and rapping, taking their name from a passage in the Book of Isaiah. Beyoncé's cousin Kelendria "Kelly" Rowland joined the group in 1992, and shortly thereafter they landed an appearance on Star Search, where they performed a rap song. The quartet's lineup was finalized (for the time being) when LeToya Luckett joined in 1993, and they spent the next few years working their way up from the Houston club scene, eventually opening for artists like SWV, Dru Hill, and…
but transformed into anti-political rock bands, unlike the The Grateful Dead which stayed with the idea that music was the secondary. The culmination of the hippie-aesthetic and counterculture could be seen at The Woodstock Festival. With a sky-high lineup and drawing huge crowds, the under-prepared festival will always be something of a legend in American history. It is a symbol for everything that the hippie-aesthetic stood for, as masses of people came together to enjoy music, often helped by…
There is little argument when it comes to the vast influence and incredible genius of the works of Led Zeppelin. Their 1995 induction bibliography in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cited them “as influential” during the 1970s as the Beatles during the 1960s. However, when it comes to their classification as a musical genre, there is much debate, not only from fans or their music, but from the band members themselves. In this discourse, I will examine whether or not the band can be labeled as…
Toyota Prius: The Toyota Prius started as a car model in 2000 but is now a sub brand of Toyota. At least in my mind it was since I own a Plug-In and thought I had read that Toyota was making it its own little brand. But to my surprise Toyota includes the Prius line up (Hybrid (original), V (Versatile – larger like the first minivans), c (City – shorter to fit into those hard to find curb parking spots in urban areas) and Plug-In (Hybrid with 4.4 KwHr battery for 10 miles on battery only) under…
I can say that I am a perfectionist, and I have always wanted to do and make the best of everything I do. With being a perfectionist, everything he or she does has to be right. If it’s not I just failed at what I had to do. In my eyes my failure is what kept me striving at what I needed to do to make it. It was also a lesson I learned on how to improve my game at the next level. Then I noticed that I was not, and could not be the best at everything I done. I realized the more times I attempted…
A Pink Profile A Pink is a popular South Korean girl group under A Cube Entertainment. The group was formed in 2011 and originally has 7 members. However, one of them left the group in April 2013 to conrinue her studies, leaving them with 6 members up to the present. Despite this, the group still managed to achieve success and became one of the top girl groups in Korea. They are adored by the public due to their innocent and pure images as seen in their song releases and music style. A Pink…
James Dean’s life and death have been constantly described to have gone too fast. He quickly rose to fame after a notable performance in “East of Eden”. After a year, he made it to the news again. This time, it was on his horrible death. Let’s look back into what transpired in the two dozen years of this cultural icon known as the “Rebel Without a Cause.” James, named as James Byron Dean, was born on February 18, 1931, in Marion, Indiana. At that time, the Depression era hit the state hard. His…
Shots 30-25 Edmonton— Regan Bartel (@Reganrant) November 21, 2015 Leon Draisaitl, Soustal's teammate last year on Kelowna, is off to a hot start and making the Edmonton Oilers a little more comfortable without Connor McDavid in the lineup. After a tumultous season where Draisaitl was kept in Edmonton for half a season, then returned to junior where he subsequently joined a new franchise, Draisaitl can settle into Edmonton long-term. With Taylor Hall on one side of the ice, the…
A New Beginning Summer is finally here! I’m lurking through my garage looking for something to do. I found a bucket of all different kinds of balls. There was anything for footballs to bouncy balls. I took a bat and started to hit anything I picked up out of the bucket. I didn’t know that this would lead to a new life. A year later when I was 4 I was allowed to play t-ball and soccer. I really found the love and passion for baseball at this young age. Instead of practicing many sports with my…
possible way of reducing wrongful convictions. According to Eyewitness Identification Reform Act of North Carolina in 2008, photo line ups should consist of fillers (those who resemble the suspected), there should be at least five fillers, and the lineup should be recorded so there can’t be no influencing by authorities. Exoneree compensation: The majority of people exonerated after proving their innocence have not been compensated for the injustice they suffered and the time they spent…