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“This Means War” a Letdown

February 22, 2012 by

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On 17 January, of this year metalcore band Attack Attack! released their third studio album, “This Means War.” Expectations for this album were very high for the Ohio-based band after they gained popularity and recognition from their unique sound developed on their first two albums. However, this album has a different sound than their first two […]

Paramore Moves Past Line-up Change

February 14, 2012 by

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As many Paramore fans know, in December of 2010 two dearly loved members of the band left. Brothers Josh and Zac Farro left the band because of ongoing drama between the band members. Josh Farro was the lead guitarist, and Zac was the drummer. Although Paramore has not officially added new members to the band, current band […]

Upcoming Rock and Metal Shows

January 31, 2012 by

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With the New Year here, it’s time to devote your money and time to another year of good music. Here is a list of upcoming concerts in the area duringthe next few months. January 25th at The Trocadero: Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows  February 2nd at The Trocadero: Machine Head W/ Suicide Silence/ Darkest Hour/ Rise […]

Chromatic Wakeup a Local Phenomenon

January 27, 2012 by

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Heavily influenced by such bands as Switchfoot, Muse, and Death Cab for Cutie, Chromatic Wakeup is an Alternative Dance Rock group hailing from the greater Reading area. Chromatic Wakeup is comprised of six members: front man AJ Fink (Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals), Nick Readdy (Keys, Vocals), Zac Cambria (Guitar, Vocals), Mark Gettis (Bass, Vocals), Rob […]

Fleetwood Faculty, Students Reflect on Music Trends

January 24, 2012 by

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Music has grown exponentially over the years. Many teachers and students say music genres such as country, classical, religious, and rock are the most popular genres among the people of Fleetwood today. Many teachers agree that music has come a long way since they have been in high school. “Hair” bands were extremely popular about during […]

Advertisement: United We Fall Concert Scheduled for 1/22/12

January 13, 2012 by

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All I’ve Ever Known Becoming Well Known

January 6, 2012 by

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Energy, Presence, Music: these are the three keys to a great live show. One group really captures these ideas. All I’ve Ever Known is an Alternative Rock/Popcore band of sixteen-year-olds from the surrounding area of Reading, Pennsylvania. Formed in May 2011, AIEK is one of the only local bands to feature a female front man–or, in this case, […]

Have Faith Within Swells after Slow Start

January 3, 2012 by

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With sweet breakdowns, amazing vocals, and spectacular stomping action on stage from their bassist, Have Faith Within is quickly becoming one of the youngest and meanest in the metalcore genre in Berks County and the surrounding area. With Nick Drey (Bass) and Fleetwood’s own Mitch Munoz (Drums), Zach Williams (Guitar), Colin Jensen (Vocals), and Logan Fox (Guitar), […]

Wind Ensemble Selected for PMEA

December 6, 2011 by

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The school band is a group among Fleetwood High School students that’s likely to stand out. Participants work as hard as they can to be the best they can be. This year, a certain group within the band went the extra mile and earned a special spotlight. The Wind Ensemble will play at the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ […]

Seventh Corvus Stands Out in Sea of Talent

December 1, 2011 by

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The local music scene seemingly has hundreds of talented musicians, but one group stands out among the rest. Seventh Corvus, musically, is everything any musician should aspire to be. “I really like them. Their sound is amazing, especially with a didgeridoo. You can’t possibly hate a band with that,” FAHS sophomore Colton Plucker said. Their […]

Shakespeare Gets Seussified at FAHS

November 18, 2011 by

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Whether you have heard it or not, FAHS students finally have the official declaration of the high school’s 2012 production: The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. The Director will once again be Chemistry teacher Matthew Biniek. “We can always use more people: dancers, singers, musicians, crew, and actors.  We need everyone, and we will take […]

United We Fall Rises

November 11, 2011 by

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Within Berks County alone, noteworthy local bands abound. The number of local cover bands and bands making their own material is mind-boggling. Each of the bands is unique in its stage presence, musical taste, and countless other things. The band United We Fall of Blandon was created in the summer of 2010 with Brian Erb playing bass […]

Anticipation Building for Misa’s Fugue Premiere

November 1, 2011 by

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The documentary Misa’s Fugue, a survivor story of Frank Grunwuald and his Holocaust experience, has recently received much praise. The movie is a grant recipient of the 2011-12 Berks Arts Council and the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts. The grants that Misa’s Fugue has obtained are worth $1,084 ($542 from each organization). The money will […]

Misa’s Fugue Delayed

October 19, 2011 by

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The Misa’s Fugue conglomerate has been hard at work for a little more than a year now. Their unique project began on Labor Day weekend of 2010 in Indiana. At that time, producer Sean D. Gaston was hoping to complete the film in about a year.   This was a lofty goal, which Mr. Gaston […]

Another Summer, Another Warped Tour

June 23, 2011 by

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Just like every other summer, Warped Tour is on its way! Warped Tour is a music tour festival that is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The shoe manufacturer Vans has sponsored the tour every year since 1995. Warped Tour was originally just […]

Altoona, PA, Sells Out to Hollywood

June 20, 2011 by

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On the night of Wednesday April 11th, Altoona sold the right of the name of the town for 60 days. Morgan Spurlock is the filmmaker who bought the rights. The reason behind his purchase was to promote his new film “POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.”  The agreement stated that Altoona’s name would be […]

Picasso’s Legacy Persists

May 19, 2011 by

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Pablo Picasso is a name everyone knows. One does not even have to be involved with art at all, and yet he or she can probably name a few of Picasso’s pieces. From his cubism to his surrealism, he’s a world-known artist who continues to be praised. He was born on October 25th of 1881 in […]

“Guat-Money Productions” Represents Fleetwood at 4500 Competition

May 10, 2011 by

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A few months ago, Fleetwood’s TV Media class entered into the sixth annual 4500 Digital Video Competition. The students from Fleetwood who took part in the competition were Devin Wenzel, Andy Moran, Dan Milloy, Ryan Milloy, Colton Greiss, and Matt McCammit. These six students came together to form the production company known as “Guat-Money Productions”. […]

“Misa’s Fugue” Kickstarted

April 26, 2011 by

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By this time, everyone in the Fleetwood Area School District should be well aware of the documentary project in which high school students are currently knee-deep. The majority of the publicity circulating around the film is centered mostly on the plot of the film, the film’s gestation, the role of the students, and so on. […]

Modern Music Intdustry a Surprising Collection of Contradictions

April 15, 2011 by

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Many of today’s popular bands are suddenly calling it quits seemingly without reason, and many fans are growing alarmed. Of course, these bands aren’t really disbanding for no reason; many simply cannot afford to be out on the road anymore. Some readers might be thinking, “But I thought musicians got paid really well,” and, for the […]

Summer ’11 Movies Boast Superheroes but Little Animation

April 15, 2011 by

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Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner, and with the time of year comes a barrage of high-octane, crowd-pleasing “flicks.”   A quick glance at the list of films set to be released between May and August in 2011 shows that superhero movies are abundant. The first of these films is X-Men: […]

Spring Concerts Abound

April 14, 2011 by

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Spring is here, and that means the annual Pasta and Presto event was held on Saturday April 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nearly five hundred instrumental students from grades 3-12 and vocal students from grades 7-12 participated in the concert, and many of the students looked forward to the event. “I’m very excited! […]

Black’s “Friday” Inspires Mixed Reactions, Immediate Fame

April 1, 2011 by

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It’s Friday! Which seat should I take?  Rebecca Black takes the front seat when it comes to recent popularity. Almost everyone knows the  catchy song “Friday” by Rebecca Black. This song started at four thousand hits and, in one night, increased to two hundred thousand hits. Rebecca Black is one of YouTube’s biggest successes, and […]

Art Event a He(art)y Sucess

March 31, 2011 by

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The Art Event is always big hit around the community, and this year was no exception. This year’s theme was “Spring Fever,” and it was more kid-oriented than ever. Senior Amanda Oswald said, “We wanted to gear it towards kids so they’ll have fun and come back each year.” The National Art Honor Society earned […]

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