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Juniors Emily Dickson and Grant Aden pose for a photo after Aden asked Dickson to homecoming.

We’re Really Clef-er: Homecoming playlists for all

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF September 17, 2016

In lieu of homecoming, the two of us have decided to make two playlists of polar nature: one to get pumped to go to homecoming and the other to wallow in sadness or (in my case) play Super Smash Bros across...

Directing the orchestra at in the theater, Mr. Sandheinrich waves his arms to conduct his students.

Music department prepares for spring concerts

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF May 21, 2016
The month of April is a busy month for the music department; all three spring concerts—band, orchestra and choir—fall within three weeks of each other.

No Matter Where You Are album review

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF May 14, 2016

The concept of a two-person band is nothing new. The White Stripes heavily influenced alternative music, and Twenty One Pilots’ “Blurryface” is played constantly on nearly every radio station....

Symphonic Orchestra students rehearse during class.

Sophia Loy on orchestra’s 2017 Montreal trip

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF May 9, 2016

Seniors Hannah Brauer and Jordan Beveridge practice for Ed Sandheindrich's Symphonic Orchestra Ensemble.

Student musicians compete at State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2016
On April 30, more than 30 music students will perform in the state competition at Mizzou.

Cleopatra review

Gwenn Pietrowski, Staff Writer April 28, 2016
The Lumineers have a solid fan base, and although they added some new variety with this release, they did not lose their sound.
Week of April 18-22

Week of April 18-22

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer April 22, 2016
On Thursday, acclaimed 80's singer and songwriter Prince passed away at age fifty-seven.

The Black album review

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR April 18, 2016
Asking Alexandia's "The Black" is an excessive screamo mess.
Low Kii Savage review

Low Kii Savage review

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF April 14, 2016
At first listen, the strong pop melodies and catchy hooks in her songs make Kiiara sound like just another Scandinavian singer making her mark in electro pop. The difference, however, between her and other pop stars is huge; she was born and raised in a little town in nearby Illinois and has only released six songs. Add that to the fact that she works a day job at a hardware store, and you have a puzzling artist that leaves many questions unanswered.
Tenor twos senior Marc Doughter, juniors Alex Dunn and Josh Gorman practice an arrangement of the traditional tavern song "Blow The Candles Out" in a sectional reherasal.

Concert Choir sings successfully at Large Ensemble Festival, to showcase talent at Spring Concert

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2016
On March 7, the Concert Choir participated in the Missouri State High School Choir competition as a girls group, a boys group and a mixed group made up of the two.