Sidebar
Matriculation
Bust out the ray bans and prepare
yourselves for one of those Bishop’s traditions that nobody likes. New
students, try to miss any major veins or arteries when you prepare to sign the mystic
book in your own blood. Also, drink the magic kool-aid only if Reverend Fidler
promises to try it first.
Real
Men Wear Maroon
The pink polos look nice and all, but the
seniors are better than everyone and you better respect that.
Blurred
Lines
Greg Feiner has not actually heard the
song “Blurred Lines.” At first Nessa thought he was lying, but his roommate
Patrick Star concurs that their rock is indeed soundproof, and they have not
heard the song before.
Blast
O Advice
Stay up all night to Get Lucky, but do not
allow this approach to leave the gambling tables because it may lead to wicked
victimization of women. Gamble away your college funds, because college is for
nerds anyways. Win some spoints seniors, courtesy of some more completely
unbiased judging by Colin. And finally, cheer on the Varsity Twerk Team as they
hit the dance floor.
Picture
Day
Creativity and stupidity go very well
together.
Yesterday’s
Lyrics Quiz
“Yonkers” by Tyler, The Creator;
Amanda Roesser and Ben Higgs, both
hardcore Odd Future fans, identified the song. Amanda was really excited to win
something for the first time in her life.
Today’s
Lyrics Quiz
I’m going to trade my life for fortune and
fame
I’ll even cut my hair and change my name
Articles
Blurred Conscience
By: Nessa Garcia (DU Feminist)
This
summer, you definitely heard the songs “Blurred Lines” and “Get Lucky.” There
is no questioning this fact. Even if you live under a rock, you still would
have faintly heard these songs reverberating on the outside of your isolated
shell. I believe that these songs represent a general sense of this current
culture’s musical identity largely because of their national popularity. It
doesn’t matter if you think these songs are terrible, repetitive, etc.—it is
undeniable that they have reached an incredible amount of plays across the
nation.
When
I was watching Wednesday’s spirit competitions that featured each era’s most
popular song and Colin Garon sporting a wildly unbuttoned shirt, a realization
donned on me. Today’s hits will eventually become some of the defining hits of
our decade. With this concept in mind, I tried to imagine a bunch of goofy
teenagers in the future unleashing an unrestrained spasm of dance moves to our
current favorites “Blurred Lines”/”Get Lucky.” However, one issue led me to
think about my prediction more extensively: the lyrics of these songs.
There
is no doubt that both these songs are focused on sexual intentions, “Blurred
Lines” being especially more harmful with the message that it suggests (both in
the song AND video). More specifically, “Blurred Lines” very covertly
references “gray rape,” or manipulating
someone while they are too impaired to give valid consent. Whereas other
decades have Elvis, Sinatra, The Beatles, etc. as chart toppers, what we have
to go on are the likes of Robin Thicke with his suggestive lyrics and
provocative, pornographic music videos.
Yet,
I still love these songs. I turn the volume up every time they’re playing on
the radio, and I don’t even hesitate to sing along. Moreover, I’m sure that
many people my age do the same: let the music wash over them and refuse to be
conscious about the songs’ messages. One of my friends, who maybe plays
trombone, decidedly concluded that this was society’s sign of downfall. While I
see the validity behind his point, I personally don’t agree.
In
the grand scheme of things, songs like “Get Lucky” are harmless. It almost reminds
me of when Elvis Presley was “tsked” for dancing too sensually on stage (he
doesn’t even compare to what it’s like nowadays) because he emanated that sort
of vibe, but really, it was all for his song’s feeling and performance. While
“Get Lucky” is definitely more blatant, really no emphasis is placed on the
words and its purpose is to get you dancing. With songs like “Blurred Lines,”
however, I think it’s pushing the envelope—no, actually, it’s not okay at all.
Given that the overwhelming response to this song is just to stupidly bounce
around in some form of dance, I don’t believe that many are taking this song’s
lyrics to heart. For that reason, I say America is lazy and guilty for doing
so, but not evil or lesser.
Advice for New Students
By: Ryan Hastings (DU Lax Bro)
Welcome
to prison The Bishop’s School! I hope you look forward to spending the
next 1-7 years of your life here. A place like Bishop’s can be scary to
newcomers, with all its “rules” and “regulations.” I’m sure you will soon
become familiar with its intricacies, but before that happens, I would like to
give a few tips and pieces of advice for surviving your years here.
1. The back staircase of Cummins, the “dark staircase,”
isn’t actually a staircase. It’s a bedroom.
2. No, that’s a sixth grader, not a lost child.
3. Ladies, your skirts better be three inches above the knee and
NOT A CENTIMETER MORE!
4. Roller backpacks are cool. Especially if you can ride
them.
5. Gentlemen, if you hear a voice from behind saying, “Hey
buddy!” as you stand at the urinal, that’s just our friendly Mr. Assaf.
Ladies, if you hear a voice from behind as you stand at the urinal, you
are in the incorrect restroom. However, it is still Mr. Assaf.
6. Study.
7. Recognize that people are joking when they tell you to do #6.
8. Write that paper the day before it’s due, or even better – the
morning of!
9. You will eat cereal, and you will like it.
10. You’re doing something wrong if you are sleeping more
than 6 hours a night.
11.
You should probably go back to class instead of hiding here.
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