Falcons rewind music taste, JoBros king of 2000s

By Payton Romans of that today is Bruno Mars. “Our generation’s music is trap. From the revolutionary jazz period “I think there’s always a stand out Our parents think that it’s just a bunch of the ’20s to the progressive rock pe- performer that sort of defines every gen- of beat drops but if they listened to the riod of the ’50s, America’s culture can eration, and for us, Bruno Mars is really words, they’d see how meaningful it is,” be expertly labeled with the music each becoming that icon.” says junior . 1. Thrift Shop by Mackel- Beth Par more generation created that shattered the According to The Top 100 on the Like Par, other students agree that 2. Harlem Shake by Baauer 3. Suit & Tie by Justin social norm. Even just five years ago, Billboard charts, Bruno Mars has had instead of the audible sound of the mu- Timberlake 4. When I was Your Man by the style of music changed dramatically a hit single in the top five most popular sic, it’s the lyrics behind it that make to- Bruno Mars 5. Stay by Rihanna to what is at the top of the charts today. songs in 2018 and five years ago. day’s music so powerful. Senior Noah McCullough is In 2013, ‘When I Was Your Man’ “We’ve made statements. Kendrick a music producer who goes by the was number four. Today, ‘Finesse’ is at Lamar is someone everyone listens to pseudonym Anson Reed. He is one number three. now because of how he presents him- of six people to be accepted to IUPUI Sophomore Diana Pyle elaborated self and the messages he writes about. for a new music technology/production on generational stand outs. It’s very relatable,” says Cin. major. He performed his original song, “The ’50s were all about Elvis; he McCullough agrees that music to- “Promises,” from his EP (extended play) started a movement. The ’60s had the day compared to five years ago is more record, Empty Rooms, on WZPL’s the Beatles of course; and Led Zeppelin progressive. “Smiley Morning Show.” He says that was the ’70s; Madonna, the ’80s;, and “It’s become more empowering VS 1. Gods Plan by Drake 2. Meant to Be by music trends have influenced his own Nirvana the ’90s. As for the 2000s, I and focused on giving everyone a voice. Florida Georgia Line music, which is greatly inspired by hate to say it but...the Jonas Brothers,” There are more people of color, more and Bebe Rexha Lorde, his favorite artist. says Pyle with an embarrassed smile. women, more LGBT singers out there, 3. Finesse by Bruno “The sound and techniques used in and that diversity is part of what makes Mars & Cardi B As for the 2000s, I hate to say it 4. Psycho by Post music culture are always changing, and this generation of music all the better.” Malone it is sort of the job of the artist to keep up but...the Jonas Brothers Senior Alivia Shake describes to- 5. Perfect by Ed with those trends to prevent an outdated - Sophomore Diana Pyle day’s music as more of a political state- Sheeran sound,” says McCullough. “If I am un- ment. fond of the sound in my own genre, I will With the course of music history “What makes our generation’s mu- try to create something more unique.” being filled with musical extremities and sic original is that it has a real message, Junior Dawt Cin says the changing changes, what does the current genera- a political statement that represents the of styles is what makes a popular artist tion make of its opportunity to mold its kids of today.” Art by Payton Romans consistent, and that a perfect example own history? First SLED program lets students present leadership ideas By Jaelyn Reynolds voice our opinions.” saID junior Abigail “trains students, teachers and admin- SLED, a new student leadership Gutierrez. istrators on how to use technology to program standing for Students Leading For instance, the students involved make the community and/or school bet- Education, is starting at Perry with five in SLED want Perry to have a white ter.” female and five male students. board in each classroom dedicated to The program gives students more “To me this means that students school events. The idea, targeted toward opportunities to offer ideas on how are advocates for changes that they raising school spirit and involvement for they think administrators should handle would like to see in their school,” said those who don’t have access to social things. biology teacher Nikki Knight, who is media or internet outside of school, was “We had to think about problems in leading SLED at PMHS. The program presented to administrators. our school and what we can do to fix it,” is targeted toward students who want “My favorite part was watching the said Gutierrez. their voices heard. Those who join get students work together, gain confidence Another idea being presented will the chance to give their opinion on ad- and propose great ideas that could have be geared toward the administrative as- ministrative issues. a huge impact on our school as early as pect as the students pitch their take on Those in SLED aren’t already next year,” said Knight. Gutierrez, along the lack of real life experiences the cur- members of StuVo, but new leaders with several other students, were pulled rent school curriculum has to offer, and from around the school. into principal Kert Boedicker’s office changing that to include a more passion “We wanted to go a different route and asked to join. -based learning environment. and build leadership in the students “He said there is this new leader- Not only do students present their teachers recognized as having leader- ship program I would love for you guys ideas, but they also have the opportunity ship skills in their classrooms,” Knight to be a part of and we said, ‘yes,’ and to talk to those who have the power to said. “So a few junior teachers were that was that,” said Gutierrez. actually make a change in our school. asked to send a list of potential candi- School Initiative, a company work- dates. Names that came up often were ing toward improving education through “My favorite part was watching invited.” technology, founded SLED. Brian the students work together, gain SLED will allow for students to be Knight, the principal of Southport High confidence and propose great more involved in the decisions that af- School, introduced it to Perry Township. fect their everyday life at school, some- Knight said “He wanted to include Perry ideas that could have a huge thing that several students voiced inter- students too, so he talked to Mr. Boed- impact on our school as early as est in when given the opportunity to join. icker if he was interested; he was.” next year.” Juniors Alex Hooton, Rajveer Dheer, Jakob Opsahl, and Tha Phang present “My favorite part of the program Junior Katie Creager was one of - Teacher Nikki Knight their ideas to the administrators (Photo provided by Nikki Knight). was being able to present our idea to the students invited to take part in the everyone and actually being able to SLED program. Creager said SLED