The Mirror

The student-run newspaper of Northwood School in Lake Placid.

by: Jordan ShullenbergerPosted on:

Recommendations of the Week: Jordan Shullenberger ’25

Jordan Shullenberger ’24. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.

Last week, we got some good recommendations from Colton Cushman ’25. This week, I thought I might provide my own. What good is this series if I can’t even recommend something myself? This week, I have a few songs, a movie, and a show I’d love for people to check out.

 

 

 

Jazz (We’ve Got) – A Tribe Called Quest (1991)

Since February is Black History Month, this song is very fitting for the theme. A Tribe Called Quest became a famous group in the 90s era of hip hop with their creation of what is called “jazz rap.” The Low End Theory combines smooth jazz beats with vocals that hit every beat just right. A Tribe Called Quest is part of a large collection of hip-hop artists called The Native Tongues that focus their music on Afrocentrism and elevating black music in America. If you haven’t listened to this song, dim the lights and put it on because it is literally music to your ears.

 

Olufe feat. Wande Coal – WizKid (2023)

This song is a bit different from Jazz (We’ve Got) because it’s straight from Africa. WizKid has dominated the top charts for the past couple of years, and I’m sure you’ve heard a song from him before. His most recent release, “S2,” is an EP that was dropped in December of 2023. This song is the type that comes to mind when you think of Afro beats.

 

The Grand Budapest Hotel – Wes Anderson (2014)

If we’re talking about recommendations, how can I not recommend my favorite movie? This movie by Wes Anderson is quirky, funny, goofy, sentimental, and artistic. And the vibes are immaculate. Watching this movie makes me feel like I’m a child again, and I’m playing with my figurines, making up my own storyline. It has a banger cast, and the acting is very well done. The story follows a journalist who travels to the hotel and meets its owner. The owner recollects the crazy tale of how he came to inherit the enchanted old ruin back in its glory days. The film explores the themes of nostalgia, friendship, and loyalty and is a must-watch.

 

Ted Lasso (2020)

I can’t recommend this show enough. By far, it is the best show I’ve ever watched. Being a soccer player myself, I enjoy the story, but it’s more than just a show about soccer. It exhibits character growth, love, loss, and happiness, and it’s an extremely sentimental show. Moreover, it is very funny. There are some corny jokes in there, but overall, the humor is of good taste. This show has a bit of everything for everyone, and you should listen to your neighbor and give it a watch. It lives up to the hype.

The Northwood Mirror

The student-run newspaper of Northwood School in Lake Placid

Northwood Life

Recommendations of the Week: Jordan Shullenberger ’25

Last week, we got some good recommendations from Colton Cushman ’25. This week, I thought I might provide…

By Jordan Shullenberger

Listen Read this article aloud

Jordan Shullenberger ’24. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.

Last week, we got some good recommendations from Colton Cushman ’25. This week, I thought I might provide my own. What good is this series if I can’t even recommend something myself? This week, I have a few songs, a movie, and a show I’d love for people to check out.

 

 

 

Jazz (We’ve Got) – A Tribe Called Quest (1991)

Since February is Black History Month, this song is very fitting for the theme. A Tribe Called Quest became a famous group in the 90s era of hip hop with their creation of what is called “jazz rap.” The Low End Theory combines smooth jazz beats with vocals that hit every beat just right. A Tribe Called Quest is part of a large collection of hip-hop artists called The Native Tongues that focus their music on Afrocentrism and elevating black music in America. If you haven’t listened to this song, dim the lights and put it on because it is literally music to your ears.

 

Olufe feat. Wande Coal – WizKid (2023)

This song is a bit different from Jazz (We’ve Got) because it’s straight from Africa. WizKid has dominated the top charts for the past couple of years, and I’m sure you’ve heard a song from him before. His most recent release, “S2,” is an EP that was dropped in December of 2023. This song is the type that comes to mind when you think of Afro beats.

 

The Grand Budapest Hotel – Wes Anderson (2014)

If we’re talking about recommendations, how can I not recommend my favorite movie? This movie by Wes Anderson is quirky, funny, goofy, sentimental, and artistic. And the vibes are immaculate. Watching this movie makes me feel like I’m a child again, and I’m playing with my figurines, making up my own storyline. It has a banger cast, and the acting is very well done. The story follows a journalist who travels to the hotel and meets its owner. The owner recollects the crazy tale of how he came to inherit the enchanted old ruin back in its glory days. The film explores the themes of nostalgia, friendship, and loyalty and is a must-watch.

 

Ted Lasso (2020)

I can’t recommend this show enough. By far, it is the best show I’ve ever watched. Being a soccer player myself, I enjoy the story, but it’s more than just a show about soccer. It exhibits character growth, love, loss, and happiness, and it’s an extremely sentimental show. Moreover, it is very funny. There are some corny jokes in there, but overall, the humor is of good taste. This show has a bit of everything for everyone, and you should listen to your neighbor and give it a watch. It lives up to the hype.