The pop punk trio is back and better than ever!! On August 28th, 2016, the famous pop punk band Blink-182, alongside major names in the punk scene such as A Day to Remember and All Time Low, hit the stage at First Niagara Pavilion. As the whole venue suddenly went dark, fans waiting in anticipation…
Category: Reviews
Ruth B Music Review: Perfect For Any Montage Soundtrack
Ruth B, a twenty-year old Canadian singer/songwriter, has been making waves on Vine. The Intro, her breakout EP, was released last November, and features her single “Lost Boy”. Each track on the EP is simply Ruth’s pretty vocals over her delicate piano playing, creating space for listener to fully absorb her voice. The only problem…
A Modern Day Disconnect – Play Review of Lord of the Flies at CMU
On Friday, December 4th, students of both AP English and the Drama class attended Carnegie Mellon University’s production of Lord of the Flies. The show featured some of CMU’s drama students, the producer Caden Manson, and their production of Nigel Williams adaptation of the novel. The show consisted of very intricate use of video cameras…
Cassadee Pope’s “I am Invincible”: Shows Talent But Too Repetitive
Cassadee Pope, the season 3 winner of The Voice, is making quite a name for herself. Her new single, “I am Invincible”, clearly shows her capabilities as a rising female signer and, at the same time, creates immense suspense for fans who are waiting for more music to come. A clear banjo playing in the background…
From the Pit: Concert Reviews by Michela Stasa – AP Tour
Concert experiences are guaranteed to differ based on a lot of different variables. There is the band’s energy, the band’s actual talent, but most importantly I believe a concert goer’s attitude as well as the crowd’s energy can really change an entire experience. An experience in the pit is generally more energetic and cannot…
AMA Outfits Review
Sunday, November 22 2015 was the selected night of the infamous American Music Awards, better known as the AMAs. Aside from the show, a very anticipated aspect of the night is the red carpet dress reveal. The AMAs attracts a wide variety of celebrities who come in displays of the most recent and elaborate fashion. Several…
Fall Play Guest Reviews: Carrie Haney, Abigail Busse, Riley Galvis Praise Performances from The Crucible
Carrie Haney’s Guest Review: Last Friday, I viewed Avonworth’s fall production of The Crucible. This play was written by playwright Arthur Miller and is about the infamous Salem witch trials during the late 1600s. A cohort of girls led by Abigail Williams (played by senior Angelica Tozzi) are accused of witchcraft after her cousin, Betty…
AP Tour Review Continued
Want more of the review Zac McDowell wrote about the AP Tour? On October 24th, 2015, 4 bands traveled to Stage AE in downtown Pittsburgh on the AP Tour, presented by Alternative Press magazine and Hot Topic. This show featured the pop punk groups As It Is, This Wild Life, Real Friends, and the famous…
“Flawlessly Showing Emotion”: Fall Play Review of The Crucible
Written by Arthur Miller in 1953, The Crucible is a tale of persecution in the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts in the year 1692. Rumors of witchcraft fill Salem when a young girl falls in a coma-like state. With no explanation from the doctor and the knowledge that some young girls had been seen dancing…
Ray Goren Quick Review: Surprising for his age but just not engaging enough
The Journalism 1 class had a first listen to Ray Goren’s EP Songs For You: Here are their quick reaction to the first track, Those Days. Michela: Sounds like it would be in a commercial for swiffer. Really common – didn’t do anything for me. Reminded me of the feel and music from the cartoon…