The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler
Luke Bennett

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer

Senior Luke Bennett is a two-year member of The Prowler staff.  He is a staff writer.

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Chance the Rapper performs in front of a huge crowd. Chance, originally from Chicago, has put his own unique spin on rap with upbeat, inspiring lyrics and music. A perfect summer album has both songs to put you in a good mood that you can sing along with during the day and has songs to relax to late at night.

Essential albums for a sizzling summer

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 19, 2019
Genre-blending artist Anderson .Paak released his fifth album “Ventura” in April. This album is a continuation of the upbeat, soulful style that he had perfected through his first four albums, reflective of the approaching joy summer will bring.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Senior Tooni Bamiro recommends “Thats A Rack” by Lil Uzi Vert. This upbeat single is a pre-release for the rapper’s album “Eternal Atake.” The album does not have a release date.

Panther Tracks

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 19, 2019
On March 28, alternative rock band Cage the Elephant released their first single since 2015, “Night Running.” The song features ‘90s alternative singer Beck and is very different than previous Cage the Elephant as it focuses more on electronic music rather than live instruments.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
While there are many stereotypical genres of music that have become popular over the past few decades, as of the early 2010s there have been many new sub genres of music. Three of the biggest sub genres of music are alternative pop, mumble rap and lo-fi indie rock.

More than a genre

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
This February, genre-blending artist Homeshake released “Helium,” his fourth album. Combining different instruments as he did in his earlier music, Homeshake creates a calm and relaxing album packed full of good songs.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Crowd of people gather together to watch a concert and make memories. Some students’ favorite memories involve seeing live performances with friends. However, some of our favorite teachers’ concerts stories are pretty entertaining.

Starr’s Mill staff recall best concert memories

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
Spring sports season starts with news

Spring sports season starts with news

Mary Jane Gagliano, Luke Bennett, Hayeon Choi, James Hindy, and Kathleen Stephens
February 8, 2019
History teacher Susan King listens to a movie soundtrack on her computer while working. King, like other teachers, has a music taste students might not expect.

Teacher tunes

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
On Jan. 24, Indie band Vampire Weekend released music for the the first time since 2013. With their two new singles, Vampire Weekend continued to use the same formula that made them popular in the early 2010s.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
In March 2018, superstar rapper Post Malone released his sophomore album “Beerbongs and Bentleys. ” This pop/rap album is packed full of great songs, earning a spot on the top ten best new releases of 2018.

2018 music recap

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 19, 2018
With Christmas approaching, many are decorating Christmas trees, spending time with family, and listening to Christmas music. While many only listen to the classic Christmas songs, there are many modern artists covering the same Christmas classics with their own unique twists.

Great covers of Christmas classics

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
On Nov. 16, the folk/rock band out of London, Mumford & Sons released their first album since 2015, “Delta.” This album is very similar to previous Mumford & Sons music with the use of a wide variety of instruments and a slow, emotionally profound style.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
Saint Jhn is a rising R&B singer out of Brooklyn, New York, and has just released his debut album this year. Saint Jhn combines both R&B and modern rap music to create his own style of music.

Artists on the rise

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
November 4, 2018
Early this October, R&B artist Anderson .paak released his third single of 2018, “Tints.” This new single was one of several new releases this October that complement the autumn season.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Headlines to combat the cold

Headlines to combat the cold

Mary Jane Gagliano, James Hindy, Grace Maneein, and Luke Bennett
October 26, 2018
Earlier this month, popular folk singer Hozier released his new EP “Nina Cried Power.” After not being heard from for four years, Hozier delivers with four amazing new songs.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
September 30, 2018
Early this August hip-hop artist Mac Miller released his newest album, “Swimming.” This album contrasts with Miller’s earlier work as this one features a very slow theme.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
South Carolina rock band, NEEDTOBREATHE, performs at the Verizon Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia. The band recently came to Atlanta on their domestic tour, which will last until October

NEEDTOBREATHE puts on electrifying show

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
On June 1, Music icon Kanye West released his newest album, “Ye.” With this album as well as with his previous album, West is trying to change the hip/hop genre.

Stylin’ sounds of summer

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 20, 2018

YouTube stars show talent with new R&B single

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 25, 2018
In late March, Toronto rock star grandson released his first single of 2018 “thoughts & prayers.” With this release, grandson has a political message about gun violence, and he achieves this through his heavy guitars and modern beats.

grandson mixes music with politics in new singles

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
On April 19, newly popular pop singer Billie Eilish released her new single “Lovely” with R&B star Khalid. Her new single is very different than her past releases, as she drifts away from her techno-pop stereotype to a more slowed down, instrument-driven style.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
May 6, 2018
Sign language club

Sign language club

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
The album cover from the pop band Echosmith’s new single “Over My Head.” Echosmith released their new single on March 15.

New single puts Echosmith on the rise again

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Science teacher Dan Gant surrounded by prizes given to him after Star Student Bryce Smith selected him as Star Teacher. Gant will support and write a letter of recommendation for Smith. Smith and Devin Lohman tied for Star Student at the local and regional level. Both will now travel to the state competition on April 23.

Star students set to challenge for state title

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018
Walk into the week of news

Walk into the week of news

Valen Yeager, Luke Bennett, Hayeon Choi, Dana Gould, and Jacob Hunt
March 17, 2018
Kendrick Lamar looks at the crowd, mid performance. Lamar helped make the “Black Panther” soundtrack, which was released this February, a week before the movie was released.

Music you may have missed

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
March 11, 2018
Loveless week in news

Loveless week in news

Jacob Hunt, Liza Eubanks, Saijleen Chawla, Sophia Bender, Mitchell Smith, and Luke Bennett
February 18, 2018
Starr’s Mill Beta Club students pose for a group photo on the steps outside the convention center in Savannah, Ga.. Members of the club traveled down to Savannah for the annual Beta Convention on Jan. 24-26.

Starr’s Mill battles through another successful Beta Con

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Coach Evert instructs his junior varsity basketball team mid-game. Evert is a former hall of fame player for his high school and his college team.

Fayette County basketball legend brings his talents to Starr’s Mill

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Several past issues of the MUSINGS literary-art magazine. MUSINGS is accepting submissions for the 2018 magazine from now until Feb. 14.

MUSINGS literary-art magazine now accepting submissions

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
January 12, 2018
Bobby Joe Smith starting out his long journey in the mountains of north Georgia with his 45-pound backpack. Smith started his journey in north Georgia and finished the journey in Maine.

Former Panther hikes Appalachian Trail

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017
Britnie Williams

Britnie Williams

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017

Real Talk – Season 3, Episode 5

Luke Bennett and Kyle Soto
November 13, 2017
A line of planes sits on the runway at Falcon Field. Planes such as these are what many of the students involved in the Panther Squadron have experience flying.

New club at Starr’s Mill has students flying high

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Students paint up before a football game to show their school spirit. An essential part of any tailgate is the music, and The Prowler has compiled some of the top songs to get the football season started.

An essential playbook for a successful tailgate

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
September 6, 2017
Starr’s Mill High School students gather outside to watch the solar eclipse. The eclipse attracted the attention of millions of Americans as it traveled the full length of the United States on Aug. 21.

The moon gets its time to shine

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 29, 2017
The moon covers up the path between the earth and the sun, creating a full solar eclipse. This eclipse is similar to the one that the students will have the opportunity to view on Aug. 21.

Starr’s Mill extends school day for solar eclipse

Luke Bennett, Staff Writer
August 17, 2017
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