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A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

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Music has the power to express a wide range of emotions, deepening connections to the people, places and moments in people’s lives. Music has served as a universal language, bringing meaning and memories to each note and lyric.

Melodic memories — a journey through sentimental songs

Joaquin Gonzalez, Writer March 3, 2025

Everyone has a favorite song — the one that they know every word to, that they constantly play on repeat and that feels like a part of who they are. But what is it about certain songs that resonates...

Andrew Stroud (12) is the guitarist for local artist Abigail Fernandez. This summer, he worked on the EP (extended play) “Birdwatching” by Abigail Fernandez, which is available on Spotify.

Let’s get technical — a look at audio engineering

Kela Fifer, Co-Leader of Social Media February 25, 2025

Everyone remembers the performers, producers and lyricists who work on making a song. But what about those who are more hidden in the music-making process? This is the life of an audio engineer. These...

SZA and Kendrick Lamar announced the co-headlining “Grand National Tour” shortly before the release of “Lana”, the deluxe reissue of SZA’s 2022 album “SOS”. The “Grand National Tour” will visit cities such as St. Louis, Atlanta, and Houston.

Looking at ‘Lana’ — SZA’s newest album

Joaquin Gonzalez, Writer January 9, 2025

On Dec. 9, 2022, SZA released her second album, leading many to label her as one of the biggest and best stars in music: “SOS”, which included songs like the hypnotic “Shirt,” the lush “Snooze”...

In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”

Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia

Katelyn Morton, Writer December 18, 2024

As the mask comes off, the dark comes to light and long-kept secrets are let loose. Tyler the Creator, a starring American rapper, released his eighth album “Chromakopia” on Oct. 28, 2024. This album...

Wyatt Flores performs a sound check at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. This summer, Flores went across the country on his “Here There and Gone” tour.

Merch booths and maturing – summer on tour

Kela Fifer, Co-Leader of Social Media September 28, 2024

Fans buzzing with excitement line up before Griffin Campbell (12). The atmosphere is filled with lively conversation and music playing somewhere in the distance. Behind Campbell is an array of various...

Sabrina Carpenter’s single “Espresso,” released on Apr. 12, 2024, has now passed 1 billion streams on Spotify, being her first song to achieve this accomplishment. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Exclusive U.S. chart.

Same heat, new beats — 2024 summer music hits

Mahin Hasani, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader September 4, 2024

As summer comes to a close, the rhythms and beats of 2024’s music scene linger in the air, echoing familiar sounds of early 2000s pop, but this time with a fresh and modern twist. As temperatures escalated,...

The impact of TikTok and the virality of music

The impact of TikTok and the virality of music

Ellen Tan, Layout Team April 18, 2024

From watching, creating or commenting on videos, social media apps like TikTok have shifted how people are introduced to new music, artists or genres through its short-form content. TikTok has influenced...

 The student teacher, Morgan Dorsey, conducts the wind ensemble band. She conducted the pieces “Gypsy Dance” and “Phantom Train.”

Band’s 2024 spring concert overview

Kela Fifer, Writer April 2, 2024

Every year, the White Station High School Band puts on its annual spring concert for friends, family and fellow spartans. This year, the concert took place on Tuesday, Mar. 19th at 7:00 pm.  The performance...

 Pictured is the Spotify music profile of Malcom Sommerville’s (10) music persona, Teego. Sommerville’s first released song was “MOOD”.

From Malcolm to Teego

Kela Fifer, Writer March 19, 2024

Every day, students around White Station High School tap into their creative side. They harness their energy and use it towards developing their crafts. Some build robots and some design clothes. Some...

David Donlon (12) is captured playing a gig at Cincinnati with joy on his face from finally being photographed as a professional performing artist. The School of Rock tour spent time and energy making their setup appealing to spotlight their artists.

Spartans on School of Rock summer tour

Elias Clements, Writer September 28, 2022
"We're not playing at super huge venues. But, if you have a bunch of people at the front, you see that they're really having a good time and appreciating the music you're making. It makes me feel like I'm doing something right,” -David Donlon (12) said
Duke Smith (11) poses for a promotional photo that could be used to spread his image within the music industry. Smith has collaborated with studio producers, record labels and local rappers to increase his experience.

Independent artist Duke Smith breaks norms with his rap career

Michelle Le, Managing Editor February 22, 2022

Bottles fly, bodies pack the dancefloor and the beat pulsates as DeCorrio Smith (11), better known as Duke Smith, takes centerstage to rap. He bursts with energy that the audience cannot help but match....

Nate Taylor (12) displays his set up for production in his room. He uses the larger screen above to piece together his backing tracks, or beats, and the laptop on his desk is for monitoring Discord chats and communicating with friends.

‘Savior Nate’ makes a name after six years of beat-making

Michelle Le, Managing Editor January 24, 2022

Red fades into blue on LED strip lights along the ceiling, drums echo and the ground shakes; this means Nate Taylor (12) is at work in his room, mixing melodies to create beats, also known as backing tracks....

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