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My Opinion on Today’s Music
By: Kyle Godwin
One of the main ways tliat people express
themselves is through the music they listen to. Whether
it be Pop, Rock, Rap, Country, or Heavy Metal, music is
a sign of someone’s personality. In today’s world, many
people criticize another person who may listen to a type
of music that they themselves do not like. An example
is the fact that the rebellious teenager is known to listen
to Rap and/or Heavy Metal, and others see the music as
a bad influence. Also, they assume that if someone lis
tens to either Rap or Heavy Metal, they are not a re-
spectible or “proper” person. It is wrong for anyone to
believe this, regardless of whether the music contains
too much bass and too much swearing.
A person who likes Pop music may also like
Rap and only the music for the music itself. It is com
mon for someone to have an attraction to music just for
the beat and not really care who sings it or what words it
may contain. I personally have a love for music because
each song may describe one part of my personality. I
admit to liking anything but Country. I even like some
opera and classical. However, that’s only because I can
relate to the music, and it lifts my spirits whenever I feel
bad. Although I don’t care for Country at all, I still re
spect the people who do like it and won’t get in their way
of listening to it as long as they do the same for me.
All the prejudices that go towards music may
make as little sense as someone judging another person
just for having a tattoo, even if the tattoo is a picture of
Christ. Many songs of today may have a heavy/hard
beat in them, yet the lyrics talk about daily issues, such
as the corruption of today’s world, the loss of one’s love,
and even the harm that the musicians themselves have
experienced. It would also be wrong to no longer allow
the artist to use their talents and express themselves.
Springing into Action (or Not)
by Matthew Lowder
Well, Spring Break has come and gone, and
now it’s time to brag. What happened? Who did what?
What did who? Who went where? You mean I wasn’t
counted absent for not going to class? For those of you
who didn’t realize that it was okay not to go to school
that week, check out some of the things that happened.
First and foremost. New York, New York! Led
(or should I say dragged) by Dave Reynolds, the Theatre
Productions class traveled to the Big Apple for the Saint
Paddy’s Day weekend. For less than $500, twenty stu
dents flew to New York, stayed two nights practically on
top of Times Square, saw two productions, watched a
parade of green cloth and canvas (where were all those
leprechauns?), and even made it home in time to sleep
through Monday’s classes. Students spent three days
enveloped in the capital of the western world, visiting art
galleries, shopping in Manhattan, bar-hopping, riding on
subways, trying to figure out what the cab driver was
saying (Hay, Meesta, you own my tree dalars), or stand
ing in awe in the midst of miles of concrete, pavement,
windows, people, and cars. Not exciting enough for a
break from school? Keep going.
Jamaica, the island of sun, sand, surf, and sex.
Let’s call him Joe. No, let’s call him Mr. Happy. Mr.
Happy spent six days with his friends at the awesome
Sandals Resort snorkeling, boating, checking out local
cuisine, and going to a friend’s funeral—I mean wed
ding. Though Jamaica is not as Americanized as some
popular Spring Break destinations (such as Cancun),
Mr. Happy still enjoyed the comforts and safety of home
while tasting the flavors of a unique and exciting culture.
Did he meet up with Miss Mary? His lips are sealed.
You can never get enough sun and sand during
Spring Break. Holly, sporting a multi-colored sweater,
light-blue eye shadow, and a smile that kills, told me that
she was heading to the Keys. Closer than Jamaica, al
though not too much cheaper, the southern tip of Florida
is an awesome place to be. Margaritaville was at the top
of her “to do” list, followed closely by mopeds and
beaches.
Need somewhere closer to home? Charleston,
SC, is one of those “what you want, what you will”
places. With a beautiful, historic downtown area, two
sweet beaches, and a vigorous nightlife, it was the desti
nation of choice for many students. One student, a
huge fan of Civil War history, says that she loves this
romantic city teeming with rich Southern culture. Her
favorite part?
“The market place. I like the women weaving
baskets because they’re wearing-muumuus.”
Why are they called muumuus?
“Well, I always thought that they were big.. .and
cows are big.. .and that’s why they call it muumuu.”
I’d vote for her.
What about some place closer, some place
more familiar to us as a beach resort/party town? Myrtle
Beach, baby! Tired of watching the seagulls poop on
the beach? Go see a movie, visit the aquarium (one of
the best), dine out at one of the famous restaurants
(Dixie Stampede is a must, ya’II), or go to an alligator
park with a group of five year olds (awesome feedings).
Don’t forget the clubs. Plenty to choose from and some
really good music if you don’t give up looking around.
A huge congrats to April Hawkins, now April
Hawkins Jones, who decided to have her wedding at