As larger “non-essential” businesses begin to reopen, people in many places around the world are making their way back to their favorite locales. Art has been missing from the lives of many Americans in lockdown. Arguably the most popular form of art in the US — movies- – are becoming […]
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Overrated Culture In Music
You have probably heard someone tell you some song is overrated. You might have listened to “Wonderwall” by Oasis when you were discovering the “90’s essentials” on Spotify or on the radio and found that song an instant classic though everyone seems to be sick of it. Or you might […]
This Charming Man isn’t so Charming
English Singer/Songwriter, author, and frontman of the Smiths, Steven Morrissey has ultimately left an imprint within the music industry with his witty allusive lyrics. But along with all this talent comes a very repulsive mouth. With songs like “Asian Rut”, “The National Front Disco”, and “Bengali in Platforms”, Morrissey hasn’t […]
Why you should play “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim”
With the pandemic disrupting everyone’s lives and keeping people at home, finding something to entertain yourself with can be a challenge. I spent some time playing an old role-playing game (RPG) called “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” and had a blast playing it. The gaming genre has a lot of […]
Mushoku Tensei: An up and coming anime
Mushoku tensai is an up and coming anime because of this, the anime club would benefit from this news as we would have something to look forward to. Currently it is only a light novel, and if people are willing to buy it, the anime club could discuss the differences […]
Music to Check Out in Quarantine
Personally, music has been one of the only pieces of my previous life pre-pandemic that has been keeping my sanity. While my family and I have been fortunate enough to remain in good health during the pandemic, high school students, like myself, have been lacking social interaction and the sense […]
Are Old Movies Still Good Today?
Over the past six months, we’ve watched countless movies, and it may seem as if there is no more content to watch. However, there are dozens of great movies from the ‘80s and ‘90s that were incredibly popular when they were released and still have a lot going for them […]
Movie Trailer Review
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, people have not been able to see new movies in theaters. Personally, going to the movies is one of my favorite things to do and, as it turns out, one of the only things I frequently do when I meet up with friends. While theaters […]
How Performing Arts Education is Changing in a Virtual World
When asked how the first weeks of distance learning have been for their respective classes, the general sentiment expressed by San Mateo High School performing arts teachers was “slowly.” When you can’t hear your band or choir playing because they’re all on mute, or can’t see if your dancers are […]
The History and Impact of the Roland TR-808
If you have turned on the radio in the last decade, you may have noticed a growing trend in the sound of pop and rap music. That is the use of synthetic sounding drums, booming bass, metallic snares, and rattling hi-hats. These drums have very little “swing” as natural drummers […]