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Teen Time Capsule Anthology Poem

The Coronavirus Pandemic

Once upon a time

The whole world changed,

With the dynamic of new cases every day.

I miss going to events,

Hugging,

Seeing people 

without having to social distance.

We stay home

To stay safe. 

Sometimes it’s been hard,

Bittersweet, 

But even when we can’t go to as many places, 

I still have fun

Watching movies,

Reading,

Playing games,

Baking,

Going outside

Bike riding,

And swimming,

Spending time together with my family.

These are the things that always make me happy,

Bringing me hope 

That the pandemic can’t change. 

-J.S.

Teen Music Reviews

Teen Music Reviews: 

Hamilton started streaming on Disney+ this month, creating a second surge of popularity and intrigue since the musical came out in 2016. Not only are the camerawork and acting phenomenal, but the soundtrack is great as well. From energetic tunes in the midst of battle such as Right Hand Man; to bittersweet songs such as Satisfied and Quiet Uptown; to a stunning finale with Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story; Hamilton delivers the tale of one of America's forgotten founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, in various styles of music that everyone can enjoy. On your second time listening to the soundtrack (and trust me, you will listen to it more than once) words and phrases such as "Helpless," "Look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now," etc. will have a greater impact on you once the anticipation builds. It's parts like these that get twisted from their original meanings towards the end of the story and soundtrack that really toy with your emotions. On your third time listening to the soundtrack, if not sooner, you will have mastered the lyrics to Guns and Ships and The Story of Tonight and will sing along at the top of your lungs whenever they come on (probably to a few stares from the people around you). Maybe it's just the history and theater nerd inside of me talking, but the Hamilton soundtrack easily ranks 7/5 stars, and you should check it out on YouTube (or Disney+) at the first chance you get. -ScholarlyDonut

 

“Really enjoyed the song “Be Happy” by Dixy Demilio”

-       A. H.

Song: “Pretty Much Amazing” by Joanna. It’s an upbeat and catchy song. This beautiful song always makes me happy. The song really is “pretty much amazing!"

- J. S.