Sri Lankan Reggae Sensation

With his long hair, easy presence and Jamaican accent, junior Dimitri Wijisinghe could easily be mistaken for a native of the Caribbean. But this aspiring reggae artist hails from an island on the other side of the world—Sri Lanka.

Born to Sri Lankan parents in Brooklyn, New York, Wijisinghe was raised in Flatbush, a predominantly Caribbean neighborhood. He would listen to his father’s …

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Junior SING!: Stepping Their Game Up

Despite a relatively unenthusiastic opening to Junior SING!, the juniors proved themselves as formidable opponents to the seniors. The juniors left half of the audience roaring with laughter, and the other half “si-rent” after being offended. Despite a few weak points, Junior SING! was in general an excellent production that moved the audience—2 spots forward.

The Flash Player and …

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Unearthed from the Slush Pile: Just What the Doctor Ordered

Tell me if you’ve heard this one: an alien gynecologist travels through time, botching operations and having sex with his patients and nurses. Oh, and he also happens to rap. This is the premise of Kool Keith’s album, Dr. Octagonecologyst (1996).

Kool Keith began his career with the Ultramagnetic MCs, a group known for its progressive sound. Keith rapped about his treatment in a …

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Comedy Nights Are a Laugh and a Half

Comedy Night at the Laugh Factory is a Stuy tradition. This year’s Senior Comedy Night, held Friday, November 30, and Soph-Frosh Comedy Night, held Friday, December 7, hosted an outstanding group of talented stand-up comedians.

Though the turnout was low—around 100 seniors attended the senior event, while a total of 90 sophomores and freshmen attended the soph-frosh event—those who …

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Physics, Music and Motorcycles? Ja!

In 2001, music teacher Dr. Gregor Winkel took a vacation to New York City that changed the course of his career. At the time, he was living in Germany, and had graduated from the University of Cologne with a double degree in physics and music. He then worked as a research physicist, but found it “dull” and “repetitive.”

When Winkel first came to New York, he was disappointed. “You …

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Preview: One-Acts Festival 2007

The One-Acts Festival is traditionally an opportunity for newcomers to the Stuyvesant Theater Community (STC) to show off their acting chops. Last year, the STC moved the One-Acts Festival to the spring in an effort to reduce competition for actors between the One-Acts and the fall musical. This year, the festival is being held in the fall once again.

English teacher and STC faculty advisor …

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Step Away From the Gyro Cart!

For some aficionados of Middle Eastern cuisine short on money and time, the only option available to them is the nearest gyro cart. This is the equivalent of going to Taco Bell to enjoy Mexican food. Those who want a more authentic experience should go to Mamoun’s Falafel, an eatery located in the heart of St. Mark’s Place. Open since 1971, Mamoun’s has become popular by word of mouth …

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