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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times

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Music Mania

Story by Blaise Larry-Cox, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, serving as a means of expression, emotional release and cultural identity. With the advent of technology, the music industry has undergone...

People play instruments in order to express themselves. Music can be created by anyone for a million different reasons.

Why instruments makes a difference

Story by Joseph Haynes-Stewart, Editor in Chief January 11, 2023

For as long as my memory serves, the note of a piano was a soliloquy in itself, regardless of whatever musical piece it was presented in. I had always desired to learn the facets of the piano, and in mid-November...

Forgive and forget?

Forgive and forget?

Story by Kamryn Jean, Opinion Editor September 26, 2022

It happens all too often. Whether it be a defamatory video or a resurfaced tweet from 2014, an artist who has easily risen to fame has become lost in the sea of controversy we call “Cancel Culture.”  As...

Senior Madelyn Snow rehearses in her choir class. Snow hopes to pursue music therapy after high school.

Tunes with a twist

Story by Stephanie Jumper, Editor-In-Chief February 24, 2022

The notes flow out of her mouth one by one, the beat of the song resonating as if it’s her own heartbeat. Students’ voices melt into one as the music progresses. Each frequency echoes into the audience's...

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A resounding impact

Story by Samuel Cody, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

The music industry is going crazy over new songs and albums dropped by Drake, Kanye, Taylor Swift and other various artists across the board. Everyone is either listening or talking about one of these...

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Is the ‘SOUR’ album overhyped?

Story by Melissa Singleton, Staff Writer October 8, 2021

If you have TikTok, you know that Olivia Rodrigo’s songs were being used all over the social media platform from dances to singing about an old ex-boyfriend or girlfriend. Everyone has heard snippets...

Music is considered to be a universal language. Different genres appeal to different people, but whether they realize it or not, most people have a song that’s important to them.

An important playlist

Story by Emma Allen, staff writer December 28, 2020

Music is considered to be a universal language. Different genres appeal to different people, but whether they realize it or not, most people have a song that’s important to them. Be it attached to a...

My top 50

My top 50

Story by Makenzie Hofert, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

Music tends to always have a push towards the mood we are feeling so I decided to give a list of my favorite music and the mood it coordinates with. Relaxing - these songs tend to have calming riffs...

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Evolution of artists and fans

Story by Joseph Asher, staff writer February 26, 2020

Every move, decision or mistake that a celebrity makes the world knows about or discovers within seconds. Many fans have slowly but surely developed an unhealthy obsession with the pop culture world, wanting...

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TikTok tunes

Story by Stephanie Jumper, staff writer February 26, 2020

“Hot Girl Bummer.” “Sweet But Psycho.” “GOMF.” Three songs part of an ever growing category the internet has claimed as its own. These titles might not ring a bell, but each tune is recognizable...

Photo Illustration. Junior Reagan Head poses with a vinyl record player to show a continued appreciation for music from the 1980s.

A blast from the past

Story by Ruth Heinemann, staff writer November 13, 2019

Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince— all musical icons from the 80s. Although it has almost been 40 years, many songs from that time have not lost their significance, so it is not unusual...

Ricky Martin, Camila Cabello, and J Balvin perform during the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Latin pop culture take over

Story by Andrea Loredo, staff writer October 31, 2019

Latin music has been a big part of the music industry in the United States for the past few years, but it has been overlooked because of the popularity of American artists. Now, Latin artists are getting...

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