THE SIDEKICK november 2015 17 FARMERS BRANCH - With the growth gence in the last couple years, as Cameron Te younger generation has now started of the vinyl record industry, Josey Records explains. to catch onto this “cool” movement happen- will be hard to miss when traveling down the “It’s the physical aspect of it; you take the vi- ing in Dallas. From observation, younger newly reconstructed Interstate 635. nyl, take the record out, put it into a turntable kids came to Josey Records with their par- Josey Records owner Waric Cameron and listen to it,” Cameron ents, perusing the aisles with wonder flled in originally wanted to open a boutique, but s a i d . their eyes. when he and his friends discussed opening a “Te young generation is starting to re- record store, that idea seemed the best of the alize that they aren’t getting anything for two. their money when they get music on- “Dallas had no music in this fashion,” line or when using iTunes,” Cameron Cameron said. said. “Vinyl is getting something When people walk through the hop on the for your money.” doors of Josey Records, they are in- High school kids have stantly hit with endless wall to wall strolled into the doors of Josey space, and a barrage of vinyl, 45s vinyl epress Records as well, talking about and everything else in between. various bands and if they In one corner sits a number were going to buy something of turntables, free for anyone to or not. Young adults, middle use if they would like to play a re- at aged men and women, even cord from the shelves. In others lies pre-teens stopped by too. It T-shirts, records and a place to sit and just shows how music can reach look at music magazines. joey records people at so many diferent levels In the 1970s, vinyl records were what regardless of age. written by iTunes is now. Josey Records has attempt- Eric Cashimere Overall, coming to Josey records Staff Writer ed to bring that culture back to North Texas. is an experience. When you walk the According to the Dallas Observer, Josey aisles, you are walking through an art gal- Records was voted number one best vinyl re- lery of music history. Everybody there is in cords store in Dallas. “ That’s their own world, taking a time machine back Cameron thinks vinyl records will al- what I think kids are now starting to to the 80s. ways hold an antique essence that cannot be catch on to, it’s really cool. It forces you to pay Josey Records has perfected the art of changed with time. attention.” buying, selling and displaying vinyl records, “I don’t think [vinyl records] will ever be- Typically, the clientele at Josey Records keeping alive such a classic form of music, come mainstream,” Cameron said. ranges from 18 to 65 years old. by passing it on to younger generations and photo by Mallorie Munoz Tere is a reason for vinyl record resur- “Music lovers have no age,” Cameron said. hopefully, generations to come. Fall playlist to get you ready for the season

by Pranathi Chitta, Staff Writer, @prannydacheetah

When thinking of the fall season, the first thing that comes to mind is anticipation for the holidays. The following songs are some that get me prepared for the upcoming school holidays and festivities because of their mellow yet energizing beats. graphic by Austin Banzon

Track Artist Venice The Lighthouse and The Whaler The soft introduction reminds me of leaves falling and the beginning of autumn. This is a perfect song to start off the day since it is not too slow or too fast. The rhythm is set to a perfect pace and beat. With all the pressure with school and extracurricular activities, this song gives me a chance to take a moment Jeena Jeena Atif Aslam I rarely listen to Indian music but lately, with the influence of a few friends, I began listening to it. This song screams fall since it has a slow tempo but makes you feel alive at the the same time. This song makes me want to close my eyes and just let everything go. Even if you do not listen to Indian or other international music, I highly recommend this song. Renegades X Ambassadors Thanks to the well known Jeep commercial, I was introduced to “Renegades”, a song that has an uncommon tune among popular music trending now. The X Ambassadors is a unique band in that its songs exhibit a new style of music that is rarely encountered. Crystallised The xx The xx never fails to satisfy me. Even though this is an old song, I enjoy listening to the mellow tune that creates anticipation in me. This anticipation re- minds me of the many holidays and activities that are in store this season. Say My Name (feat. Zyra) – Jai Wolf Remix ODESZA and Jai Wolf I enjoy listening to the remix much more than the original song since the remix brings out the true rhythm of the song. I like ODESZA since they always make unique songs and incorporate different tastes into its music. I highly recommend this song and the artist when you want to listen to something differ- ent or unique. Ease Troye Sivan “Ease” reminds me of the calmness of fall and the warmth that the season will provide. I often listen to this song and other songs by Sivan while I study. Unlike the previous songs I chose, “Ease” has one constant rhythm, which helps me to concentrate when I am studying. In addition to this album, Sivan is releasing another highly anticipated album soon. THE SIDEKICK 20 december 2015 MAKING A VOCATION

A VACATION photos by Mallorie Munoz NBC 5 sports anchor Pat Doney broadcasts his report NBC 5’s Doney finds passion in sportscasting on the TCU game on Dec. 22 at NBC 5 studios. Doney has worked at NBC for three years. it’s a loss.” including the written by Reid Valentine Anyone can report on a game and describe what hap- interview, he started t o Staff Writer pened, yet the stories that transcend over real life are the ones receive texts that the man he interviewed was in fact not the @reidv9 he thrives on. Doney really believes that you do not have to be country music star he claimed to be. Doney had no idea that Saturday night is not very busy in the NBC 5 newsroom, yet the biggest sports fan to really appreciate the amazing stories who he talked to was a Tim McGraw impersonator. one sports anchor’s day is in full swing. that lie within the games and athletes. Sometimes during the line of work he is in, you can mess up, Pat Doney is the weekend sports broadcaster on local NBC He begins his Saturday by watching every big sports event yet he stressed that if your love for what you are doing is more affiliate KXAS, and each Saturday at 10:20 p.m. he gets in front being broadcasted. While the average American at than the fear of messing up, then in the end it will be okay. of the camera and informs the fourth biggest sports market in home has one, maybe two screens in their “My dad didn’t really have a job that he liked very much,” the country about the day’s events in the sports world. beloved man caves, Doney has three Doney said. “So he always pushed me to find a job that I really For Doney, this is not a job, it is a dream. Pat s computer screens and count- loved. All the stuff about ‘If your vocation is something you en- “When I was young, I knew that I wanted to be in sports ’ less TVs he can see joy, then your vocation becomes a vacation’ is really true.” somehow or another,” Doney said. storytelling and use all As 10:20 rolls around on Saturday night, Doney works on He began his journey in sports journalism as a high schooler his script for his three and a half minutes he gets on air, practic- during a call in to a post game radio show after a California ability is unique. ing reading aloud and creating a rhythm for his segment. He (now Los Angeles) Angels baseball game. He asked the show works closely with his producer Chris James to make host how he could become a sportscaster, the host told him to If you are unable to their brief piece of the show as loaded with leave his number with the producer, and six months passed un- content as possible. til he ever heard anything. connect with the viewer, “We try to put a show Then, after a long wait, he was offered an opportunity to together that people come watch the broadcast in the booth at an Angels game in and unable to convey the at home can get all Anaheim, Calif., and he fell in love right away. sense of story, it’s a loss. the information Doney went on to intern at the ABC7 KABC in Los Ange- John Lewis, they need about what happened les, where he discovered his passion for storytelling, a trait that sports reporter serves him well on camera. that day in sports,” “I love sports,” Doney said. “I love being around the athletes, from his office Doney said. “One I love being around the games.” desk. These screens are filled with of the things we focus on is to make Doney has many talents, yet none that he treasures more an assortment of contests from college football, NBA the show not only a highlight, that there is also some than his one of a kind ability for storytelling, an essential skill in games and even pay-per-view MMA and boxing matches. information in there too.” his career. His past coworker John Lewis, who worked with him He watches every comeback, heartbreak and champion- From his command center of screens at his desk, he heads in Louisville, Ky. talked about Doney’s special talent. ship, all while interacting with his nearly 10,000 Twitter fol- into the makeup room before heading into the live studio. Once “Pat’s storytelling ability is unique,” Lewis said, “It is the most lowers. In the new age of journalism, Twitter is an essential he gets in place for his shot, he reads over his script a few more important aspect of the job. If you are unable to connect with part of any reporters repertoire, and @PatDoneyNBC5 is as times before the time comes for his segment. the viewer, and unable to convey the sense active and interactive as one can be. “My intention is to be very conversational [and] make it of story, Doney is no stranger to Coppell, as he has covered mul- feel like when you’re talking to the camera, that you’re having tiple games when the Cowboys football team is playing the a 1-on-1 conversation, as if we were sitting in the living room feature NBC 5’s Big Game Friday. He connected with the together talking about the day in sports,” Doney said. Coppell FCA group via Twitter and came and spoke Without even breaking a sweat, he goes through his script at one of their weekly Friday meetings before calmly while on camera and voicing over clips of certain games school. that his segment features. After the show has concluded, Doney, During his time at the meeting with along with the entire team that made up the show meets in the FCA, he shared about his then recent production room for a recap, and to look for areas to improve. trip to Super Bowl XLIX, a game For a man who has gotten so far in less than 10 years in his between the Seattle Seahawks sportscasting career like Doney has, one wonders what his goals and the New England Patri- may be, and he is in the same boat. ots, but he did not focus in “Honestly, I don’t know what the goal is, at first the goal was on the game. He instead for me to get to a place where I would want to be for a long told the group a story time,” Doney said. “But the industry is changing so much, my about how during his best friend in Louisville who worked at the ABC affiliate is now time in Arizona (where the main sports anchor at Bleacher Report. What he’s doing the game was held), he right there wasn’t even a real job six years ago, and now he’s liv- recorded an interview ing in New York City doing that, and he loves it.” with the famous coun- Doney has moved all around the country starting as a pho- try artist Tim McGraw, tographer for a news station in Virginia, just hoping for the or so he thought. chance to work on sports, having no idea than in a few short After the nightly years he would be anchoring the weekend news show on NBC 5 news had played the clip in DFW. So he will fill the time in while he waits for his next op- he had sent in that day, portunity, the same way he started his journey, watching sports.

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CHS senior and sophomore dance to an ethnic rhythm to connect with heritage

written by Amy Roh that’s not enough,” Koa’s mother Moa Moe “You always have to stay bent and you tural identity. Student Life Editor said. “Tey used to dance when they were have to move your knees for your hips to “Dancing is always advantageous and @rohmyboat little but as they grew older, they got away actually move,” Moe said. “You also have to benefcial to the student in terms of growth, from it when we were living in places that keep your upper body relaxed and it’s just self awareness, confdence and socializing,” As the sounds of drums and guitar echo had no cultural infuence.” your hips that are moving.” A Touch of Paradise dance instructor Fran of the walls, Coppell High School senior Pacifc Islanders make up 0.2 percent Not only that, but there are unique Galeaí said. “In these areas I have seen Ko’a Moe dances to the beat in her fower- of the U.S. population, which makes it the versions according to certain Polynesian [Moe] grow. adorned skirt. Her ankle tattoo of arrow- lowest demographic in the country. Find- countries. Tere is still so much to learn about the heads, the traditional malu symbol, and ing cultural communities is a difcult feat Under the umbrella of Polynesian dance, Polynesian dance, and performing it is pos- hibiscus fashes underneath the colorful in itself. there is Tongan, Tahitian, Maori, Hawaiian sibly the best way to spread this knowledge, fabric. However, the family found a Polyne- and Samoan. both for Moe, and fellow performers. “Whakarongo ki ke tangi ote koremakoe sian dance group based in Euless called A “Tahitian is more of the grass skirts and “We do all of the dances instead of just ki te tangi au mere i kurangi ki runga i te Touch of Paradise when they performed shaking of the hips,” Moe said. “Tat’s the hula, because there’s more to the Polyne- ru ote waka taki timu,” the makeshif band at oldest brother Roger Moe’s graduation. one that has all of the hip movement and is sian dance than just hula,” fellow dancer sings the traditional Maori song. As if it were fate, Mrs. Moe recognized that very mechanical. With Hawaiian dancing, Amalani Latu said. “I love how we get our Moe, who is Samoan, is a hula dancer. one of them in the group was an old friend. you’re telling a story. I think it’s prettier. It’s audience to see that. With technology, cul- Ever since she was 6 years old, Moe has “I found this group and it just so hap- slow and drags on. Ten there’s Samoan ture’s kind of been familiar with Polynesian dance, and pened to be with someone I knew from dancing, which is the sasa [for girls], and going away now dances regularly for reasons both cul- years ago,” Mrs. Moe said. “I really want a slap dance[ for boys]. Te guys but we still tural and personal. them to get involved with this group do the haka, and that’s like a keep the Moe frst began dancing because of and they told me about [A Touch of Maori warrior dance.” traditions her mother who wanted to instill cultural Paradise]. So it’s been about a year Although hula alive.” customs in her children. But afer moving now since then.” dancing is a from Washington and other various states, Moe then began practicing with normal activ- the family found it difcult to stay in touch A Touch of Paradise, which opened ity for Moe, it with its cultural roots due to the small a whole new set of challenges. Polynesian demographic. “When I started back up afer taking “I wanted them to get back into their so many years of, I really struggled with culture because in Coppell the Tahitian because my hips didn’t quite there’s no Polynesian get the movement but it’s one of those is rare to culture, other things where when you get it, you have it,” see prac- than what I Moe said. “You just have to make it go tice between give now, but faster or slower and control it better.” regular American Moe has been dancing ofcial- students. When CHS ly with A Touch of Paradise for senior and close friend a year, and has performed Tomas Du found out, he in various locations. No- was surprised to say the tably, at the Texas State least. Fair last year, which “I [said], ‘Dude, that’s was a pinnacle really cool,’ and I asked in her danc- her to show me,” Du ing perfor- said. “I tried it myself m a n c e . and totally failed. Ap- Not only parently you’re supposed to was it keep your feet together and shake mean- your hips. You have to be so fexible, it’s ri- ingful in diculous.” scale, but Moe ofen performs during luaus, spe- also another cial events and even graduations, all of way to spread Polyne- which require hours of hard practice. Add sian culture. on schoolwork, wrestling and acapella - “It was cool because I’ve never actu- juggling them all can become stressful. ally performed in such an open area where “It’s annoying being so sore from wres- people could just walk by and be like, ‘Oh! tling and then I’m in here and they’re Hula dancing, that’s cool!’, because Texas telling me to bend my knees lower and doesn’t really have that,” Moe said. Moe have my arms straighter,” Moe said. “Once also performs with her younger brother KK [wrestling season] starts, it gets a little hec- Moe, who became involved with it about tic but I try to do this so I don’t lose it. the same time as Moe. However, the importance of staying photos by Amanda Hair “I wanted to do it because my [older] rooted in her heritage has kept Moe from photos by Amanda Hair Coppell High School senior Ko’a Moe brother did it for his graduation and I was giving up. At the Euless Family Life Center, Coppell like, ‘[Wow] I really want to do that,’” KK “I like that it’s a cultural thing, because performs one of her many dances influenced High School sophomore Keke Moe practices said. “It’s cool because [other performers] I think a lot of places, especially Hawaii, is by Polynesian culture at the Family Euless an upbeat Polynesian dance on Oct. 24. are brother and sisters too, so it’s like fam- losing its culture but because of hula danc- Life Center on Oct. 24. Moe has been Moe is involved in the male warrior style of ily here.” ing and luaus, [it’s] helping it keep its cul- connected with Polynesian dancing along wil Polynesian dancing, and has been for years. Many might assume that Polynesian ture,” Moe said. “It’s cool because I’m Sa- hula dancing since she was a child. dancing is simply “doing the hula”, similar moan so I know the dance of my people. It’s to the dancing portrayed in popular media. more for the cultural aspect, for sure.” However, there is much more to the dances Hula dancing has also helped to develop than just a simple shake of the hips. other parts of Moe’s life that go beyond cul- THE SIDEKICK november 2015 15

CHS senior and sophomore dance to an ethnic rhythm to connect with heritage

written by Amy Roh that’s not enough,” Koa’s mother Moa Moe “You always have to stay bent and you tural identity. Student Life Editor said. “They used to dance when they were have to move your knees for your hips to “Dancing is always advantageous and @rohmyboat little but as they grew older, they got away actually move,” Moe said. “You also have to beneficial to the student in terms of growth, from it when we were living in places that keep your upper body relaxed and it’s just self awareness, confidence and socializing,” As the sounds of drums and guitar echo had no cultural influence.” your hips that are moving.” A Touch of Paradise dance instructor Fran off the walls, Coppell High School senior Pacific Islanders make up 0.2 percent Not only that, but there are unique Galeaí said. “In these areas I have seen Ko’a Moe dances to the beat in her flower- of the U.S. population, which makes it the versions according to certain Polynesian [Moe] grow. adorned skirt. Her ankle tattoo of arrow- lowest demographic in the country. Find- countries. There is still so much to learn about the heads, the traditional malu symbol, and ing cultural communities is a difficult feat Under the umbrella of Polynesian dance, Polynesian dance, and performing it is pos- hibiscus flashes underneath the colorful in itself. there is Tongan, Tahitian, Maori, Hawaiian sibly the best way to spread this knowledge, fabric. However, the family found a Polyne- and Samoan. both for Moe, and fellow performers. “Whakarongo ki ke tangi ote koremakoe sian dance group based in Euless called A “Tahitian is more of the grass skirts and “We do all of the dances instead of just ki te tangi au mere i kurangi ki runga i te Touch of Paradise when they performed shaking of the hips,” Moe said. “That’s the hula, because there’s more to the Polyne- ru ote waka taki timu,” the makeshift band at oldest brother Roger Moe’s graduation. one that has all of the hip movement and is sian dance than just hula,” fellow dancer sings the traditional Maori song. As if it were fate, Mrs. Moe recognized that very mechanical. With Hawaiian dancing, Amalani Latu said. “I love how we get our Moe, who is Samoan, is a hula dancer. one of them in the group was an old friend. you’re telling a story. I think it’s prettier. It’s audience to see that. With technology, cul- Ever since she was 6 years old, Moe has “I found this group and it just so hap- slow and drags on. Then there’s Samoan ture’s kind of been familiar with Polynesian dance, and pened to be with someone I knew from dancing, which is the sasa [for girls], and going away now dances regularly for reasons both cul- years ago,” Mrs. Moe said. “I really want a slap dance[ for boys]. The guys but we still tural and personal. them to get involved with this group do the haka, and that’s like a keep the Moe first began dancing because of and they told me about [A Touch of Maori warrior dance.” traditions her mother who wanted to instill cultural Paradise]. So it’s been about a year Although hula a l i v e .” customs in her children. But after moving now since then.” dancing is a from Washington and other various states, Moe then began practicing with normal activ- the family found it difficult to stay in touch A Touch of Paradise, which opened ity for Moe, it with its cultural roots due to the small a whole new set of challenges. Polynesian demographic. “When I started back up after taking “I wanted them to get back into their so many years off, I really struggled with culture because in Coppell the Tahitian because my hips didn’t quite there’s no Polynesian get the movement but it’s one of those is rare to culture, other things where when you get it, you have it,” see prac- than what I Moe said. “You just have to make it go tice between give now, but faster or slower and control it better.” regular American Moe has been dancing official- students. When CHS ly with A Touch of Paradise for senior and close friend a year, and has performed Thomas Du found out, he in various locations. No- was surprised to say the tably, at the Texas State least. Fair last year, which “I [said], ‘Dude, that’s was a pinnacle really cool,’ and I asked in her danc- her to show me,” Du ing perfor- said. “I tried it myself m a n c e . and totally failed. Ap- Not only parently you’re supposed to was it keep your feet together and shake mean- your hips. You have to be so flexible, it’s ri- ingful in diculous.” scale, but Moe often performs during luaus, spe- also another cial events and even graduations, all of way to spread Polyne- which require hours of hard practice. Add sian culture. on schoolwork, wrestling and acapella - “It was cool because I’ve never actu- juggling them all can become stressful. ally performed in such an open area where “It’s annoying being so sore from wres- people could just walk by and be like, ‘Oh! tling and then I’m in here and they’re Hula dancing, that’s cool!’, because Texas telling me to bend my knees lower and doesn’t really have that,” Moe said. Moe have my arms straighter,” Moe said. “Once also performs with her younger brother KK [wrestling season] starts, it gets a little hec- Moe, who became involved with it about tic but I try to do this so I don’t lose it. the same time as Moe. However, the importance of staying photos by Amanda Hair “I wanted to do it because my [older] rooted in her heritage has kept Moe from photos by Amanda Hair Coppell High School senior Ko’a Moe brother did it for his graduation and I was giving up. At the Euless Family Life Center, Coppell like, ‘[Wow] I really want to do that,’” KK “I like that it’s a cultural thing, because performs one of her many dances influenced High School sophomore Keke Moe practices said. “It’s cool because [other performers] I think a lot of places, especially Hawaii, is by Polynesian culture at the Family Euless an upbeat Polynesian dance on Oct. 24. are brother and sisters too, so it’s like fam- losing its culture but because of hula danc- Life Center on Oct. 24. Moe has been Moe is involved in the male warrior style of ily here.” ing and luaus, [it’s] helping it keep its cul- connected with Polynesian dancing along wil Polynesian dancing, and has been for years. Many might assume that Polynesian ture,” Moe said. “It’s cool because I’m Sa- hula dancing since she was a child. dancing is simply “doing the hula”, similar moan so I know the dance of my people. It’s to the dancing portrayed in popular media. more for the cultural aspect, for sure.” However, there is much more to the dances Hula dancing has also helped to develop than just a simple shake of the hips. other parts of Moe’s life that go beyond cul-