REVIEWS

Sherlock Holmes was not someone that ever wanted friends before he meets John. There is no doubt that John brings him what he needs to fulfill his humanity. “I don’t have friends, I’ve just got one.” “You were the best and the wisest man that I have ever known.”

“So in fact, I’m your best friend?” “Of course you are, of course, you are my best friend.”

Now, go watch the BBC series, Sherlock! I promise you, you will like it.

Airpods Pro 2: They Never Miss a Beat

By Rohan Goswami

As a music lover, I know that there are many ways to enjoy your favorite artist’s masterpieces, but maybe you are like me and choose headphones and earbuds.

I recently got the new AirPods Pro 2, launched on September 23, 2022, at a price of $249 from Apple. I’ve also always owned a pair of earbuds and take a pair with me everywhere I go. However, this pair is hands down my favorite.

Starting with their size, the case fits comfortably in the palm of my hand and the earbuds themselves are so small and lightweight that I forget I am wearing them at times. Even though they are small, the rubber ear tips make sure they do not fall out of my ears, and the four included sizes allow everyone to get a snug fit and a good seal for the Active Noise Canceling.

The ANC has greatly improved since the last generation. Apple’s new H2 chip inside the earbuds allows for two times more noise reduction. Compared to the on-ear Beats Solo Pro headphones I own with ANC, I would choose the AirPods Pro 2 over those headphones every single time. Despite their compact size, they block out just about everything, allowing me to hear my music loud and clear without disruption. I can listen to Billie Eilish on a sidewalk in NYC or during the Dining Hall rush hour without the music being drowned out.

The Airpods Pro 2 produce more bass and crisper highs over the prior generation with their new custom-built driver and amplifier, giving users a better listening experience.

The battery life on the earbuds received an upgrade as well. You get 6 hours of charge on the earbuds, with 24 extra hours using the charging case, for a total of 30 hours of listening time.

Because of the size, many users tend to lose track of them. A new feature that I love about these earbuds is the case now has a speaker built in. Not to listen to music though, but to help you find it if you misplace them by playing a beeping sound to help locate it. Volume control is also new on each bud. Swiping up and down will increase or decrease the volume.

I would recommend these AirPods for a city dweller, avid traveler, or anyone looking for great sound and features. Start saving, or add them to your wishlist.

Pizza Chef: Mediocre, not Memorable

By Ty Chermsirivatana

When I was growing up in Bronxville, New York, one of my all-time favorite foods was Pizza. In Bronxville, there’s this pizza joint on the other side of town called Aldo’s. Though it’s a bit of a walk from my apartment, it has the best pizza in Bronxville. I dare say it even transcends the entire Westchester County area. I often met my friends either on the weekends or after school to grab a slice of pizza and talk about the troubles and thoughts that often plagued our minds. I vividly remember my favorite combo meal: a slice of chicken marsala and a cream soda. It was a