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Band members Brook Tuozzo, Patrick Helrigel, Nick Mateyunas, and Austin Jones (left to right) mingling and playing with the camera on a hilltop.

Review: The Second-Hand Nostalgia of ‘Thrift Store’

by Amy Ngo, Reporter
March 4, 2025

“Thrift Store” is a new album by a folk rock band called Arcy Drive, released on Feb. 7, that showcases the band’s versatility and depth. Despite having only four songs and being just 10 minutes...

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'Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)' album cover by Role Model

Review: ‘Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)’ a Bittersweet Reminder that Nothing Lasts Forever

by Gabby Griffith, Reporter
February 27, 2025

“Kansas Anymore” by Role Model was released July 19, 2024, with a total runtime of 41 minutes across 13 tracks. It is Role Model’s first folk based album, unlike his debut album “Rx” which featured...

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How Perfect Pitch Strengthens Central Kitsap High School’s Music Program

How Perfect Pitch Strengthens Central Kitsap High School’s Music Program

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
January 29, 2025

The term “perfect pitch,” in a musical sense, might seem familiar. This specific phenomenon is referred to as the ability to recognize the pitch of a note or produce any given tone. Perfect pitch,...

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During one of The Underground Music Club's after school meetings, members and adviser Blair Taylor gather around the smartboard to listen to a song together.

CKHS Students Form The Underground Music Club to Cultivate a DIY Music Scene

by Cypress Cowley, Reporter
October 12, 2024

A new club centered around DIY music and culture has been established, welcoming in all students who share an enthusiasm for local music, live shows, and music history.  The Underground Music Club...

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A Spotify playlist titled "male manipulator music" with a series of songs featuring artists that are in this category

Opinion: The Flawed Concept of Male Manipulator Music

by Rory Manskie, Reporter
June 6, 2024

In today’s musical world, there’s been a specific term surfacing the internet and making its way through popular culture: a label you may have already heard in passing called “male manipulator”...

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The Spotify album on Sotero Morales’s computer while writing notes concerning the songs.

Review: ‘Driving Just to Drive’

by Sotero Morales, Reporter
June 5, 2023

The songs have a calm vibe radiating from them, with the piano and drums tending to be the most abundantly used instruments throughout the album.  Personally, the songs I find most enjoyable would...

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Taylor Swift introduces the song "The Man" as the crowd cheers for her.

Review: Eras Tour, Taylor Was Sunshine in the Midnight Rain

by Robyn Fancher, Reporter
May 22, 2023

The Eras Tour show in Nashville on May 7, 2023 was delayed approximately 2 hours due to the rain, thunder, and lightning. Despite the delay, thousands of people sheltered in place for hours and one of...

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An image of Pedro Serrano the guitarist of the band 'the rev,' performing at the battle of the bands.

Battle of The Bands: Meet The Bands

by Sotero Morales, Reporter
May 19, 2023

This year’s battle of the bands is sponsored by Ted Brown, Mike Jaurequi Studios, Boona Nous Studios, and Lion’s den 360. All giving winners of the event studio time and even the chance to play at...

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A collage composed of various concert ticket stubs, ranging from artists like Paul McCartney to bands like Aerosmith.

The Dawn of a New Age for Concert Tickets

by Cypress Cowley, Reporter
May 4, 2023

It’s 2023, and purchasing tickets to a concert hasn’t changed too much in the past half-century. Fans still wait hours in line (albeit, now a virtual one) to see their favorite artists, and ticket...

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Avery Welkin pointing out one of the custom made "battle of the bands 2" advertisements with his acoustic/electric guitar.)

Preparations For Central Kitsap High School’s Battle of the Bands 2.0 Take Place

by Sotero Morales, Reporter
April 8, 2023

The second Battle of the Bands at Central Kitsap High School is going to be held on April 29, 2023 at the CK Performing Arts Center. The actual event has the teachers David Tracewell, Michael Brenner,...

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One of the official posters for director Brett Morgen's new film, Moonage Daydream.

Review: ‘Moonage Daydream;’ David Bowie Returns to Earth for Otherworldly New Film

by Cypress Cowley, Reporter
September 29, 2022

In the midst of a crowd bustling through the streets of London in 1973, everyone knows the name of David Bowie. He’s bizarre, yet alluring– eclectic, sensual, and charmingly flamboyant. However, upon...

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