Join the discussion.

Inklings News

Join the discussion.

Inklings News

Join the discussion.

Inklings News

Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS,” features 12 tracks that range from depressing heartbreak ballads to rock anthems.

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ proves shockingly good artistic evolution

Alex Gaines ’25, Paper Arts Editor September 19, 2023

When Olivia Rodrigo released her first single, “drivers license,” in 2021, she immediately shot to stardom, as the song hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 made Rodrigo the youngest artist to ever...

Frank Ocean’s return to performing has proven to be disappointing after a “listening party” Coachella performance. Ocean has taken a leave of absence since his brothers death in 2020. His return proved to be unorganized.

Unpack Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance: disappointing return

Elle Vail ’23, Staff Writer May 12, 2023

I joined avid R&B listeners globally in anticipation of Frank Ocean's return to Coachella this year. This was the first time Ocean had performed since Ocean’s brother, Ryan Breaux, after passing...

The Staples Jazz Ensemble takes first place in their division at the National Jazz Festival with 18 ensemble members. The National Jazz Festival allowed the ensemble to show off what they have been working on together every Thursday afternoon.

Jazz Ensemble soars at National Jazz Festival

Charlotte Berner ’25, Assistant Business Manager May 12, 2023

It's 9 a.m. when Staples’ students hear the blare of the loudspeaker as Principal Stafford Thomas Jr. begins his formal morning announcements. These often begin with congratulations to numerous athletic...

The Grammy awards continue to reward performers who audiences agree shouldn’t have won their respective trophies. Additionally, the voting system for this award show is elusive and many people are starting to question if the unknown judges are qualified to make these decisions on music’s biggest night.

Grammy awards prove ineffective, fail to reward true success

Rachel Olefson ’25, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

After turning on the Grammy awards this year, you probably heard the same, tired victory speech repeated several times, ironically sounding like a broken record: “I’d like to thank my parents, my kids...

Album cover of “Let’s Start Here” as well as a ranking system (either good, great or bad)

Lil Yachty shocks students, music industry with experimental album ‘Let’s Start Here’

Cameron Almonte '23, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Lil Yachty released his long awaited album “Let's Start Here” on Friday, Jan. 27 and blew his previous 2021 album “Michigan Boy Boat” out of the water. The album is a complete flip from his previous...

This is my rating for all of the songs in the album. If you want to listen, the link is the spotify link in the graphic.

Trippie Redd’s album ‘Mansion Musik’ disappoints

Nile Jean ’24, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

A week ago today, rapper Trippie Redd notified the public on his Instagram account that he would drop his fifth hit album, “Mansion Musik,” which contains 25 songs. His eerie Instagram post was a teaser...

Thomas Nowak ’25 shares accordion skills

Thomas Nowak ’25 shares accordion skills

Maddie Bell ’23, Staff Writer January 6, 2023

https://youtu.be/uwFis8R5y-Q

This is one of the better albums that I have listened to. I only wish that there were more songs in the album.

Metro’s new album “Heroes & Villains” exceeded extremely high expectations

Nile Jean '24, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

Hit rapper Metro Boomin announced Nov. 28, 2022 on Instagram that he would drop his album “Heroes & Villains.” Instantaneously this was followed up with a multitude of different posts from Metro,...

Youth struggles with Kanye West’s recent anti-semitism

Youth struggles with Kanye West’s recent anti-semitism

Cassidy Gutman ’25, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Kanye West has recently been banned from Twitter and Instagram following anti-black and antisemitic remarks he made over the past few months. Additionally, Adidas announced that they would end their partnership...

As Spotify’s motivating playlists further disappoint, here are four hits that are sure to break your record no matter the workout.

The final four: workout songs, guaranteed record-breakers

Ellie Vail '23, Staff Writer December 5, 2022

With your heart beating, legs racing, music blasting and sweat dripping down your face, you’re so close to beating your record time… when Spotify’s noteworthy “Workout Mix” lets you down with...

Two Staples students received All-National Honors, making them the top performing high school musicians in the country. The musicians will travel to National Harbor, Maryland to participate in a prestigious ensemble where they will showcase their talents in the annual ANHE program showcase taking place at the beginning of November this year.

Staples musicians receive ‘All-National Honors,’ deemed top high school musician in country

Anna Diorio ’23, Broadcast Director September 30, 2022

Staples High School has long been recognized for its outstanding music program, demonstrating excellence in all of its ensembles and across a variety of instrument families. But what makes Staples music...

Students in AP Music Theory during period 4, featured in the middle of a busy day with Mr. Giampietro and Ms. Mascaro. Photograph by Audrey Curtis

AP Music Theory blends creativity, challenge for musically gifted students

Charlotte Berner ’25 and Audrey Curtis ’25 , Staff Writer and Web Features Editor September 20, 2022

Staples High School is known for its award winning music programs: the band, the orchestra and  the chorus. But what course displays it all? AP Music Theory.  The AP Music Theory course provides students...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All Inklings News Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest