BY MARTIN SEVCIK A course taken by musicians and non-musicians alike, students are taught the fundamentals of creating and producing music electronically in Digital Music, a program which has recently grown in…
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A comprehensive review of CHS water fountains
BY ANDREW WANG Throughout the Sandpiper’s rich 69-year-old history, nobody has thought to write a comprehensive evaluation of the water fountains on campus. But just like Marvel when they released “Endgame,” I’m…
Carmel POPs! presents a broad selection of young, local talent
BY JORDI FAXON The third production of the annual Carmel POPs! festival was a jolly and mostly informal showcase of the best and brightest that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer in…
Playlist of the Month
Dear Sandpiper Readers, Welcome to the first Playlist of the Month. I have curated a selection of both alternative bedrom pop and old and new rap. I did just write the words…
5 Places to get free merch on your birthday
BY KEA YENGST There are many ways teens can celebrate their birthday. Maybe it’s a party with their friends and family, a nice dinner or even bringing a platter of treats to…
Philosophical Minute
BY JORDI FAXON Malcolm X was once quoted as having said, “I want Dr. King to know that I didn’t come to Selma to make his job difficult. I really did come…
5 pivotal pieces of Halloween media
BY KYLIE YEATMAN, PHOTO COURTESY OF LAIKA FILMS With Halloween right around the corner, it’s important to get into the spirit by giving into your capitalistic desires and consuming as much spooky-themed…
Common reveals a softer side of his newest album, ‘Let Love’
BY JORDI FAXON, PHOTO COURTESY OF CONCORD RECORDS In comparison with the rapper’s 2016 album “Black America Again,” largely focused on social commentary, and his more recent 2018 collaboration with the August…
Taylor Swift explores all facets of romance on whimsical seventh record ‘Lover,’ a career highlight
BY KYLIE YEATMAN, PHOTO COURTESY OF REPUBLIC RECORDS On her seventh album, “Lover,” Taylor Swift takes the high road through a starry-eyed, occasionally saccharine contingent of romantic tracks, showcasing her love for…
Brockhampton’s fifth studio album ‘GINGER’ proves they’re here to stay with mature cuts
BY MILES PREKOSKI, PHOTO COURTESY OF RCA RECORDS With the rollout of Brockhampton’s fifth studio album, “GINGER,” the Texas boy band has produced one of their tightest, most memorable works yet. More…