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The Searchlight
The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight
The Student News Site of Walpole High School

The Searchlight

Mary McAvoy, Author

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Album artwork for Foster the People's "Supermodel"

Foster the People Solidifies Their Musical Identity on Sophomore Album “Supermodel”

Mary McAvoy
April 17, 2014
"Endless Love" is expected to be popular in theaters this Valentine's Day.

Variety of Romance Films to Hit Theaters This Valentine’s Day

Mary McAvoy
February 13, 2014
Side-by-side comparison of iOs7 and iOs6 homescreen

iOS7 Craze Meets Onslaught of Criticism and Praise

Mary McAvoy
October 31, 2013
Artwork for London Grammar's debut album, "If You Wait."

London Grammar’s “If You Wait” Stands Strong Despite Comparisons

Mary McAvoy
September 26, 2013
Summer 2013 Box Office Dominated by Comedy

Summer 2013 Box Office Dominated by Comedy

Mary McAvoy
September 13, 2013
The Goo Goo Dolls' "Magnetic" Fails to Draw the Listener In

The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Magnetic” Fails to Draw the Listener In

Mary McAvoy
June 24, 2013
"Teen Wolf" Returns for Its Darkest Season Yet

“Teen Wolf” Returns for Its Darkest Season Yet

Mary McAvoy
June 3, 2013
Mr. Falker conducts the Orchestra at Pops Night

Annual Pops Night Concert a Lively Sendoff for Class of 2013

Mary McAvoy
May 22, 2013
Album artwork for Phoenix's "Bankrupt!"

Phoenix Effectively Adopts a New Style With “Bankrupt!”

Mary McAvoy
May 18, 2013
Orchestra performs at the Walpole High School spring concert.

Music Students Successfully Perform Difficult Spring Concert

Mary McAvoy
April 29, 2013
OneRepublic's "Native" Showcases a Fresh Take on Pop Music

OneRepublic’s “Native” Showcases a Fresh Take on Pop Music

Mary McAvoy
April 10, 2013
New Adaptations Keep Zombie Genre Thriving

New Adaptations Keep Zombie Genre Thriving

Mary McAvoy
March 18, 2013
Dance Company girls perform during the Rebel Showcase. Photo/Caitlin Conlon

Rebel Showcase Provides Support for Clubs and Entertainment for all

Mary McAvoy
March 11, 2013
Most Anticipated Music of 2013

Most Anticipated Music of 2013

Mary McAvoy
February 6, 2013
Members of the Walpole High Jazz Band perform at the Winter Concert.

Winter Concert Brings Holiday Cheer to Walpole High School

Mary McAvoy
January 2, 2013
Green Day's "¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tre!" Continues a Long Drawn Out Legacy

Green Day’s “¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tre!” Continues a Long Drawn Out Legacy

Mary McAvoy
December 18, 2012
Coldplay's Newer Works Pale in Comparison to "Parachutes"

Coldplay’s Newer Works Pale in Comparison to “Parachutes”

Mary McAvoy
November 8, 2012
The album of cover of Taylor Swift's fourth album "Red."

Taylor Swift’s “Red” Shatters Her Usual Stereotype

Mary McAvoy
October 30, 2012
Matt and Kim Stick to Their Roots with Fourth Release "Lightning"

Matt and Kim Stick to Their Roots with Fourth Release “Lightning”

Mary McAvoy
October 18, 2012
Ed Sheeran Gives Fans the Ultimate Concert Experience

Ed Sheeran Gives Fans the Ultimate Concert Experience

Mary McAvoy
October 6, 2012
Battle Born, Released on Sptember 17, 2012 is Sure to Put The Killers Back in the Spotlight.

“Battle Born” Gives the Killers a Fighting Chance

Mary McAvoy
September 27, 2012
Two Door Cinema Club's "Beacon" Shines Spotlight on Alternative Music

Two Door Cinema Club’s “Beacon” Shines Spotlight on Alternative Music

Mary McAvoy
September 14, 2012
The best new music of summer 2012

Your Summer Soundtrack: The Best New and Upcoming Albums

Mary McAvoy
May 30, 2012
Mr. Kim edits a poster for the Dance Company show.

Rich Kim Directs Successful Dance Company Show

Mary McAvoy
April 28, 2012
"The Hunger Games" Soundtrack Does Not Disappoint

“The Hunger Games” Soundtrack Does Not Disappoint

Mary McAvoy
April 3, 2012
Fake Facebook Profiles Pose Threat for Students

Fake Facebook Profiles Pose Threat for Students

Mary McAvoy
March 28, 2012
"Awake" Pilot Gives Interesting Preview of New Series

“Awake” Pilot Gives Interesting Preview of New Series

Mary McAvoy
February 29, 2012
The album cover for Lana Del Rey's "Born to Die"

Lana Del Rey Brings Originality to Music Industry

Mary McAvoy
February 22, 2012
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