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Professional Hater: Kendrick's Super Bowl Performance

Professional Hater: Kendrick’s Super Bowl Performance

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor February 12, 2025

Kendrick Lamar's performance appeared to be full of symbolism in messages. Through his performance, he desired to allude to issues within America. You start by not knowing what's going on as the show...

The Measurable Impact of Black Music Artists'

The Measurable Impact of Black Music Artists’

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor February 10, 2025

February is the month of Black History Month. Below are black artists who have changed the world for the better forever with their talent.      Doechii: Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon,...

Ridley Ehrman: The Music Man

Ridley Ehrman: The Music Man

Maya Simpson, Opinion Editor February 3, 2025

This year MHS has gained a handful of new students you may have noticed. One of these students is Ridley Ehrman, a junior at MHS.  Many people have hobbies, such as drawing, sports, clubs, activities,...

GNX Album Review

GNX Album Review

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer January 7, 2025

Since his smash hit, “Not Like Us”, Kendrick Lamar recently released his album Gnx. Its title is after the Buick Regal model, which he is seen leaning on on the album cover. The album came out on November...

The Rise of Gatekeeping

The Rise of Gatekeeping

Maya Simpson, Opinion Editor October 31, 2024

On October 28th, Tyler the Creator released his new album Chromokopia after high fan anticipation. The album is set to be one of his biggest hits, and with this, his niche fans have become salty. But why...

Autumn Vibes: Crafting the ultimate fall playlist

Autumn Vibes: Crafting the ultimate fall playlist

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor October 17, 2024

With fall officially here, the songs of summer just don't fit the vibe anymore, so here's some inspiration for creating your perfect fall playlist. Personally, I have always loved the older genre of...

Nate during a photo shoot taken after practice

Behind the Scenes of a Teenage Drummer Boy

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Nate began his love for music at 4, starting with a wiggles guitar. He shares that the guitar was colorful, played songs, and had buttons to press. He reflects on the memory fondly, sharing that he...

Charm: The Princess Charming of music

Charm: The Princess Charming of music

Carter Mohagen, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

During the Covid pandemic, the 26-year-old artist, Clario had a rise in the media and was one of the many other artists who brought the indie genre back to its feet. Some of her more recognized songs around that...

Mr.O'Shaugnessy playing the Timpani

New Teacher Spotlight – Mr.O’Shaughnessy

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

"I love playing music… when it's your job, it can be easy to disconnect from the things you love about it. So I always make sure I set aside time for me to just enjoy the instruments for what they are...

Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Kelsy Esmoil, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 19, 2024

Chappell Roan, the rising pop sensation, has gained a lot of attention in the media. Her music has been taken by storm with so many popular hits. Recently though, she’s been getting a lot of feedback...

Short n' Sweet : A "Sweet" review

Short n’ Sweet : A “Sweet” review

Addie Weggen, Feature editor September 16, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter is a 25-year-old  girl from Quakertown, PA who's loved and been involved in the arts forever. Producing her first EP [extended play] "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" in 2014 when she...

A Fan for Life: The anticipation for Taylor Swift's New Release

A Fan for Life: The anticipation for Taylor Swift’s New Release

Stella DeLong, Feature Section Editor May 3, 2024

On April 19th, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department”. This day was anticipated by many and the countdown started right when she announced it months before.  Every...

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