Retailers mix holiday tunes, scents to spur Christmas sales

December 19, 2012
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By Jeanna Smialek The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) (MCT) DURHAM, N.C. _ Inside the wooden doors of Morgan Imports, Christmas trees twinkle with holiday lights as the words of "Frosty the Snowman" linger in the air. The scent of Fraser fir wafts through the space, and the temperature is kept... Read more »

Music fills the halls of MHS

January 26, 2012
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Middletown High School students filled the chorus room on Jan. 26 to practice the music for the upcoming musical, "West Side Story". Auditions for the musical will be held on Jan. 30-31.; sign-ups can be found on the drama board. - Photo by Shannon McKenna

Music in the classroom: help or hinderance?

December 5, 2011
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By Ayla Mulvey Round Table reporter There’s always been controversy over whether or not music really helps people concentrate. There are people that say music can help them focus and be less tense while doing stressful tasks, and there are others that say music is a big distraction during... Read more »

Music for the soul

June 6, 2011
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 By Sarah Weltman Round Table reporter Music: an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.  Whether its rock & roll, opera, dance, or country, many people all over the world use music every day in... Read more »

Face the music

November 29, 2010
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By Shannon McKenna Round Table editor   He walks down the sidewalk, dancing to his own tune and bobbing his head to the music. Scruffy, sun-bleached hair sticks out from beneath his large, black headphones, which are prominently resting upon his head, covering his ears like fuzzy winter earmuffs.... Read more »

Music is a universal mood-lifter

May 11, 2010
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By Jason Dagenhart Round Table reporter Music is one of the main components of my life. It fuels me, it keeps me going, it helps me think, it helps me concentrate, and most importantly it helps put me in a better mood when I’m upset. It’s like a good friend or a lost puppy. And who doesn’t want... Read more »

Nickelback changes the face of music

April 1, 2010
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By Sean Raleigh Round Table editor In this world, there are few bands that soar with the eagles like Nickelback. They are a rock in the sea of music, unchanging for almost twenty years. They stand strong, defying to change or show any type of evolution. They refuse to allow music to progress.... Read more »

New album loses its monkiness

September 29, 2009
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By Sean Raleigh Round Table editor Artist: Arctic Monkeys Album: Humbug Year: 2009 Producer: Josh Homme and James Ford  After a two year wait, Arctic Monkeys are finally back with their third studio album, Humbug.  If their first album “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”,... Read more »