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Honoring the Life of Chick Corea

February 26, 2021February 25, 2021 Rachael Gerron

Sarah GrunauMusic Journalist Chick Corea, an elemental key to the evolution of jazz and jazz fusion has passed from a rare form of cancer at the age of 79.  Corea strongly impacted the scope of jazz and introduced an improvisational … Continue reading Honoring the Life of Chick Corea

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Black History Month Staff Picked Playlist

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 ktsw899

By Christopher Brocker Hip-Hop Music Director  Black History Month is a time to reflect on the great figures within the black diaspora but also to celebrate black culture itself. Our music staff has compiled a playlist dedicated to celebrating black artists … Continue reading Black History Month Staff Picked Playlist

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The Best Love Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Jams

February 14, 2021February 9, 2021 ktsw899

By Melanie Love SalazarWeb Content Contributor Some people (who are incredibly cheesy) say that “music is the language of feelings.” I too am a part of that group of cheesy people who believe music is the language of feelings. Where … Continue reading The Best Love Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Jams

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Valentine’s Day and Every Other Day You’re in Love: A Playlist

February 13, 2021 paigegreene07

By Diamond PedrozaMusic Journalist This Valentine’s Day might be different for some of us because of COVID-19. Whether you will be spending the holiday alone or with a special someone, you can listen to music anywhere. My playlist mixes some … Continue reading Valentine’s Day and Every Other Day You’re in Love: A Playlist

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Christmas During A Pandemic

December 21, 2020December 17, 2020 ktsw899

By Paige GreeneAssistant Web Content Manager Don’t know what to do during Christmas with your friends, family, or significant other? Below is a list of things to keep you busy during this holiday season. Christmas lights One clear sign of … Continue reading Christmas During A Pandemic

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Songs to Study to: A Playlist

December 7, 2020December 2, 2020 paigegreene07

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist With the onset of autumn and the changing of the leaves on the trees, the Texas weather invites us to sit outside under the sun to enjoy the warm breeze. Put your headphones in and sit … Continue reading Songs to Study to: A Playlist

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Bobcat Beats Playlist

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 ktsw899

by Christopher Brocker and Gage SuttonAssistant Music Director and Sports Director To heavy hip hop listeners, the names featured in this playlist are likely familiar. However, this playlist is dedicated to the casual listener. We’ve compiled a playlist of lesser-known … Continue reading Bobcat Beats Playlist

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5 Albums to get into the Halloween Spirit

October 23, 2020October 14, 2020 ktsw899

By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Halloween is nearly upon us, and while many people are binge-watching their favorite horror films, we audiophiles are putting together spooky playlists and party mixes. Ghosts, vampires and all manner of spooky themes have been a … Continue reading 5 Albums to get into the Halloween Spirit

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Perfect Playlist for Your Astrological Sign

October 16, 2020November 17, 2020 ktsw899

By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor Astrology is a subject that has always piqued my interest and fascinated me. I even told my high school chemistry teacher that I thought astrology should be considered a science. He did not agree with … Continue reading Perfect Playlist for Your Astrological Sign

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5 rising artists to add to your listening rotation

September 27, 2020October 5, 2020 Timia Cobb

By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist Are you on the constant search for new music and new artists? I personally live on the Spotify’s “Fans also like” tab on an artist’s pages. If you’re looking to discover similar artists to the ones you’re already … Continue reading 5 rising artists to add to your listening rotation

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A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better

September 26, 2020September 23, 2020 paigegreene07

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Some nights, it may be difficult to get good sleep. In a previous article, I wrote about a couple of scientific studies of the effects of listening to calming music at bedtime. Their results suggested that … Continue reading A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better

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Songs to Listen to While the World is Ending

August 22, 2020August 15, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Chinny EgbunaMusic Journalist If you’re alive and reading this article, chances are that you are very aware of the current state of the world. With raging political activism taking place across the country, a contagious virus causing world-wide panic, … Continue reading Songs to Listen to While the World is Ending

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There is a pair of black sunglasses with gold accents, a coral pink polaroid camera, and three polaroid pictures on top of a grey and white striped towel. One of the polaroids shows the landscape of the San Marcos River, and the other two pictures show smiling girls wearing swimsuits.

Not All Is Lost: An Ode to my Freshman Year

August 21, 2020August 15, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Zoe ElterMusic Journalist Given the condition of the world right now, being negative seems as easy as breathing. And I suppose that it is acceptable. It’s hard to ignore the climbing numbers, and there seems to be tragedy in … Continue reading Not All Is Lost: An Ode to my Freshman Year

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The Songs of My Summer

July 28, 2020July 21, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director The summer of 2020 has been one of the most hectic in our lifetime. August is still around the corner and it’s tough to be optimistic considering everything. However, through the turbulence great music has … Continue reading The Songs of My Summer

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A New Era of Music Playlists

July 7, 2020July 15, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist As a kid, did you ever find yourself gazing out of the car window feeling like you were the main character in a movie while the radio hummed in the back and the world slipped away … Continue reading A New Era of Music Playlists

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Black Lives Matter: A Collaborative Playlist

June 16, 2020July 15, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Jason Arline, Christopher Brocker, Ethan Hamilton and Gage SuttonMusic Journalists Enraged, infuriated, sadness and despair. These are just a few of the words that encapsulate the feelings of Black Americans and people today after the murder of George Floyd … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: A Collaborative Playlist

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How to Stay Productive: Quarantine-Style

April 25, 2020April 23, 2020 Arlett Ramirez

By Megan WehringAssistant News Director During this time of social distancing, I’ve been wanting to lay in bed and binge-watch Netflix shows everyday. College classes have become more self-paced than ever, so it’s more difficult now to stay motivated and … Continue reading How to Stay Productive: Quarantine-Style

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The Ultimate "Sleep" Playlist

March 19, 2020March 16, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Mekenzie PrimmMusic Journalist Valentines Day has passed and Mardi Gras has wrapped up. It’s exhausting to have to celebrate these two holidays, plus Christmas, New Years and go back to school within a two month span– so I decided … Continue reading The Ultimate "Sleep" Playlist

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Sad Girl Hours: a Playlist

March 6, 2020March 2, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Timia CobbMusic Journalist My sadness can be dramatic, suffocating, painful, lonely and is never satisfied by one sound. In my sadness, I can crave the slow soulful voice of Beyoncé  as she sings about wanting trust in her relationship. … Continue reading Sad Girl Hours: a Playlist

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Midterm Prep Playlist

March 2, 2020February 27, 2020 Arlett Ramirez

By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist Midterms are coming sooner than you think and you’ll probably need some music to listen to while you study. Well look no further. If you like lowkey music when you’re studying, this is the playlist for … Continue reading Midterm Prep Playlist

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