Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 – Mr. Mar prepares for his first period class before school, Thursday, Jan. 7. By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15 THE ROUNDUP During the late ’90s, Mr. Tom Mar was a prison chaplain at San Quinten State Prison in California. He was about 25 years old and had just graduated from […]
By Garrison Murphy ’15 & Hayden Corwin ’15 THE ROUNDUP Phoenix’s Metro Light Rail runs dozens of routes daily and thousands of people utilize it for transportation. For many riders though, the train has taken the shape of a shelter or place of refuge. The Roundup interviewed some of these individuals as well as students […]
Cage the Elephant—“Melophobia” 8 out of 10 By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15 THE ROUNDUP ‘Melophobia’ is Cage the Elephant’s third studio album and was released Oct. 8, 2013. The album, produced by Jay Joyce, features 10 original songs filled with fuzz, reverb and tender moments. It is a record that takes the band a step […]
Young the Giant—“Mind Over Matter” 4 out of 10 By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15 THE ROUNDUP Young the Giant’s sophomore album “Mind over Matter,” released Jan. 21, is a sorry attempt at indie pop-rock music. In 2011, the band released their first album “Young the Giant.” “Young the Giant” was nothing special, and did not […]
By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15 The Roundup The recent ban of popular TOMS shoes has led to a mild discontent within the student body. Many students find the new policy to be unfair and illogical. “No, it is not fair,” said Jackman Rice ’15. “TOMS shoes are a great company doing great things, they shouldn’t […]
8 out of 10 By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15 THE ROUNDUP Being a teenager can seem like the greatest, most inescapable and invincible era in a person’s life. “The Spectacular Now”, directed by James Ponsoldt and written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, begins with the character Sutter Keely, played by Miles Teller, living […]
Yo La Tengo – “Fade” 7.5 out of 10 By Hayden Prescott Corwin ’15 THE ROUNDUP Eerie organs fade seamlessly under the drums and turn into an elegantly shimming guitar riff. Fuzz distorts the background as a voice appears through the stream of musical notes floating around the listener’s mind and brings Yo La […]
Tom Waits – “Bone Machine”
9.5 out of 10
When Tom Waits screams, the room quiets down.
His voice growls to the fringe of control, but he somehow pulls it back and stays in pitch.