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How the unequal fight between
Palestinians and Israelis is
tearing lives apart
By Ariana Dennis ons.
Staff Writer America funds all needs
for Israel. That means we pay
Most of us are familiar with the tax dollars that bomb or-
the Israeli-Palestinian Con- phanages and kill families.
flict. Here in America, how- Recently, tensions have been
ever, we have a very limited rising again.
knowledge of what actually On October 28th, Israel
goes on. razed a Palestinian village in
As a quick summary, Israel Negev for the 90th time. Ac-
was announced as a state in cording to local media, accom-
1948 after World War II. Three panied by armed forces, Israeli
hundred thousand Arabs were bulldozers rammed through
expelled as Jewish people families homes in order to gain
moved in before it was even more land. It has been report-
declared a state. Britain des- ed that many Israelis neglect
ignated Palestine as a Jewish to check inside the homes first
state and the UN developed and have bulldozed while fam-
a two state proposal in which ilies were still present inside.
43% of the land was given to Since October 1st, seven-
the Arabs despite that at the ty-two Palestinians have been
time they were two-thirds of killed, including bystanders
the population and owned and unarmed protesters, many
over 92% of the land. of whom were just teenagers.
The incoming Jewish immi- On November 1st Israeli sol-
grants brought in tension as diers shot a man in Hebron
they pushed Palestinians out and the soldiers then forced
of their land and violence the paramedics to leave at gun-
struck as Arabs began to be point as the man bled profuse-
killed. This conflict continued ly.
for years to come with feeble During the end of October,
international support for the Israelis soldiers killed three
occupied Palestinians. Palestinians in one day, one
Today it is obvious, the Jew- of them being an eight-month
ish people now occupy most old baby who suffocated from
of the land. This conflict, how- tear-gas inhalation. Israel is
ever, is not an equal fight as refusing to release Palestinian
many mistakenly perceive it to bodies unless the funerals are
be. The Arab population in Is- kept modest. Furthermore,
rael today are denied state ser- as the occupation becomes
vices such as water, electricity, more and more forceful, an
trash-pick up, and educational increasing number of reli-
facilities. The Arabs must drive gious Jews have been attend-
on bumpy, dirt paths, as the Is- ing al-Aqsa mosque, Islams
raelis drive along newly pathed holiest site outside of Saudi
roads. Israel has also set up Arabia. Even the holiest places
checkpoints all along Israeli are not left for the Palestinians
occupied Palestine in which as the occupation completely
Is Abstinence Taught, Abstinence Practiced? cars must stop and go through
Israeli security. This means that
takes over.
Little space is left for the peo-
By Zoe Mendel condom use. States whose laws this curriculum doesnt re- a twenty minute drive to work ple of Palestine. They must live
Staff Writer stressed the teaching of absti- duce intercourse rates, its for someone may end up being in a land of apartheid where
Sex ed is a unit where stu- nence until marriage were sig- safer to recognize that stu- a two hour drive. Many other justice is nowhere to be found.
dents learn about sexual in- nificantly less successful in pre- dents will participate in these unjust restrictions are put on Most of the world turns a blind
tercourse and the male and venting teen pregnancies. activities. Sex ed programs the Palestinians and they are eye to them as money floods
female body. Some states, such While the Texas curricu- that seem to assume that stu- denied very basic needs to the into Israel from its many allies.
as Texas, have been preaching lums sentiment is correct, I dents will be having sex tend point where garbage piles on There should be no discussion
abstinence in their curriculum think the approach other absti- to be centered on recognition the streets where children play. of debate in this conflict. The
in hopes that it will lower teen nence-preaching schools have is of certain STDs, how to treat The country has become an fight is uneven and unjust.
pregnancy rates by increasing not helpful. Understanding sex them, and how to have safe apartheid state of injustice and We only hear of the terrorists
awareness for the dangers of is an important part of growing sex through the use of con- violence. Hamas, but never think of the
intercourse. Recent studies, up. Part of the desire to partic- traception and proper use Two summers ago, Israel real terrorists, the Zionists.
however, have concluded that ipate in it spawns from living of condoms, which not only sent massive airstrikes against There is a difference between
it does not result in abstinent in a society like ours, where sex informs students about absti- the Gaza strip, bombing hos- Zionism and Judaism in the
behavior. is not only glorified, but pub- nence, but also how to have pitals, orphanages, homes, and same way there is a difference
The University of Georgia licized. I think its necessary to protected sex. schools. between terrorism and Islam.
have analyzed teen pregnancy inform students about inter- If students are having sex All lives matter; however, the Albert Einstein, a Jew him-
rates in 48 states, and com- course, instead of ignoring it all after being taught the absti- power is clearly in the hands of self, once said, It would be my
pared it to each states sex ed- together. nence-curriculum, it is likely the Israelis as hundreds of Pal- greatest sadness to see Zionists
ucation curriculum. They dis- About 47% of high school that type of curriculum isnt estinians were killed compared do to Palestinian Arabs much
covered that the data indicates students have admitted to en- preventing sex. A normal cur- to the few dozen Israelis who of what Nazis did to Jews.
states with the lowest teen gaging in intercourse, accord- riculum will make sure that died. Many see it reasonable to We dont ever want a second
pregnancy rates were those ing to the Resource Center for students understand what compare the two sides and call Holocaust. Therefore, people
that prescribed comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Preven- theyre getting into. If any- it an ongoing tension. We re- must realize that you dont
sex and/or HIV education, tion. Half of the student pop- thing, it seems that the more ally cannot, however, compare need to be Muslim to support
covering abstinence along- ulation has had sex, regardless students know about sex, the homemade rockets to multi- Palestine. You just need to be
side proper contraception and of abstinence curriculum. Since safer it will be for them. million dollar funded weap- human.
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Editors-in-Chief
Editors-in-Chief
Sara Espinosa By Ariana Dennis ted treason and attempted to By James Irwin experience in their establish-
Sara Espinosa Staff Writer secede from our country. The Staff Writer ments.
Nessie Navarro
Nessie Navarro Slavery is without a doubt flag just stands as a remind- Research from cinemablend.
News Editors High-end cinemas have been
News Editors the most shameful and darkest er that the South was once a com states that many people
Viviana Bonomie on the rise in San Diego for the
Viviana Bonomie part of our nations history. The heavy participant of treason are no longer satisfied with
Ryan Robson past few years. Companies like
simply viewing the movie any-
Ryan Robson unimaginably cruel treatment and strong defender of slavery.
Opinions Editor that we have put other human Even today, the KKK has
Arclight and Cinepolis are the
more. Many now want a differ-
Opinions Editor
Andrea Albanez big names, but AMC is start-
beings through still haunts us marched through the streets
Features Editor
Andrea Albanez ing to join this luxury trend, as
today. The issue is obviously waving this flag. In all hones-
Features Editor
Yenitzia Lopez more sensitive to some than to ty, it is an excuse to keep part
are independents like the Lot,
Student Focus
Business Editor
Manager located here in La Jolla.
others as we still have rampant of our history that should have
Sophia Dorfsman
Yenitzia Lopez Some people feel that the-
racism today, showing some of never existed. It is an excuse
Student Focus Editor ater tickets have gotten more
Sports Editor us have not completely learned for those who claim not to
expensive, especially with the
Sophia Dorfsman
Creekstar Allan from our mistakes. be racist to have their twisted
advent of new chains such as
A&E Editor
Sports Editor One of the most iconic sym- morals live on.
these. Its not all in their heads.
Sophia Ketring
Creekstar Allan bols that many associate with Today, you can find the flag
Tickets have become more ex- Photo Courtesy of Wikicommons
International News and
A&E Editor slavery is the Confederate flag. anywhere from license plates
pensive.
Cartoon Editor
Sophia Ketring Many argue that slavery was to mugs and t-shirts. The rea- ent experience. This is where
Due largely to the advent of
International News
Kieran Bauman only a small part of the Civil son it gained so much popu- the leather recliners, cocktails,
better quality movie viewing
Photo-Journalism
Editor Editor War and therefore the flag has larity is because in the 1940s gourmet appetizers and meals,
equipment at home than was
TristanBauman
Macelli little association with slavery and 1950s, it was used as a and in-theater service come in.
Kieran available in the past, like reti-
Omnibus Editor It is things like these that the
Photo-Journalism Editor Photo Courtesy of Robert Boyd na laptop and phone displays,
Jillian Macelli
Kopp theaters are now offering to
Tristan Blu-Ray players, and 4k tele-
make such an experience, and
Jack of AllEditor
Omnibus Trades visions, people can get lifelike
it is working.
Joseph Carroll
Jillian Kopp picture quality in their homes,
Many companies have
Advisor where in the past it was not
turned better profits after
Robert
Robert J.J. Boyd
Boyd possible.
making such upgrades to their
StaffWriters
Staff Writers This is not to mention the
theaters.
Asha Alagiri
Asha Alagiri multitude of online streaming
Some people think that
Lucy Barton
Lucy Barton services out there today like
movie theaters shouldnt be
Nora Becker
Nora Becker Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Go,
and more to do with what they strong opponent against the making these changes, and
Anthony Coan
Anthony Coan and all of the pirating and tor-
argue is rebellion and patrio- civil rights movements. With- that they should just stay the
Jenna Cunningham
Jenna Cunningham renting sites online.
tism. Many Americans, how- out this revival, it would not same as they have always been.
Ariana Dennis
Ariana Dennis In the past, most people
ever, still find it offensive and have as much popularity today. I see both sides of the story,
Khalil Eley
Khalil Eley simply couldnt acquire high
a symbol of dark times in our When African Americans but personally still prefer old-
Nikolai Gaenzle
Nikolai Gaenzle quality entertainment viewing
nations history. This should stood up to defend their equal- er, cheaper movie theaters. I
James Irwin
James Irwin equipment, so they went to the
be enough to have it banned ity, the flag was there to stand still go to the movies simply
Austin Iverson
Austin Iverson movies, which could offer bet-
without any argument. against their rights. So, when to watch the films, and am just
Brooke Kaufman
Brooke Kaufman ter picture and sound than was
It was a flag that stood in someone tries to argue it has as happy without most of the
Alexa Kideys
Alexa Kideys available basically anywhere
representation of a Confedera- nothing to do with the civ- amenities that are now avail-
Samuel Kinsey
Samuel Kinsey else.
cy that supported the ideas of il rights movement, they are able.
Shayna Kobrinetz
Shayna Kobrinetz The impact of all of this
slavery. No matter how much wrong: it has everything to I recognize, however, the ne-
Jillian Kopp
Jillian Kopp readily available technology
one may argue, it waved for a do with the civil rights move- cessity of movie theaters to up-
Zoe Mendel
Zoe Scott hit the theater industry in their
nation that shackled, whipped, ment. The excuse that it stands date and rethink what theyre
Georgie Morris
Georgie Morris pockets.
raped and beat other human up for a Southern culture still offering the public. I also think
Jade Moujaes
Jade Moujaes Their profits have been slow-
beings. does not explain all the count- that, if some people are happy
Jillian Murray
Jillian Murray ly decreasing, and thats the
Supporters claim it is sym- less times its been used to op- to pay the extra money for the
Jessica Penner
Jessica Penner main reason why many com-
bolic of Southern heritage and pose the African American enhanced experience, then the
Rebecca
Rebecca Ryan Ryan panies have begun to ramp
pride. A large component of community. Overall, there is theater companies are more
Julia Walton
Julia Walton up the quality of the viewing
Southern heritage, however, no way one can defend this than justified in their deci-
was slavery. You cannot sepa- flag as being purely a symbol sions.
rate this heritage from hate, as of Southern culture. There is Though not everyone may
it is all about hate. no way to filter out the hate be willing to pay for such a
Even if it solely represent- and racism embedded in it. luxurious movie experience, it
The ed the confederacys political Hoisting this flag around is evident that enough Amer-
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This Months Topic: Dating Advice
By Shayna Kobrinetz
Staff Writer
use snacking as a self-motiva-
tor by eating a different snack
Food trucks have become Featuring... Barefoot Boy
increasingly popular in the
Whether its AP Spanish or when you reach certain points streets of San Diego. They By Zoe Mendel sponds that he still goes bare-
Honors Pre- Calculus, theres in the material. are portable restaraunts con- Staff Writer foot, puddles, mud and all.
no way to avoid studying. Students also enjoy studying stantly on the move that can To address concerns about
With up to six hours of home- in groups or pairs, many using virtually change location Among this years new fash- health and sanitation, the
work each night, the students friends as study buddies and whenever they want yet still ion trends, a few students Barefoot Boy was asked if any
of La Jolla High School have encouragement. Sophomore be able to serve fresh food have inserted their own twist of the administration had spo-
searched endlessly to make Brooke Kaufman studies with wherever they are. Conve- on popular footwear. A local ken to him about his peculiar
studying more bearable. her twin sister, Paige, and some- nience is one key component La Jolla Freshman has been habit. According to him, the
Whether you like to listen to times other friends as well. She of these food trucks making spotted multiple times around only attention from faculty
music, eat a snack, or study said, I like to study with anoth- them very popular amongst campus without any footwear he received was from the P.E.
with friends, making studying er human to add some flavor! San Diegans. Food trucks sell whatsoever. His appearance Department. The student was
more enjoyable will always in- However, the best study buddy anything from small snacks to has been noted by several stu- asked to wear athletic shoes for
crease your success rate. is often your computer, as stu- elaborate and unique meals, dents around campus, whose the class, a request to which he
Dull subjects are required in dents rely more and more on trying to set themselves apart typical reactions are of confu- obliged. In the student hand-
high school, so studying is of- online study tools, such as Qui- from the competition. Being sion and curiosity. A few have book, there is no mention of
ten a bothersome task. Fresh- zlet. able to walk up to a local food mentioned the sanitary haz- footwear except to condemn
man Kai Leach said, I watch Freshman Cavan Walsh said, truck for some food on the go ards that may occur for our the use of slippers; therefore,
movies or TV shows [while I I look on Quizlet to make sure is an innovative, convenient Barefoot Boy, but none of there is no reason for any
study] so I end up studying for I have the same definitions as way for many people. this has stopped him. In an in- dress code to take place, unless
like four hours. Sophomore other people. Teachers also use Just like restaurants, many terview with the shoeless stu- of course it becomes a health
Anna Skillman agreed, saying Quizlet to help students study, people also have favorite dent, he explains the reasoning hazard or safety violation. So
its like background (noise) and learn the material more food trucks that they can behind his lack of footwear. far, our Barefoot Boy can con-
and I get to pretend Im study- easily. Mrs. Maycock, an En- find at their local street cor-
ing. Goal-setting can quick- glish teacher here at LJHS, said, ner. Trucks like Kona Ice, Red
en the pace that you study at, Ive used [Quizlet] for study- Hot Stove Oven, and others
giving you more time to re- ing vocabulary. I think it works have raised a lot of attention
lax afterwards. Setting break for some people based on their as well as popularity to their
times can be important, and study habits. Mrs. Collins add- business. It has become in-
can even help with your time ed, Its great for teachers who creasingly popular to hire
goals, encouraging yourself want kids to memorize. Quizlet food trucks to serve food
to get as much done in each is the ultimate study tool for the at parties, instead of having
chunk of study time. tech savvy. It allows students to food catered, this way you
Snack breaks are essential create self-quizzes, play games, can go and get a customized
to helping your brain focus on and even make flashcards. hot fresh meal straight from
the material, and not on your Whatever your techniqueis , the truck. These trucks are in
stomach. Sophomore Nathan studying can easily turn into a high demand and some busi-
Miller shared, I usually eat ice fun task, so just remember, take nesses have a loyal following.
cream and study on the Qui- a deep breath, have a snack, and The trucks move base from
zlet race game. You can also youll do great! season to season to ensure
College Checklist
maximum profit. Philly Soft
Pretzel Company says, We
typically stay in the Mission
By Jade Moujaes be surprised at the amount of Bay area during the summer
Staff Writer bizarre majors that are avail- on peak afternoons. And we
able that you may have never like to get a spot close to the
Without a doubt, college is a thought of pursuing. After you parking lot so people can grab
stress that will plague your ex- have found some majors that a quick bite before they head
istence throughout your high interest you, it is time to look up off, but during the school year
school career. However, if you colleges that offer them. we typically go to almost a
remember to remain calm and It is always smart to look up different school everyday for
take each challenge one step at the basic facts of a school such different times because the
a time, then you will be sure as acceptance rate, religious af- kids love the pretzels and ital-
to feel more relieved when it filiation, and campus size before ian ice, says Casey, one of the
comes to be your first semes- you decide to look deeper into owners of Philly Soft Pretzel Phto Courtesy to Zoe Mendel
ter of your senior year. When the programs offered. Write Company.
down all the schools that you Food trucks are becoming Contrary to popular sup- tinue his trendy habit in peace.
you first start high school, it
like and why you like them. popular among teenagers due position, the reasoning be- Aside from this student, a
would be good to take note of
Writing down what you liked in to their accesibility. Sydney hind his peculiar footwear is small number of other stu-
the classes that you enjoy and
a school is so helpful when you Brown says, I have been to impeccably simple. To him, dents have since been seen
start to look into possible ca-
need to cut some colleges from a couple food trucks, though shoes just arent very neces- without shoes on during the
reer options that are available
your list and have to remember only one has been in La Jol- sary. The student dislikes the school day. When he was
in areas that you are passion-
why they are on your list in the la. One food truck is near my feeling of having closed toed asked his opinion about start-
ate in. Also, write down every
first place. It is good to make a work during the summer and shoes or sneakers, which make ing a trend, the barefoot boy
award you receive, activity
list of wide ranging schools so I used to go almost everyday your feet overall hot, sweaty, responded, Its kind of cool to
you are in, and volunteer ser-
you have more to pick from. to grab a really good snack. and generally uncomfortable. start a trend, Ive never started
vice you performed, this will
Take challenging class, but They are so convenient and On the rare occasion that he one before but its cool I guess.
make your life significantly
dont kill yourself trying to take cool, I almost like them better does wear shoes, he prefers He plans to continue his habit
less stressful when you are
every AP at once. Remember than regular food stands. flip-flops, which are the clos- for the rest of the year.
filling out your college apps.
that you are young and this is a Food trucks are a new est option to barefoot there is. Although the habit is inter-
Some majors require that you
time in your life to make mem- trendy way to order food that He was jokingly asked what esting and understandable,
submit an extra portfolio. It
ories and build relationships. is expanding, although some the bottoms of his feet looked it is doubted that many oth-
would be wise to collect sup-
You will get in somewhere! very popular food trucks do like, to which he simply re- er students will take part in
plementary materials if you
And even if it is not your first still circulate through La Jol- sponded, Black. No surprises this new trend due to health
are planning to study art, the-
choice, it could be the school la every now and then. Ice there. Our Barefoot Boys fa- hazards, comforts, and even
atre, or architecture.
that you were meant to go to cream trucks will forever re- vorite type of ground to walk pure style of shoes that keeps
Once you start to get a feel
and didnt even know it. Take main the top choice among on is grass, and nobody blames them on most students feet.
for what you are interested in,
a deep breath, keep truckin the food stands on wheels, him. Another popular ques- However, our Barefoot Boy is
look up majors that are related
through, and enjoy your youth. but food trucks are not so far tion from observers is what he applauded for his interesting
to what you like. You would
behind. does when its raining. He re- choice of footwear.
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The Story of Bond, James Bond
Photos courtesy of Eon Productions
By Kieran Bauman novels written by Ian Fleming, a global financial meltdown a more realistic dramatic tale cry of disappointment from
Staff Writer making the first of franchises via EMP satellite (Goldfinger, with themes of homeland se- fans was received, as Bond has
Whenever a new movie from movies different than they are and Goldeneye respectively). curity, domestic terrorism, always been portrayed with
the James Bond franchise is an- today. Besides the actors (the While these films arent con- and a line of duty in a profes- black hair and brown eyes.
nounced, the hype builds, and character of Bond currently sidered bad by any means, sion. People also saw Craig as less
the recent release of Spectre is has had six different actors fill their plots dont exactly deliver These changes can also be of a James Bond and more of
no exception. Its a franchise the role), the series tones and any message besides standard seen in the actors- each differ- Jason Bourne, claiming that
so iconic, people can hardly action thrills. Newer films, the series had been impacted
help but to love the series for however, have plots that have too much by modern action.
its action, characters, and plot. been hailed as more realistic, However, they were proven
The character of Bond has in- or that carry more social mes- wrong, as Craigs portrayal has
grained himself in pop culture sages than those of the past. been critically acclaimed more
on a level as deep as Star Wars Casino Royale was praised for than any other actor to fill in
and Lord of the Rings. In fact, showing a more raw emotion- the role.
there probably arent too many al side to James Bond, as the Even if you arent a fan of
moviegoers that havent seen themes have also undergone film portrays him in his first ent actor brought something cinema, theres sure to be
at least one Bond flick in their massive changes. The standard days as a 00- agent. Quantum new to the table. Sean Con- something in this tradition for
lives. This is due to the age of Bond equation was bad guys of Solace, although panned nery is said to be the most ac- you. The series has preserved
the series; it began in 1962 with wants to do something evil, for poor cinematography, was curate portrayal of Bond, yet through generations, so re-
Dr. No, and currently stands James Bond stops him with help commended for its focus of with Roger Moore of Pierce gardless of if there is a new
today at 24 films with Spectre. from a female companion, fan- a plot based around an oil/ Brosnan showing the charac- film right around the corner
Over those 53 years, much has cy gadgets, and a fast car. Plots water crisis, which still today ter in a lighter, more family or not, it may be worth your
changed in the franchise, from ranged as normal to seeking is a very real danger. And fi- friendly light. Daniel Craig while to visit an old Bond film,
the themes and the plots to the missile launch codes (For Your nally, Skyfall was praised on is by far the biggest deviation or dabble in a more modern
actors and the direction. Eyes Only) to as ludicrous as a the breaking of the standard from the standard Bond ac- take on the iconic franchise.
When Bond first began he villain robbing Fort Knox, or Bond equation, as it diverted tor; before the premiere of James Bond will always remain
originated from a series of stopping a villain from causing from the superfluous plot to his first film, a massive out- a classic.
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HAMILTON Festival
By Jade Moujaes
Staff Writer
Frenzie
The New Gaining Trend Hamilton is taking Broadway
by storm and hopefully will
have a chance to tour in San By Austin Iverson big party across the city of Mi- and Pop-Punk, Metalcore,
When most people think of Diego in the upcoming years. Staff Writer ami with headlining DJs such EDM, and everything in be-
musicals they envision jazz If you do not have the resourc- as Deadmau5, David Guetta, tween.
hands and over exaggerated es to jump on a plane to New Steve Aoki, Kaskade, Zedd, On the more rock side of
faces that sing cheesy songs York and would still like to and many more. With such things, GWAR B-Q in Rich-
with long ending notes. Ham- experience the music, the en- overcrowding though, it has mond Virginia is a rock festi-
ilton is none of these things. tire soundtrack is available on had issues in the past with hos- val with artists in the genres
Hamilton is a musical based Spotify. Recently, one of the biggest pitalizations and even death of black metal, sludge metal,
on the biography of Alexan- Hamilton is not the first suc- trends gaining increasing pop- due to trampling. Thrash Metal, Punk, and Rap.
der Hamilton with lyrics and cess Lin Manuel Miranda has ularity is music festivals. Since The obvious music festival It also doubles as a big bar-
music by Lin Manuel Miran- had; he also wrote the music 1999, Coachella has gone from choice for us in Southern Cal- becue with food trucks sur-
da. However, instead of Alex- for the popular show In the a weekend of 25,000 people to ifornia is Coachella. Located rounding a lake, hosted by
anders life told through what Heights that infuses Spanish three days of 85,000 people a the heavy metal band GWAR,
one would think of as tradi- vibes and rap music into a day. who headlines and puts on a
tional musical songs, its told show about a poor Hispanic The Ultra music EDM fes- crazy show every year. Knot-
through rap music. In fact, neighborhood. The rave re- tival had its record number of fest is a rock festival hosted by
the soundtrack was fourth on views Lin Manuel Miranda attendees of 165,000 people, Slipknot that also doubles as a
the rap charts behind Drake, has received prove that the in 2012. People gravitate to twisted carnival with flaming
Future, Fetty Wap, and Mac art of theatre is constantly these large-scale events and carnival games, a ring of fire,
Miller for the week of Octo- evolving and that there are crowds taking place over mul- and the nightly thunder dome
ber 24th according to the New no limitations to what visual tiple days instead of a normal in a desert in Indio, Califor- where two people fight until
York Post. performance can be. Hamilton concert because they get more nia, Coachella hosts all kinds the other taps out.
This new musical is not only transcends all stereotypes of for their money, and are able of music from EDM, to indie
educational, but extremely en- musical theatre and welcomes to see their favorite artists all rock, to hard rock. It is also
tertaining; it engages even the a larger audience into appreci- in one place. known for arranging once in
most history-hating person ating the art that can take place One of the biggest and most a lifetime performances like
with the use of modern music. on a stage. diverse music festivals in the OutKasts first reunion appear-
US is South by Southwest in ance, the Replacements fourth
Austin, Texas. SXSW com- show since 1991, and the un-
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bines the big names and new, forgettable Tupac hologram
up and coming talents in the performance. Other big music festivals in-
various bars and clubs across Another popular music fes- clude Bonnaroo, Electric Daisy
Austin. tival in Southern California Carnival, Sasquatch!, Lollapa-
The most well known EDM is the Vans Warped Tour. Its looza, and TomorrowWorld.
festival in North America and a festival on the move that Whatever kind of music you
one of the biggest music festi- wreaks havoc on 40 cities in 8 are into, be it EDM, indie rock,
vals in the world is Ultra Mu- weeks every summer. It hosts punk, or metal, theres a festi-
sic Festival in Miami. Ultra is a bands from the genres of punk val out there for you.