Orchestra holds Halloween concert
Gabriella Amores, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Filed under Briefs, Briefs, Entertainment, News, Top Stories
Monsters, Ghouls, Flutes, and bassoons? If you enjoy both music and Halloween, you should know about Grand Haven High School’s upcoming 2018 Orchestra Halloween Concert, on October 30th, this Tuesday at 7:00 in the Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the non-traditional orchestra production where performers ...
Die Lit album does not amaze
Nick Garvale, Reporter
May 29, 2018
Filed under Briefs, Briefs, Entertainment, Top Stories
After shocking the music world with “Magnolia”, Playboi Carti released his surprise album “Die Lit” on May 11. This project certainly does not add to his reputation. The stain from this album will leave his music career on hold and his fanbase unmoved. In April 2017, Carti shook up the rap scene ...
Sitting down with members of the Grand Haven High School fine arts department
Sophia Jaeger and Morgan Womack
February 16, 2018
Filed under Briefs, Entertainment, Music, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Reporters Sophia Jaeger and Morgan Womack chat with Rita McLary, Samantha Korecki, Dominique Christian, Noah Merriman and Pearl Slayton about their experiences with the arts.
Soundcloud allows local artists to shine
February 16, 2018
Filed under Feature, Top Stories, Uncategorized
One of the hardest parts about making it in a musical career is putting your work out for the world to hear. In many instances, a person may be talented beyond measure but lacks the opportunity and publicity to make it big. However, in August 2007 a new launch pad for young artists was created. Toda...
Jan. music releases pave way for 2018 to be hip-hop’s year
Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief
January 29, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Review, Top Stories
As this month winds down, take a look at some of the more memorable song and album releases in the hip-hop genre, and what's to come.
Music department prepares for 5th annual “Holiday Spectacular”
Morgan Womack and Gabe Rutherford
December 8, 2017
Filed under Briefs, Music, News
Band- Grand Haven’s band program will be giving its fresh take on some beloved pieces. The band will be featuring the Percussion Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, the Brass Quintet, and the Buccaneer Big Band. Choir- The GHHS Choirs will be performing a number of classics, as well as some lesser-kn...
Logic’s “Everybody” tries hard to be enlightening but falls short of mediocre
Spencer Sortman, Reporter
May 24, 2017
Filed under Briefs, Opinion, Top Stories
Logic has been one of my favorite rappers, however, his most recent album Everybody is extremely disappointing. Every aspect of the album is a failure, even if it was made with good intentions. Just because an album is heavily centered on social justice doesn’t make it good. Kendrick Lamar is a master of...
“More Life” showcases Drake’s unique talents
Spencer Sortman, Reporter
April 10, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Review, Top Stories
More Life, a title that completely embodies Drake’s new album. More Life, an extremely varied showcase for the adept artist and his signature voice. At first listen, the album sounds a lot like Drake’s last album, Views, released in 2016. However, its unique sounds combined with Drake’s usual skil...
J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only” explores race in new way
Aliyah Austin, Reporter
December 19, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only,” released a week ago, is a purposefully artful, raw depiction of what it means to be black in the 21st century. Simply put, Cole’s first release since 2014’s “Forest Hills Drive” is beautiful. That’s not a term typically associated with a rap album....
OneRepublic’s “Oh My My”: A Unique Step
Spencer Sortman, Reporter
December 13, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
In their most diverse sounding album, OneRepublic offers a new taste for fans who seek varied types of music while also providing the same familiar tunes that made the band popular. While the variety gives the album a fresh sound, it can sometimes be overwhelming for a group not known for new looks ...
5 Christmas song remakes
Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief
December 17, 2015
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone in a flash, and the same old Christmas music is out and on the loose again. While some songs have only changed ever so slightly over the years, others have undergone complete remakes. Here is a list of old versus new, and good versus bad to help you weed out the no...
Annual Holiday Spectacular takes place Dec. 11
Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer
December 8, 2015
The third annual Grand Haven High School Holiday Spectacular will take place on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets, are $7 and on sale under the Seat Yourself icon on ghaps.org and will also be available at the door. The collage concert will feature the wind ensemble, symphony and chamber orchestras,...