recently re-recorded their entire debut album, 1980’s Lighting...

Brooke F.- “Frank Zappa has always been a huge inspiration of mine both musically and creatively so one day, I was listening to Apostrophe, the album, and kept looking at it and wondering, ‘If only he was smiling a bit…’. So, I tried my best using color pencil, acrylic, ink pens, and all the jazz. He’s the one musician I draw the most, so I wanted to make one that counted!”

High School Student Art Gallery

As an artist myself, quarantine has allowed me to dedicate more time towards my hobby. Curious about what other artists during this time have done, I asked if anyone had artwork to share and was in awe with all the replies!
Trisha George, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

What Netflix holiday movie should you watch over break?

What Netflix holiday movie should you watch over break?

Recently, I have watched Netflix holiday movies so you don’t have to. Here is 4 movies released in 2020 and my thoughts on them:
Jane Shapiro, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

Holidate Rating: 5/5 stars The movie follows Sloane, a 30-year old girl who recently became single. She meets a guy at the mall, and they establish a deal: that they will date each other, but only...

Behind the Album: CB West Orchestra Edition

Behind the Album: CB West Orchestra Edition

Covid-19 causes Orchestra to Push Boundaries
Ainsley Massey, Staff Writer December 17, 2020

With the holiday season among us, the CB West and Lenape Orchestras would usually be preparing for a traditional winter concert. However, the circumstances of the pandemic challenged them to create a new...

Bucks Favorite Songs in 2020

Bucks’ Favorite Songs in 2020

Ava Burchell, Staff Writer December 16, 2020

“‘The Bigger Picture’ by Lil Baby” - Ryan Hartnett, Senior  “‘betty’ by Taylor Swift and ‘warm glow’ by Hippo Campus” - Abby Jenkinson, Senior  “‘Doing It Wrong’ by...

Tenet: A Bright Spot for the Movie Industry in 2020? [A Spoiler-free Review]

Tenet: A Bright Spot for the Movie Industry in 2020? [A Spoiler-free Review]

Sam Bayless, Staff Writer December 9, 2020
It's been a couple weeks since I've seen the film, and only now have I regained enough sanity to organize my thoughts and produce a coherent synopsis and opinion on it.
Lindsey Todd 12 Self-Publishes Debut Novel

Lindsey Todd ’12 Self-Publishes Debut Novel

Written with a clear aim for young audiences, CB West Graduate Lindsey Todd's debut novel is enjoyable reading.
Liam Price, Editor December 8, 2020

In 2012, Lindsey Todd graduated from Central Bucks High School West. Less than a decade later, she has self-published her debut novel, Closure. Written in the second-person point of view, narrated...

Album Review: The Ends by The OBGMs

Album Review: The Ends by The OBGMs

Alex Hartin, Staff Writer November 22, 2020

“In my mind, I honestly think we’re the greatest band in the world.”  A statement like this would be shocking from anyone, let alone the singer of a practically unknown band - let alone one...

The best-recognized version of the cover, featuring Bowie in his Haddon Hall apartment in a Michael Fish dress, was only ever used on the original UK release. Vetoed by executives for the American release, it wouldnt be reinstated until 1990.

Album Review: “The Man Who Sold the World” by David Bowie

With the 50th anniversary of a classic David Bowie album upon us, it seems like the perfect time for a listen.
Ryan Keating, Editor November 4, 2020
With the 50th anniversary of a classic David Bowie album upon us, it seems like the perfect time for a listen.
Graphic Novel Review: Ronin by Frank Miller

Graphic Novel Review: Ronin by Frank Miller

I highly recommend this graphic novel.
Connor Sturza, '20 June 5, 2020

Ronin was published by DC comics as a 6 issue limited series written and illustrated by Frank Miller with help of his then wife Lynn Varley, who also collaborated on some of Millers well-known works like...

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