By: Alyssa Book and Chase Gosman
This week A&E is heating things up with this week’s spring playlist. This mix is all about spring fever.
1. “We Are Young” by Fun. feat. Janelle Monae
2. “Daylight” by Matt & Kim
3. “Part of Me” by Katy Perry
4. “Domino” by Jessie J
5. “I Can Get Back Up Now” by You, Me and Everyone We Know
6. “Brighter Than the Sun” by Colbie Caillat
7. “Don’t Stop ( Color On the Walls)” by Foster the People
8. “I Don’t Want This Night to End” by Luke Bryan
By Jared Murray and Alyssa Book
This week A&E is honoring the late Whitney Houston with a playlist centering on her classic records that have lasted through generations. Houston, who has sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide, is most well-known for her powerful, multi-octave voice.
1) “I Will Always Love You”
2) “Greatest Love Of All”
3) “How Will I Know”
4) “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”
5) “Saving All My Love For You”
6) “So Emotional”
7) “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?”
8) “How Will I Know”
This Sunday Madonna took the stage at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Super Bowl half-time performance.
The singer was presented by an army of Roman soldiers on an extravagant throne clearly trying to appear as pop royalty. Although she came across as an ancient queen, the stage was futuristic and brightly lit. By bringing modern artists, such as Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, LMFAO, and M.I.A., along the way, she appealed to the younger audience.
Madonna performed her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’,” along with classics like “Vogue” and “Music.” Even though these songs were showcased, they were not necessarily sung live. They were rumored to be lip synced.
Sophomore Ross Lundy said the show could have been better.
“It wasn’t very good. They could have gotten an older band like they have in past years,” said Lundy.
The theatrics were amazing, but the show was upstaged by an obscene gesture by co-performer M.I.A.
M.I.A. was onstage for the performance of “Gimme Me All Your Luvin’,“ and unexpectedly flipped off the camera, making its way to millions over their television sets.
“Things like that should not have been on live TV,” said Lundy.
The obscenity was offense to viewers, as complaints filed in to the NBC network.
After the mishap, there were still some good moments in the show. Madonna ended with “Like A Prayer,” where Cee Lo Green accompanied her on a rising platform, showing the TV viewers the flashing lights from the stands as the back lights were turned off.
All in all, it will not go down as the worst halftime show, but it will not be the best either. Madonna, for age 53, proved she still has the spark that made her famous years ago. How long that spark will relate with audiences is the question.
By Alyssa Book and Chase Gosman
This week A&E is popping it and locking it with a playlist inspired by the Grammys. Songs include nominees from this year along with previous nominated tracks.
1) “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga (2009)
2) “Make It Mine” by Jason Mraz (2009)
3) “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train (2010)
4) “The Only Exception” by Paramore (2010)
5) “Paradise” by Coldplay (2011)
6) “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People (2011)
7) “Firework” by Katy Perry (2011)
8) “The Cave” by Mumford & Sons (2011)
9) “Someone Like You” by Adele (2011)
10) “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 (2011)
By Alyssa Book and Lauren Holstner
Sarcasm and cynicism come to the FC stage next weekend in the form of the play “Ashes.”
The play, which will feature a variety of FC thespians, will be performed Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The play has eight different scenes, which all center around a common theme: cremation.
“It’s got funny things, serious moments and it’s unusual. It’s a variety of things,” said directer Chris Bundy.
Junior Laura Duncan said, “It’s set up like each scene has a different plot. The scenes are all connected through the theme of cremation.”
The theater students are excited to perform the play because it is based off of things that have happened to Bundy.
“Well, since I wrote it, it’s fun to see the things you wrote come to life and some of the things happened to me. So it’s fun to watch students act it out,” said Bundy
The play is described by Duncan as being sarcastic and putting humor to situations that are not normally humorous.
Senior Erica Mohler, who plays Elizabeth in the “Ashes,” said the show has a great concept and although preparing for the play in only two weeks was stressful, it was a learning experience and helped her with time management.
Duncan and Mohler both commented on how the show is a great opportunity for the underclassmen performers.
Mohler said, “Bundy added scenes to the play to give underclassmen more opportunities. It is a great way for them to gain experience and grow in acting.”
“Ashes” will be performed on Jan. 27-29 and begins the last semester of plays directed by Bundy, who will retire at the end of the school year. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, and $6 for students.
