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Junior Faith Spittal sings worship during youth group at Mercy Road Church on December 15th. The song brought a sense of peace to the service.

Students share a growing passion for music in the modern generation

Aidah Brown January 17, 2025

According to a 2022 survey by YouGov, younger generations are increasingly more familiarized with playing instruments and creating music. This widespread exploration of music took on a deeper meaning for...

Junior Eva Marci and senior AJ Lehikoinen pose at a swing dance event in Indianapolis. (Submitted photo: Eva Marci)

Q&A with Eva Marci and AJ Lehikoinen on Swing Dance Club

Parker Kelso and Ivy Zhen January 15, 2025

How would you describe swing dance? Marci: East Coast Swing Dancing is a fun partner dance you do to fast, upbeat music, usually swing or different types of rock and roll. It has simple steps, with...

Review: “And the War Came” by Shakey Graves is the perfect year-round album [MUSE]

Review: “And the War Came” by Shakey Graves is the perfect year-round album [MUSE]

Evelyn Foster December 23, 2024

My music has always changed with the season. In the summer, my anthems were upbeat pop songs by Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish, and as the leaves started to fall and the weather chilled, I...

Sophomore Caroline Hulsey attends a Stone Temple Pilots and Live concert on Sept. 15. “Live music is just such a fun experience,” Hulsey said. (Submitted Photo: Caroline Husley)

Music, concerts play key role in students’, teachers’ life experiences

Charlotte Moser October 21, 2024

For sophomore Caroline Hulsey, music and concerts are a huge part of her life. Hulsey plays the oboe in concert band and philharmonic orchestra, and the alto saxophone in marching band. So far this year,...

It’s impossible to enjoy pop music amid its oversaturated popularity

It’s impossible to enjoy pop music amid its oversaturated popularity

Aida Karim October 17, 2024

“Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter topped the charts this past June, with some even claiming it was the song of the summer. It took TikTok and Instagram by storm, filling up millions of feeds. “Espresso”...

The cell phone ban is both helpful and detrimental to students

The cell phone ban is both helpful and detrimental to students

Laasya Avula September 19, 2024

With the implementation of the new cell phone ban in schools all around Indiana, students and staff are experiencing the benefits and drawbacks of the ban. The policy, Senate Bill 185, states that cell...

Pit tickets enable a more immersive, involved concert experience

Pit tickets enable a more immersive, involved concert experience

Arielle Fotso May 13, 2024

I’ve always cringed when people would return from concerts and claim that their lives were changed. I had been to several concerts, always having a good time, but never feeling that supposed “life-changing”...

Jojo Siwa's extreme rebrand is a step too far in the other direction

Jojo Siwa’s extreme rebrand is a step too far in the other direction

Elsie McAndrews April 30, 2024

Ever since Jojo Siwa announced she was working on her new single, she has created a new look for herself. Gone are the days of the tight high ponytails with the Jojo bows and bright colors; here is the...

Strike a Chord

Strike a Chord

Roman Gralak and Nora Mariano February 11, 2024

Word Search: January 18

Word Search: January 18

Roman Gralak January 18, 2024

Check out the January 18 word search! Attempt to find all the words inside of the puzzle. Check out the games homepage for a new puzzle or explore ones previously published.

As TikTok increasingly allows small artists to go viral over small sound clips, musicians should work to make sure the entire song is up to par

As TikTok increasingly allows small artists to go viral over small sound clips, musicians should work to make sure the entire song is up to par

Katie Maurer December 15, 2023

TikTok, as one of the fastest growing social media platforms, has been increasingly used by less notable musicians to promote their music. Undoubtedly, the app has blown up some very talented artists,...

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