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Review: Taylor Swift’s “Delicate” Acoustic Version

Natalie Taylor, Layout Manager May 23, 2018

Taylor Swift has released an acoustic version of her song “Delicate,” which is the 5th track on her album, “Reputation.” Swift released the song on Spotify as part of the Spotify Singles series....

Otto Kuehrmann playing the stand up bass in an orchestra concert. Kuehrmann has recently graduated from PSU with his major in Music Education. (Submitted by Otto Kuehrmann)

PSU Music Education Major helps HHS Orchestra

Benji Keeler, Reporter May 15, 2018

This student teacher is pursuing his dreams with a career in music. Otto Kuehrmann is a 24 year old former college student, graduating from Penn State University on Saturday, May 5th, 2018.  Kuehrmann,...

Currently, the Spotify app looks like this with key features like its sleek black background and bright white text. Spotify hasn’t updated its design since 2014.  (Broadcaster/Anna Levin)

Spotify Updating, Expanding Both Free and Premium Options

Anna Levin, HHS Kiss and Tell Co-Editor May 15, 2018

Spotify’s upcoming update will expand the abilities of its free users, allowing them to listen to their favorite music more freely. For the first time since its release in 2014, the music streaming...

The “Migos’” style draws influence from punk rock stars like the “Ramones” (above right), who were the creators of cool in their signature leather jackets. Mumble rap is taking over the regularity which used to be rock music among teens. (Still from Migos’ “What The Price” music video, Ramones via Pilsmo)

Editorial: Has Rap Overthrown Rock?

Jack Goulet, Arts and Entertainment Section Editor April 30, 2018

The term “mumble rap” gets thrown around a lot in this day and age. With artists like Lil Yachty getting their starts on Soundcloud, a whole genre of music like Yachty’s is being embraced by the...

(Photo Courtesy of Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic)

24 Years Later: Remembering Kurt Cobain

Jack Goulet, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 9, 2018

Kurt Cobain’s legacy as the rough-toned frontman of the popular 90s band Nirvana lives on even 24 years after his death. Never a fan of interviews, Cobain was known to give vague answers to questions,...

Editorial: Overtures Need to Make a Return to Theatre

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor March 14, 2018

Nowadays, many musicals do not include overtures, or in other words, orchestral pieces usually played before the showing of a musical or opera. During an overture, there is usually nothing, or little to...

 Taylor Swift’s new album, reputation, features a simple black and white cover.  The album art was unveiled on August 23, 2017.  (Taylor Swift)

Taylor Swift’s Return Blows Fans Away

Natalie Taylor, Layout Designer October 5, 2017

After a two-year hiatus, Taylor Swift is back with new music.   After staying away from the public eye and taking a break from making music, she’s coming back in full force with a follow-up to 2014’s...

Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds performs at one of the band’s many concerts. Even though the band changed their sound, they’re songs still contain the same excitement, and feeling of magic.  (Imagine Dragons)

Pop Musicians, No Longer Original

Christopher Santiago, Copy Editor October 4, 2017

Much of what is heard when turning on the radio will sound similar in one way or another. Whether it be artists repeating the same lyrics over and over again, or singers using a similar electronic...

TV Takeover: 1998 and 1999, FRIENDS was in filming seasons 5 and 6 and Boys Meets World was in season 7. Spongebob Squarepants started on May 1st, 1999 along with Family Guy, Law and Order Special Victims Unit, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire
(Geoffrey Chandler/CC BY-SA 2.0

10 things that were going on in the world when HHS seniors were born

Mallory Drayer, Reporter June 6, 2017

The late 90’s was a time of many firsts: boy bands, scrunchies, and “the Rachel” haircut. It was also the year our seniors were born: 1998. Here’s a look at the top 10 things that were going on...

 Pictured above is the cover art for Roush’s first and second albums, Brown Eyes LP and Morose. On this episode of The Beat, Roush performs several songs off of his upcoming third album, which is prospected to be released this summer. (Soundcloud/Wyatt Roush)

The Beat Episode 3: Wyatt Roush

Cara McErlean, Feature Reporter April 10, 2017

On this episode of The Beat, Wyatt Roush plays three songs: For a Second, Friends, and Not Over You. These songs will be included on Roush’s third self produced album. Roush, who is a senior at HHS,...

The Broadcaster Podcaster launches on iTunes

The Broadcaster Podcaster launches on iTunes

Robert Sterner, Advisor January 2, 2017

The Broadcaster is pleased to announce the start of our very first podcast: The Broadcaster Podcaster.  Available on iTunes, the podcast has several shows that operate under its umbrella.  This means...

On October 7th, 2016, student Wyatt Roush teaches first time guitar player, Ahmed Khan the basics. Roush is currently working on his third album at Sugarcane Studios. 
(Broadcaster/Emerson Freer)

Students Jamming Together

Emerson Freer, Reporter October 7, 2016

Guitars, basses and rock, oh my! For the second year in a row, Hershey High School Social Studies teacher JJ Ortiz hosted a Jam session in his room for the Hershey High School Community Day on October...

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