By Megan LaCreta and Jocelyn Visnov, Arts and Entertainment Editor & Production Editor/Web Editor With the colder weather on the way and the semester in full swing, it’s okay if you find yourself feeling a little down. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of songs by a few of the most empowering artists of today as a reminder that you can do anything. Keep your … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Empower Hour Playlist
By Adrianne Hutto, Production Editor Growing up I listened to a lot of artists which I had entirely forgotten about until about two years ago. Since then I have rediscovered about 10 hours worth of songs, all of which bring me joy just to listen to. From conversations I’ve had with my friends, other people also have this kind of relationship with music from their … Continue reading Jasper Jams : The Music of My Childhood
By, Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Beyoncé is back and better than ever. After a long hiatus, the Beyhive has been blessed with a sixteen-track album titled “Renaissance,” which is a part of a three-act project. The whole album pays homage to the Black men and women who paved the way for Black ballroom music by sampling classic favorites that bring nostalgia and … Continue reading Jasper Jams: A Renaissance Emerging
By Angelica Niedermeyer, Staff Writer This is my first Jasper Jams, and I am so excited because sharing and receiving music recommendations is one of my favorite love languages. When MC’S radio station WRCM was up and running, junior Katie Martone and I had a show on Tuesday nights called “Soundtrack Sunshine.” Although I miss sharing music over the radio more than anything, this week’s … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Spring Sounds Like Sunshine!
by Karen Flores, Asst. Features Editor Happy April everyone! April is a month filled with celebrations, new beginnings and growth all around us. As a person born in April, I embrace all that it brings (yes, even the spring rain). The rain that comes with spring correlates to the growth of nature. So in turn, all of the rainy days we have where we don’t … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Playlist to celebrate the blossoming of new beginnings (and flowers!)
By Jilleen Barrett, Managing Editor/Features Editor Editor’s Note: This article discusses sensitive topics such as street harassment and relationship abuse. Happy International Women’s Day, Jaspers! This holiday was created to recognize the achievements of women and remind us of the goal to dismantle the patriarchy and all of the systems which function because of it. Because of that, the first half of this Jasper Jams … Continue reading Jasper Jams: International Women’s Day
by Brian Asare, Photography Editor As the semester draws to an end and finals week is around the corner, It’s inevitable that we start to look for various stress relievers to counter the anxiety this time period brings along. It was pretty cool getting to see all my friends’ Spotify Wrapped this year which showcased a lot of various artists and music genres, and it … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Finals Week
by Katie Heneghan, Web Editor As students prepare to head home for the holidays to be with family and friends and enjoy all the fall goodness of Thanksgiving, I’ve prepared a fall break playlist sure to please all. It’s for that first reunion with the car you haven’t driven since summer, the long ride to grandma’s house, or if you’re like me, getting through the … Continue reading Jasper Jams: Thanksgiving Edition
by Caroline McCarthy, Megan LaCreta, Jocelyn Visnov, Sports Editor, Asst. Features Editor, Asst. Production Editor Blondie’s quick-witted hints and sly reveals have all led to the re-release of her fourth studio album, Red (Taylor’s Version), this Friday, Nov. 12. As any true Swiftie knows, Taylor Swift’s legal battle with her former record label Big Machine Records left her with the rights to her written music and … Continue reading Jasper Jams (Taylor’s Version)
