![Minutes before the Activities Fair in the gym, president Abhi Gowda ‘26 prepares the stall for his club Helping Hands, Sept. 4. A relatively new club, Helping Hands was co-started by Gowda and focuses on assisting the homeless, and just last year they succeeded in raising a couple hundred donations to send to shelters. This year, they have goals to expand, with hopes to increase volunteer opportunities and take in-person trips to shelters, as well as extend their help beyond just homeless people. “The Activities Fair gives a lot of underclassmen the opportunity to really get to know the Canyon culture, and it gives them many opportunities for service and volunteering,” Gowda said. “[Through the Activities Fair,] I hope to find a bunch of new and passionate members about our club and just get our name out there and spread awareness to the cause that we’re fighting for.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/1-2-1200x885.jpg)
![The winter guard team makes fifth place at the state championship finals in the Denver Coliseum, March 30. The team performed to Barnes Country's “Glitter and Gold,” lead by coaches Margo Sanford, Blair Bickerton and Anna Orgren. In their class there were a total of nine groups participating, and the top five who made it to finals received a plaque. “[Walking onto the stage] is very nerve-wracking, but also very exciting as well. When you first start color guard there's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty when you first perform in front of an audience, but once you've done it for a while, it starts to become the best part of the season,” Ella West ‘25 said. “It's very fulfilling to see an audience react to something you've put your heart and soul into.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Both-socal-media-nd-website-main-1-1200x846.jpg)
![April marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, created by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC). This month is to spread awareness of the harassment, assault and abuse that happens around the world. The symbol that represented the month was a teal ribbon; however, some survivors of assault create different symbols and movements like the TikTok trend in 2022, where survivors would tattoo Medusa on their body, in honor of her backstory in Greek Mythology. “I don't think [this month is known] at all. I rarely see anybody talk about it. I rarely see much of an emphasis on posting it online, or much discussion about it, and I feel like there needs to be way more discussion,” an anonymous source said. “I think just validating every experience that a person has gone through, regardless of the degree of it, the severity, is an essential step into making sure that people are aware that this is a very real problem in a society and that we need to do better in addressing it.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0011-1200x900.jpg)
![Lesbian Visibility Day is April 26, and it’s a holiday to celebrate the lesbian community of the world. Lesbian Visibility day was established in 2008 by many queer activists and organizations who sought to raise more awareness for lesbian history and culture. “So this is why during Lesbian Visibility [Day] we celebrate and center all lesbians, both cis and trans, while also showing solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people,” Linda Reily, in an article written by her, said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lesbian-Visibility-day.jpeg)
Artists I Recommend You Listen To
Aux-induced anxiety? It’s okay, you’re not a lost cause. Here are nine artists you need to check out right now.
media by Amanda Brauchler
Need new music? Check out Ben England’s recommendations.
November 2, 2020
Have you ever been driving in a car, having a good time with your friends, except for one thing: they are playing music that you have no clue about.
But do not worry!
Not to be boastful, but I pride myself off of my music taste. From listening to all different genres almost all day, I believe I know a thing or two about music and artists. I am here to help you learn about smaller artists and be able to know these artists and then impress your friends.
Slauson Malone
My first recommendation is Slauson Malone. If you are into an abstract hip hop scene, then Slauson Malone is a great listen. He is the front runner of the New York Hip Hop scene and is growing fast. A fair warning, Slauson Malone is not for everybody, but I still recommend you to give him a listen. If you want to give him a listen, I recommend his 2019 album, “A quiet farewell 2016-2018”.
IDK
If you are a fan of artists like JID, Earthgang, or even Lil Wayne, then I recommend IDK to you. He is an upcoming rapper with very “bump your head to” beats and hype lyrics. Some songs I recommend for IDK are “Digital”, “Lilly”, and “24”.
MAVI, JPEGmafia, and Redveil
So you are into experimental hip hop such as Earl Sweatshirt or MF Doom, then these three artists are perfect for you. For those who don’t know, experimental hip hop is a type of hip hop that uses eccentric elements to create a non-traditional style of hip hop. Mavi is almost identical to Earl Sweatshirt whether it comes to voice or flow. Some songs I recommend from MAVI are “Self Love” and “Love of Money.” JPEGmafia, is a very abstract artist and has some very funky beats. Some songs I recommend from him are “ 1539 N Calvert Street”, “Kanan vs. Kal”, and “All My Heroes are Cornballs.”
Twin Peaks
If you are a big fan of indie or alternative rock, then Twin Peaks is perfect for you. Twin Peaks are if Car Seat Headrest, Cage the Elephant, and the Lumineers had a baby. A perfect band for road trips and good vibes. They are a super nostalgic band and will make you feel happy. Some songs I recommend from Twin Peaks are “Wanted You”, “My Guys”, and “Blue Coupe”.
Beach Fuzz
If you like upbeat indie music, then give a listen to the upcoming band out of San Diego, Beach Fuzz. They are very alike to artists like the Wallows and Dayglow. A few great songs to put on are “Join the Club”, “Casual Encounters”, and “I think I’m falling for Her.”
Sufjan Stevens
Many of you may know Sufjan Stevens from his soundtrack from the hit movie, “Call Me By Your Name.” But his individual albums are even more amazing. All of his individual albums have plucky strings, soothing melodies, and mellow beats. Some artists that compare to Sufjan Stevens are Bon Iver, Elliot Smith, and Phoebe Bridgers.
American Football
If you are a fan of old alternative rock bands such as The Smiths, Joy Division, or Radiohead, then American Football is a great band for you. A huge component of the midwest emo scene, their self titled album is an amazing listen. One song that is a must-listen is “Never Meant”.
