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On December 7, 2011, Jesuit’s vocally-inclined took time out of their day to brighten the Christmas season for the elderly. The young men of Jesuit Choir, led by music teachers Zane Crownover and Ann Morton, ventured to the St. Joseph’s assisted living home and the Sunrise senior community to spread Christmas cheer through song.  And while the two residences...
The theme for Jesuit’s Awarefest and Issues Day this year was clean water, a serious problem in the world we live in, even though we may not always see it firsthand. The booths at this year’s festivities included the Environmental Club, Medical Society, 24/7, the Pro-Life Club, the Social Justice Club, Irish Heritage, Interact, and Millions for One, with the...
From January 25-27, 2024, a few select students from our Jesuit/Ursuline Band traveled to Richardson in attendance of the Texas All State Band. But first, let's explore what does all state even mean.   What is All State? The Texas All State Band is a distinguished ensemble comprised of the most accomplished high school musicians from across the state. Selected through a...
In the music world and the endless copyright protection, the big studio has on their songs. Finding music that won't get copyrighted when making the video can be challenging. Music is an essential part of making videos. It is vital to get your viewer to engage with the video. Having unique music is critical because if it is bland...
About Quadeca and Scrapyard: Former youtube rapper, now alternative singer-songwriter and producer Quadeca recently released Scrapyard, his latest mixtape, on February 16th. Compiled from the Scrapyard 1-3 EP trilogy along with a mix of singles that come from as far back as early 2023, the larger, 15 track mixtape can only be described as a surprisingly beautiful project. Acting as a...
The first two weeks of December featured two concerts by the Jesuit Ursuline Ranger Band and Men's Chorus. Full of festive fun and holiday cheer, the concerts were fun nights for anyone. Shifting from Marching to Concert, the Band began full time Concert band rehearsal on November 13. The first concert was at Jesuit's Terry Center, and the second...
As some of the unsung heroes of the Masses at Jesuit, Men's Chorus members, along with practicing on many mornings and afternoons every week, arrive early in the morning, one Friday out of every month to help get the ball rolling before the Mass. About an hour and thirty minutes prior to the event, the boys gather in the...
About "We Don't Trust You," Future, and Metro Boomin If you asked me which album should be your introduction to late 2010s to current 2020s rap, I would recommend "We Don't Trust You." This is the latest cooperative from singer, rapper and culture influencer Future and producer extraordinaire Metro Boomin. It has the undeniable swagger of the modern hip-hop, trap...

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