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Music director Johnny Erdman plays the piano as his choir students sing along and harmonize.

CAMPUS: Choir expands its diversity and inclusion in and out of the class

Ruben Gonzalez October 25, 2024

In room E103, students eagerly coalesce into a pod of voices as music director Johnny Erdman directs them through “Aurora Borealis.” SCHS seems to focus on cultural and linguistic diversity, and the...

Students explore different types of media, like music, to help them focus and be more motivated to study no matter their environment.

A&E: Tuning in to tune out, students use music to help them study

Frey Ryan-Jensen October 25, 2024

From 24-hour Lofi streams to “Study With Me” TikToks, SCHS students embrace different types of media to keep them motivated while studying. Go-to study playlists, background noise and romanticizing...

Pop stars motivate teenagers to be confident in their individuality.

A&E: A new age of pop stars test the boundaries of self-expression

Samira Ahemed October 25, 2024

As pop artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan and Tate McRae rise in popularity, many teenagers are embracing these influences as they express themselves in bold and authentic ways. The artists'...

Perry's new album, '143' explores feelings of love and empowerment. (Courtesy of Capitol Records)

REVIEW: Katy Perry takes a modern approach to music with her new album ‘143’

Jackie Duran September 25, 2024

Katy Perry released her seventh studio album, “143,” on Sept. 20, 2024. The album consists of 11 tracks that combine Perry’s old, nostalgic music style with a new, modern approach. “143” album...

Coco and Clair Clair explore girlhood through playful tracks in their new album, 'Girl.' (Courtesy of Nice Girl World)

REVIEW: Coco & Clair Clair relay themes of girlhood in their new album ‘Girl’

Marayah Aguilar September 5, 2024

Coco & Clair Clair, the Atlanta pop-rap duo most popular for their hit singles “Pretty” and “Pop Star,” released their second studio album, “Girl.” Consisting of nine tracks, “Girl,”...

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