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Scotty McCreery’s “The Trouble With Girls”: A Quick Review

Rose Propp, Photographry Editor April 3, 2012

Everybody knows how it feels to have a song stuck in his or her head. When there’s a lull in the conversation, you begin to sing it. If you’re walking in the hallway alone, you hum it to yourself....

Get Out of My Head: The Science of Songs that Stick

Zach Speed, Staff Writer March 20, 2012

Like baby, baby, baby, no. Like baby, baby, baby, oh. I thought you’d always be mine, mine. Please don’t accuse me of liking Justin Bieber. I am not singing this by choice. I can’t help it....

Finding the Worst Album: My Odyssey

Erik Sommer, Opinions Editor March 7, 2012

This week, I was burdened with the task of finding the worst album released in the last six months. I considered not even trying. You see, so many artists this year put in the effort, creativity, and consistency...

A Q&A with Student Songwriter and Singer Jacqueline Devine ’13

Ben Reiser, Managing Editor March 1, 2012

For most Staples students, iTunes is the central hub for music. If there’s a new single tearing up the charts by Nicki Minaj, Adele, or David Guetta, iTunes is guaranteed to have it. However, for...

Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die”: A Review

Jackie Kerames, A&E Editor February 9, 2012

You may have not heard of Lana Del Rey, and if you have, what you’ve heard may not be good.  The singer has been publicly scrutinized and mocked for her  recent performance on Saturday Night Live,...

My Favorite Albums of 2011

Callie Ahlgrim, Opinions Editor January 4, 2012

As the ball dropped and the new year was welcomed, Pitbull could be heard yelling across Times Square. Lady Gaga made an appearance, encouraging New York to “Marry the Night” as she danced around with...

A Trek for Tunes

Julia Sharkey, Staff Writer December 20, 2011

Living in Westport, it seems like it is a hassle for many to commute to the city to see their favorite artists, like Deadmau5 and Super Mash Bros. However, the distance is hardly an issue for most Staples...

Drakes Take Care: A Review

Drake’s “Take Care”: A Review

Ned Hardy, Editor-In-Chief December 14, 2011

I could start this review by writing about a number of different things. I could write about Drake’s posse, the OVOXO “clique,” which now includes the mysterious R&B crooner known as The Weeknd...

Review: Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto”

Carlie Schwaeber, Features Editor November 17, 2011

On Oct. 21, 2011, Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, with the intention of being unique and original. The album is based off of a love story between Mylo and Xyloto, and while this...

Music Review: Local Band “Mother Brother” Looks to Tighten their Sound on “Purdy”

Bryan Schiavone, News Editor November 9, 2011

Mother Brother is a quartet based in Bridgeport, CT. A self-proclaimed mix of rock, funk, alternative, grunge, groove, pop, and experimental, the band incorporates a wide variety of sounds, ranging from...

“Wildflower” Review

Molly Barreca, Sports Editor November 8, 2011

Since its beginning 10 years ago, American Idol has been the birthplace of multiple Grammy winning artists, umpteen #1 Singles on the Billboard Top 100 and even one Oscar winner. And after this 2011 season,...

Students Start Local Jazz Group

Bailey Valente, Sports Editor October 28, 2011

In high school years, many students begin searching for their niche or passion.  Many turn to sports, others choose acting. However, for these five students,  it’s all that jazz. Austin Alianiello...

From Dude Ranches to Neighborhoods

Samantha Rutter October 12, 2011

Seven years of bad luck. Seven deadly sins. Seven years of one legendary punk rock band's inactivity. But now, they're back. On September 27, 2011, Blink-182, comprised of members Mark Hoppus, Tom...

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