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The annual Mr. Duke competition took place on March 16. Six competitors took to the York stage to compete in the pageant.

Mr. Duke perpetuates an outdated tradition

Laney Toffler, Reporter
March 17, 2023
Michael Reinhold (left), Jeff Aquino (middle), and Jon Babin (right) rock out during one of their original songs.

Rock band Lever excites audiences with a riveting performance

Laney Toffler, Reporter
March 13, 2023
Anne Harris jamming on her violin with bandmates Ryan Carney (left) and Ernie Hendrickson (right).

Anne Harris cultivates community through music, collaboration, and improvisation

Laney Toffler, Reporter
March 8, 2023
Members of OK Go in their iconic Here it Goes Again music video. Their treadmill choreography has gained 60 million views on YouTube. (Photo courtesy of OK Go on YouTube)

Guest artists bring their talent and creativity to Fine Arts Week

Laney Toffler and Payton Bryk
March 2, 2023
I thought of myself as someone who doesn’t sing, just plays guitar, until Gemkow gave me an outlet to show my work and make something out of it, Alumni, Maddi Jones, said. He encouraged me to release what I created. I feel like I haven’t experienced boredom since getting involved with Mr. Gemkow’s programs. I’m forever grateful to him.

York alumni reflect ahead of Fine Arts Week

Regan Wright and Laney Toffler
March 2, 2023
Chris Herren speaking from the heart about his struggles at the all-school assembly last Wednesday. (Photo by Garret Garcia)

Chris Herren continues to change the conversation surrounding substance abuse

Laney Toffler, Reporter
November 17, 2022
City Museum features a rooftop play area complete with slides and a Ferris wheel. The exploration and adventure at this museum transcends to the tenth floor.

Adults and teens find their “inner child” at City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

November 11, 2022
Paige Greve (left) and Owen Espinosa (right) singing “Day by Day” from York Drama’s spring production of Godspell. Espinosa is currently studying Musical Theater at Ball State University, and there is a possibility of Greve and Espinosa being reunited in college if she chooses to go there. (Photo courtesy of Stuart Rodgers Photography)

Young women majoring in musical theater face an unknown battle under the bright lights of Broadway

Laney Toffler, Reporter
October 9, 2022
Alyssa Poli (left) and Quinn Olson (right) recording songs for their upcoming EP during Music Production 1 this summer. Poli is recording Olson’s guitar for their new track. lyssa Poli (left) and Quinn Olson (right) recording songs for their upcoming EP during Music Production 1 this summer. Poli is recording Olson’s guitar for their new track. June 29, 2021.

Award-winning songwriters Quinn Olson and Alyssa Poli inspire York musicians

Laney Toffler, Contributing Reporter
August 19, 2021
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