After their first meeting as two awkward kids in freshman P.E., the duo decided to form their still-standing band, Kept Mess. Joe Newman and Brian Rodgers have been rapidly progressing as musicians ever since their days in black shorts and white shirts. With the addition of bassist Connor Creighton in [...]
In May 2009, 96 percent of graduating seniors from Shawnee Mission East went on to a two or four year college. The same can’t be said for schools in lower-income communities, where half the students dropped out, and those that did graduate were on par academically with eighth graders from [...]
Jack White rarely holds on to a smile for longer than a few seconds. They seem to fade from his face as quickly as they arrive, replaced by his usual steely look of Detroit intensity. During interviews in the first full-length documentary from his most famous musical experiment, The White [...]
It’s easier to understand death when it doesn’t come as a surprise. My grandpa turned 90 last week and I can say with little sadness that his life is coming to an end. He’s confined to the steel bars of his walker with its set of decaying tennis balls on [...]
My childhood can be measured in orange blimps, green slime and copious amounts of orange soda. I made a catastrophic vinegar and baking soda volcano in my kitchen because it was Doug Funnie’s science fair project, and I still wish that my bedroom was as cool as Arnold’s. Fueled by [...]
Ramble John Krohn, the producer and melodic beat maker known as RJD2, is a phenomenon that could only be possible in the 21st century. His music is heavily reliant on popping bass drumbeats and snares in coordination with a variety of electric synthesizer sounds, as well as samples from other [...]
Senior Duncan McHenry discusses his recent music listenings in this weekly podcast. From Steely Dan to Paul Simon to Biggie, McHenry promises the best sound you’ll ever hear.
When I listen to music, I’m looking for something that not only sounds good, but makes me feel good as well. That good feeling can come in the form of an energetic rock song to wake me up on the way to school, or a mellow jazz tune to help [...]
Since Weezer’s debut album in 1994, the band has been known for its trademark grinding electric guitar and straight-faced, geekish image. Lead guitarist Rivers Cuomo, with his signature pair of thickly rimmed black specs, has been the mastermind behind hard-hitting alternative rock classics such as “Hash Pipe,” and also several [...]
