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The Charleston Chronicle Respect Others, Work Hard, Challenge Ourselves. www.charlestonacademy.co.uk Wednesday, 29th April, 2020 Foreword by the Editors-in-Chief: We bring this issue to you during these different times. Whilst we recognise that this past couple of months have been challenging - all of us at the Charleston Chronicle wanted to try and shine a light in the darkness and use our time to put together this edition of the paper. Mainstream media can be hard to consume nowadays, so we came to the collective decision to try and avoid writing about anything too morose. A little positivity can go a long way. In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, our sense of community spirit has never been stronger. Going outside to clap for the NHS alongside neighbours each Thursday lifts my spirits in a way that I could never foresee. We must look out for one another and help to hold each other up - strangers and acquaintances alike. At the end of this issue, you will find links and numbers directing you to a range of charities and services which can provide help to those who may be in need of it. For now, though, us here at the Charleston Chronicle thank you and hope you are well. Stay home and stay safe - Katie Gillies (5L1) and Georgia Birrell (5T1) C o n t e n t s : (Includes; Music - A High School Survival Tool [page 1], RAF to Perform Flypast for Captain Tom’s News ​ ​ ​ Birthday [page 2]) (Includes; Stranded in Australia [page 3]) Community ​ ​ ​ (Includes; What to Watch? [page 5]) Entertainment ​ ​ ​ (Includes; Lockdown Activities - Things to do in Self-Isolation [page 6], Coronavirus Crafts [page 6]) Lifestyle ​ ​ ​ (Includes; Sports in Lockdown [page 8]) Sports ​ ​ ​ (Includes; Why Is The World So Obsessed With Swedish Flat-Packed Furniture? [page 8], The Opinion ​ ​ ​ Deception of New Years Dedications [page 9], It’s Okay Not to Feel Motivated [page 10]) (Includes; Words of the Term [page 10], Helplines and Useful Websites [page 10]) Interactive ​ ​ ​ vulnerability tell those struggling with similar things N e w s that they are not alone, and this feeling of being Music - A High School Survival Tool understood by someone can quite literally save lives. (Elise Warde 2A) In an era where we are aiming to discuss mental Music. For some simply a way to pass time, for others health more music is a key tool, and one which we a lifelong career and to many a coping mechanism to should always use to our advantage. Songs such as help deal with the stresses of everyday life. With a Julia Michael and Selena Gomez’s ‘Anxiety’ aim to variety of genres and styles to choose from, music directly spread awareness about mental health and essentially provides something for everyone, whether support people in all the ways I have previously you’re into mainstream pop, small scale folk bands or mentioned. The lyrics tell a story, and this story is your own unique mixture of songs. It is an escape, what makes music meaningful. from our own thoughts and a way to shut out the often terrible world we inhabit. It is a way for artists Whether songs are about heartbreak or the feeling of to express emotions, creating a sense of raw being alone in the world, they are things we can all vulnerability and relatability seldom found anywhere relate to at some point in our lives. However, this else. Bringing people together and helping us in times doesn’t mean that songs can’t mean a multitude of of difficulty, music provides a sense of community, things, to different people at different times. A song belonging and being understood, to millions. we loved when we were little may have a completely different meaning/emotional attachment when we School is a stressful place. From exam stress to listen to it at 16. Listening to old songs we used to friendship dramas and a host of other stresses and love can often bring with it a wave of memories and a pressures to look and act a certain way it can often be feeling of nostalgia, which brings me onto my next overwhelming and hard to deal with. As a person who point: music is a time machine. tends to keep their feelings to themself, listening to music has always been a great way to de-stress, boost Music can transport you, to a different place or time, my mood and, at times, avoid punching people in the a feeling or a moment. When you sit back and allow face. The ability to block out the world by simply music to wash over you, your brain links the music to pressing the play button is one which is often a particular moment, feeling etc etc. Whether this is overlooked, as many can’t seem to comprehend the an image of driving through the streets of Glasgow, positive impact music has on people, especially during being sat at the local park with friends, or hearing the times of difficulty. song in a cafe or bar, this musical flashback is a powerful thing. Music can also transport you to a The first thing which makes music such a lifeline is the different feeling or “vibe”. Without even realising, or lyrics. Words have a power so unimaginable, as they paying much attention to the song, you can be force us to think or feel a certain way. Song lyrics can overwhelmed by a certain feeling, having fun with have a multitude of effects depending upon their friends on a summer day or walking in the rain, feeling content, and the person who is listening to them. alone in the world. A song can remind you of a certain Artists such as Shawn Mendes and Lizzo write lyrics person (whether this is someone you hold dear or you which aim to make you feel good, empower people would rather forget), or it can remind you of who you and make you want to dance (ideally in your bedroom used to be, transporting you to a different time in or kitchen whilst screaming the words at the top of your life. your lungs for maximum feel-good effect), whereas artists such as Billie Eilish, Blackbear, the late This ability to transport you, and bring back feelings XXXTENTACION and similar rap-style artists often or memories lead me to believe that “it’s not the write about the way they feel in a very raw and music it’s the moment”. What I mean by this is that, relatable manner. Both types of lyrics are building when you’re crying in the bus stop to that song your blocks which make music such a brilliant coping ex liked, you are not crying because the song is sad, mechanism, however, the latter is especially but rather because of the emotional attachment, the important for those going through a hard time. “moment”. Similarly, when you are at a concert with Emotional songs which are honest and show friends, you are not ecstatically happy because the 1 song being played is the greatest song to ever exist, us feel, and the way it inspires us to chase our but because at that moment you are with people who dreams. It is the way that music is timeless, capturing make you happy, enjoying life without a care in the a moment forever in the beat and the lyrics. Music world. Although what I’m saying may seem like a brings us together or becomes a friend when we are well-known fact of life, I urge you to dig deeper and alone. Music is at the centre of who we are as people, think more carefully about what I’m saying, and how it it is the greatest display of our creativity and emotion applies to your life. I want you to realise that the hurt which make us human, and it is the soundtrack to all or happiness we feel when listening to music isn’t of our lives. So I beg you, allow music into your life. always because of the song, or the lyrics, but because Scream the words until your lungs give out, dance to of the memories and emotions connected to the song your favourite song until you’re out of breath, cry and in our subconscious. Therefore my point remains that laugh and smile along to the lyrics, listen to that it is not the music, but in fact the moment, which album on repeat, and allow music to be the medicine makes us feel. we all need in our lives. Now whilst music which is relatable and holds emotional meaning is important to helping people cope in everyday life, music which is entirely the opposite is equally as brilliant, it is an escape. Listening to music which parallels how we feel can sometimes be helpful, but it also keeps us feeling those emotions, e.g listening to sad breakup songs isn’t going to make you feel anything except more sad and heartbroken. Sometimes it is fun to listen to music and pretend we are someone else entirely, that we are happy despite our sadness, that we are a crazy RAF to Perform Flypast for Captain rock star living life on the road. People listen to songs (Katie Gillies 5L1) about sex and drugs on the way to their 9-5 office job Tom’s Birthday​ ​ On the 30th of April, Captain Tom Moore will or play rock music at full volume when they’re sad (or celebrate his 100th birthday.

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