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“What Was I Made For:” Billie Eilish’s Masterpiece

“What Was I Made For:” Billie Eilish’s Masterpiece

Violet Negrette, Opinion Writer March 11, 2024

   “I don’t know how to feel” are one of the words in Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For.” While the lyrics may be simultaneously enlightening and cryptic, I am well aware of how to...

Esha Finds Comfort in Hindu Music

Esha Joshi, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

   On each day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival dedicated to the god Ganesha, my house hums with excitement. There’s the beautiful altar we construct with fresh fruits on silver platters and flowers...

Nate's Senior Wrap

Nate’s Senior Wrap

Nate Martin, Sports Editor May 2, 2023

My time at Pinewood wouldn’t be what it was without the soundtrack that surrounded it. Music unlocks memories, taking me back to a specific place or reminding me of a specific person. Because of this,...

Black Female Artists in Rap and Hip-Hop

Derrick Harris, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

In recent years, many Black female artists have risen and dominated predominantly male music spaces like rap and hip-hop. These new artists have taken inspiration from past legends such as Pop Smoke and...

Teacher Katie Linza Jazzes It Up!

Teacher Katie Linza Jazzes It Up!

March 1, 2023

As a head of the Pinewood Performing Arts department and the teacher for various Pinewood music classes, Katie Linza has been guiding and teaching young singers at Pinewood for about eight years now. However,...

From Streams to Likes: TikTok’s Impact on Music

From Streams to Likes: TikTok’s Impact on Music

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer February 1, 2023

Recently, many artists have risen to fame by posting their music to TikTok and purposefully making catchy songs to gain streams. This method of promotion has garnered mixed opinions, with some people saying...

How SZA’s Album “Ctrl” Defies Stereotypes Against Black Women in the Music Industry

How SZA’s Album “Ctrl” Defies Stereotypes Against Black Women in the Music Industry

Derrick Harris, Arts & Culture Writer October 5, 2022

This summer was the fifth anniversary of “Ctrl,” the groundbreaking album released by famous rhythms and blues singer SZA. With the album, SZA defied stereotypes regarding Black artists in the music...

The Musical Evolution of Taylor Swift

The Musical Evolution of Taylor Swift

Sophia Yao, Copy Editor September 30, 2021

Taylor Swift is a household name known for her iconic hits such as “22” and “Shake It Off” and record-shattering achievements including 3 Albums of the Year at the Grammys. However, many critics...

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