Lee uses music to connect with communities

Max Jepsen, Staff Writer

December 18, 2019

She has been singing since she was 3 years old, serves as a leader for the other members of her church’s singing group and has released multiple songs under a Korean label. Junior Kayla Jin Lee is a singer at the high school and has currently released two singles. She uses her talent to make music...

Allegations prompt re-evaluation of musicians

Natalie Jew and Harris Bubalo

June 20, 2019

R. Kelly, Michael Jackson and Chris Brown were hugely popular musicians, but have now had their reputations defiled following accusations of sexual violence. Their songs have redefined R&B, hip hop and pop. All of them were named “kings” of their respective music genres. With sexual violence...

Ben Platt’s “Sing To Me Instead” tour is full of comedy and beautiful music

Emma Kahn, Co-Editor-in-Chief

May 10, 2019

New conductor pushes students to develop skill-set

Maddie Kennedy, Regulars Managing Editor

April 1, 2019

“Good morning orchestra!” Nina Bishop’s voice calls out in the auditorium. The class offers her a mumble in response. “Good morning orchestra!” She tries again, even louder. This time the class gives a more enthusiastic response. The time: 7:30 in the morning. New orchestra conductor Nina Bishop’s pass...

Music Across the Generations

Jade Kwitkiwski, Arts Editor

April 1, 2019

Music groups foster competitive environment between students

Peter Finnerty, Staff Writer

February 16, 2019

From starting the alto saxophone in fifth grade to practicing every day, going to weekly private lessons and participating in two bands, Jake Perdue is one of many who works hard and loves playing their instrument. He brings this dedication to his musical groups, improving his own skills while coming tog...

Alumni use high school arts education in their careers

Jake Zucker, Staff Writer

January 11, 2019

When Class of 2012 alumnus Julian Hermano started high school, he was, in his words, “legit mad shy.” The drama classes that he took for elective credit struck a chord with him and helped transform him from a person who would go home right after school to play video games, to the confident, hard...

Kanye’s music trumps his politics

Harry Gordon, Contributing Writer

November 29, 2018

Kanye West has, for the last year or two, been very vocal in his support for president Donald Trump. It started when during a concert of his “Saint Pablo” tour, he told the crowd that had he voted, he would have voted for Trump. He then continued to meet with Trump, wear “Make America Great Agai...

Alumnus Jonathan Mande spreads importance of rhythm

Gabe Lee, Sports Editor

May 2, 2018

Jonathan Mande '11 has been inspired by drums since an early age when he listened to his favorite music and wanted to learn how to play along. He created his own drum kit at the age of five using small branches of bamboo that he found in the woods, cinder blocks and cardboard. Mande wants to teach studen...

Review: Open Mic

Dan Friedman, Staff Writer

April 10, 2018

Open Mic Night is exactly as it sounds: a casual and friendly event for which students sign up to perform, and then do. Open Mic Night is primarily student-run and performed. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting: At the front of the room, there were the instruments, and then directly in front, t...

Album Review: Blue Madonna by BØRNS

Jason Altshuler, Co-Editor-in-Chief

March 26, 2018

In his biggest hit, “Electric Love,” singer-songwriter Garrett Borns—BØRNS—describes a love interest as “Candy... sweet like candy in my veins.” BØRNS’ music is like candy, too: smooth, sweet and syrupy. The Los Angeles-based artist made a name for himself with colorful, falsetto-d...

Album Review: Oblivion by T-Pain

Colby Sutton, News Writing Editor

January 29, 2018

After six years out of the public eye, the beloved rapper and singer T-Pain dives back into the spotlight with his upbeat and energetic comeback album: Oblivion. The title track, “Who Died,” jumps right into the album with a fun, rhythmic party anthem. It is reminiscent of his older work, with large autotu...