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Musical instruments enjoying a summery atmosphere

Sun, beach, band

Anthony Puentes, Staff Reporter May 18, 2023

With the school year ending and the freshness of summer fast approaching, so are summer programs. One such program being the official band camp, a program that starts at 7 o’clock in the morning and...

This years Spotify Wrapped release was more elaborate than ever, with a wide variety of new features and eye-catching graphics. Although the tradition is highly anticipated, some have been disappointed by their results and believe that Spotify Wrapped does not accurately depict the music they have listened to in the past year.

Spotify Wrapped plus “Sneaky Snake”

Julia Carvalho, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

Come the end of November, one can expect their favorite social media platforms to explode with screenshots of friends, family, and celebrities’ Spotify Wrapped. Although the Wrapped’s release is eagerly...

Staff playlist 2022

Lexi Amaro, News Editor December 16, 2022

As the year comes to a close, the time for reflection has begun. Here are the staff picks for their favorite songs of this year:  Senior Saydria Ostler (Editor-in-Chief): “Grapejuice” by Harry...

Apple Music Vs. Spotify

Apple Music Vs. Spotify

Reagan Reynolds, Staffer April 13, 2022

Apple Music and Spotify are two main streaming music platforms that students use. Both offer around the same tools for their listeners. Each app provides certain features that appeal to their audience....

This is the promotional photo for Donda 2. The house represents his childhood home and how it has been buring since his mom died.

Kanye West releases documentary and album

Jackson Bergholz, staff reporter March 2, 2022

Kanye West, one of the most influential pop culture figures of this generation, has released not only a documentary but a new album as well. The long awaited documentary started airing on Feb. 16th, Donda...

Dawn FM was release on Jan. 7th 2022. Since then it has sold 144,000 units and counting.

Dawn FM: The surprise album of 2022

Jackson Bergholz, staff reporter January 14, 2022

“Dawn FM,” is the Weeknd’s surprise release album announced only days before its release; this is the Weeknd’s fifth studio album and latest album since 2020. The album was released right after...

This film addresses topics like alcoholism, toxic relationships, and the consequences of fame. It came out on August 13, 2021 and can still be seen in theaters.

“Respect” reveals story of how Aretha Franklin came to be

Vanessa Coracides, Staff Reporter August 27, 2021

The “Queen of Soul” or as the world knows her, Aretha Franklin is given the chance to share her story through Liesl Tommy’s movie, Respect. Franklin’s rise to fame and stardom is portrayed by well-known...

Band holds a concert at Gilbert Reginal park.

Band holds concert at Gilbert Regional park

Sophia Hawkins, Staff reporter May 19, 2021

This year has been hard for teachers and students to figure out what events can and can not continue with COVID restrictions. Gilbert Regional park was where the band would have hosted their last concert...

The original Fearless by Taylor Swift was released November 11, 2008, which was the second album of hers. 13 years later, Swift released Fearless (Taylors Version) which is a re-recording under her own terms. The photo above is the original album cover layered over the new over.

“Fearless (Taylor’s version)” creates just as much noise as original 13 years ago

Sabrina Digne, Staff Reporter April 22, 2021

For the 2nd time in history, Taylor Swift’s album Fearless shook the music industry. Apr. 9, Taylor released her own re-recorded version of the 2008 album, this one going by the name Fearless (Taylor’s...

There are many celebrated black artists who have hit the top charts in music. Some of these artists include: the Weeknd, Lil Uzi Vert, and Chloe x Halle.

Popular albums still remain on top in 2021

Sophia Hawkins, Staff Reporter February 26, 2021

Music is one of the most important things to a high school student. The songs on your playlists, your favorite artists, and most-listened-to albums define teenagers today. Because of this, it is no...

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