The Monarch

MAP in Action on the National Stage

Last month, nine Mitty Advocacy Project (MAP) representatives traveled to DC to attend the St. Ignatian Teach-In for Justice, affecting real change through their reformative proposals on four social justice issues.

Katherine Wilcox, Emma Lee, Jonathan Chen, and Suhas Chaganti • December 7, 2023

Every year, dozens of Catholic institutions around the country attend the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice (IFTJ) in Washington, D.C.. Originally created to honor Jesuits who were martyred in El Salvador...

What’s in Vogue at Paris Fashion Week? Bed Bugs

Sophomore staff writer Amira Mulji humorously recaps the infamous bed bug incident at Paris Fashion Week.

Amira Mulji, Staff Writer • November 27, 2023

Social media stars Alix Earle, Monet McMichael, & Meredith Duxbury were among the fresh faces invited to walk in Paris Fashion Week. They quietly swapped their Dior for bug repellent and Chanel for bed nets as fashion attendees tip-toed around Paris, clearly dissing the latest trend to sweep the streets and sheets of Paris.

“For All The Dogs” Recapped

Aarya Gupta '27 critiques questionable ad-libs & recaps A-List features for everyone's favorite Toronto man's latest album.

Aarya Gupta, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023

It definitely isn't Drake's best record, but it was a return to form following the sub-par albums he’s been releasing for the past few years. He had several good rapping performances and his singing seems to have seriously improved.

Why Does Music Even Matter?

Jacob Park '25 pages through centuries of music history to find the true meaning of the art form.

Jacob Park, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023

It does not matter if a song is considered well-written, because it has already transcended itself. In this way, music begins to form a personal relationship with its listener only when some kind of emotion is present.

Dominic Fike’s “Sunburn:” His Time Capsule Unlocked

Theresa Hoang '24 delivers the whole story on Fike's Sunburn album and the battle with addiction and vices that sparked it.

Theresa Hoang, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023

Mind you, these songs were made years ago when Dominic had a very different perspective of the world, when he “lived alone with no furniture, just a studio, half a bed, and a very whole addiction.”

What makes Type-Moon Visual Novels so Good

Suyog Vibhuti '25 introduces readers to the niche world of visual novels.

Suyog Vibhuti, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023

Bad endings lurk around the corner of every decision you make, vastly outnumbering good endings. If the reader isn’t careful, an ignominious death can spell the premature end of a grander story.

Everything But the Bagel: The Film that Swept the Oscars

Callie Watson '24 muses on the absurdist film that took 2023 by storm: Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Callie Watson, Staff Writer • May 9, 2023

Well, eventually the protagonist Evelyn Wang will have to save the multiverse from an evil bagel by kung-fu fighting IRS agents, and on the way she will discover alternate versions of herself.

Stars, They’re Not Like Us!

In an age where everyone is trying to be relatable, where exactly do celebrities fit in?

Abigail Nelson, Staff Writer • May 8, 2023

But lately, it seems that celebrities are trying a little too hard to be relatable to the masses. From posting “candid” pictures of themselves in sweatpants to raving about their love for fast food, it seems like everyone in Hollywood is trying to prove they’re just like us. But let’s be real: we don’t care. Or at least I don’t.

Lana Del Rey’s DYKTTATUOB: A Spectacular Mix of Old and New

A closer look at Lana del Rey's newest record and her return to her past.

Nicole Hartman, Staff Writer • May 8, 2023

A sure highlight in her discography, the record shows her maturity, newfound hope, and artistry that comes from being a veteran in show business.

Exploding Rocket Noodles in the Newest Kerbal Space Program

Suyog Vibhuti '25 breaks down the buggy and oddly carb-loaded mess that is KSP 2.

Suyog Vibhuti, Staff Writer • May 8, 2023

As such, the moment any sort of force gets applied to them, all sense of physics goes flying out the window, rockets start wobbling and tipping over uncontrollably, and the player is left to lament the loss of a rocket as stable as overcooked spaghetti.

And the Golden Globe for Best Dressed Goes to…

Kaydence Liu '24 recaps the best of this year's Golden Globe Awards

Kaydence Liu, Staff Writer • February 17, 2023

If the 2023 Golden Globes is any indication of the progression in red carpet fashion, then I’m excited to see what the rest of the year will bring in.

World Cup Wrapped: Qatar Edition

The top three teams from the legendary Qatar World Cup and their best moments.

Aadhithan Arivalagan, Staff Writer • February 17, 2023

Despite an otherworldly WC Final effort from Mbappe (no one could've predicted that hat trick), Argentina won it on penalties, and Messi’s legacy as the greatest player to ever touch a soccer ball was secured.