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Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor 2016-17

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor 2016-17, Entertainment Editor

Senior Edward Benner is an Entertainment Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.  This is his first year on staff and first year taking journalism. Benner is the captain of the cross country, outdoor track, and mock trial teams. He is the president of National Honor Society and is involved with Envirothon, Service Honor Society, and German Honor Society. When not doing schoolwork or running, he enjoys playing guitar, collecting and listening to vinyl records, and analyzing films.  Edward Benner can be reached for comments at [email protected].

 

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Summer movies to watch out for

Summer movies to watch out for

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2017
Trump proposes Bay cleanup cuts

Trump proposes Bay cleanup cuts

Lauren Becker and Edward Benner
April 14, 2017
Andy Warhol’s piece “The Last Decade” reinterprets the “Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci.The BMA contains the second largest collection of Warhol pieces outside of The Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pa.

[PHOTO] Baltimore Museum of Art

April 12, 2017
Many art pieces, including the one placed outside of the AVAM, feature mosaic work. This medium is showcased throughout the museum as various sculptures are done in this style.

Ticket to creativity

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2017

Baltimore Museum of Art

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2017
Many art pieces, including the one placed outside of the AVAM, feature mosaic work. This medium is showcased throughout the museum as various sculptures are done in this style.

[PHOTO] American Visionary Art Museum

April 12, 2017
Firefly Music festival is a four day music experience that brings together some of the most popular artists on the planet to Dover, DE each year. This years lineup includes headliners The Weeknd, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, Chance the Rapper, and Bob Dylan.

Firefly preview

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2017
Senior Caleb Olsen investigates soil layers at the Spring Envirothon Training held on Wednesday, March 29 at Harford Glenn. The team traveled to the event in preparation for their competition on April 11 and attended seminars on soil science, aquatics, forestry, and wildlife.

[PHOTO] Special needs prom, Strategic Gaming Club, Lifesavers, Envirothon, Ring

March 31, 2017
In recent years, high schools across the nation have offered more career-oriented courses. It is beneficial for students to take these courses in order to help them prepare for and explore possible careers.

Career preparation courses allow students to prepare and explore possible fields

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
March 30, 2017
Are you looking for the perfect song to capture the romance in your life? Here are The Patriots picks for the top ten love songs of all time.

Top 10 love songs

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
March 22, 2017
The 89th Academy Awards were held on Sunday, Feb. 26. The night included many surprises, including a best picture winner mix-up between La La Land and Moonlight. Featured below are the winners along with who Edward Benner thinks should have won at the Oscars.

Oscars: Who should have won?

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
March 3, 2017
If you like this song, then try this

If you like this song, then try this

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
February 24, 2017
Mixing Mediums

Mixing Mediums

Edward Benner, Entertainment
February 17, 2017
Report Card: Salad bar returns, Weight room receives renovations, School-wide service

Report Card: Salad bar returns, Weight room receives renovations, School-wide service

Edward Benner and Elizabeth Harmison
February 16, 2017
Run the Jewels 3 is a bombastic, exciting, and highly political hip-hop album from rappers El-P and Killer Mike. The album dropped on Dec. 24, 2016 and addresses key issues of today while working to incite positive change.

Benner’s B-Sides: ‘Run the Jewels 3’ raps in hopes of a revolution

Edward Benner, Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2017
In a year of celebrity loss, political turmoil, and general unrest, 2016 still proved to be an incredible year for music. Indie music, as well as hip-hop and alternative, had a plethora of fresh and inventive releases that proved that there was still light in the year of darkness.

Best albums to hit the music scene in 2016

Edward Benner, News Editor
January 13, 2017

Captivity sacrifices animal rights

Edward Benner, News Editor
January 6, 2017
Social studies teacher Jacob Hollin stands on a chair to hang Christmas lights above the door of his advisory as part of the FCA Door Decorating contest. Hollin is one of many advisors who gets excited about door decorating and encourages his students to participate.

Report cards: Advisory door decorating, pricey snack foods, and cafeteria food service

Edward Benner and Elizabeth Harmison
December 20, 2016
Since the 1960s, musicians like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix have used inspirational tunes to spread the message of peace, love, and equality. This form of music continues to be an outlet for artists to connect with the world in a non-violent way.

Protest music continues to spread the message of peace

Edward Benner, News Editor
December 16, 2016
Every year, people all around the world celebrate Christmas by decorating trees, gift-giving, and baking cookies. Listen to these top 10 Christmas songs and youll be in the holiday spirit.

Top 10 “holly jolly” songs for the holidays

Edward Benner, News Editor
December 13, 2016
Bon Ivers latest album 22, A Million is one of 2016s most exciting musical releases. The album has an unconventional sound as it features the use of sampling, synthesizers, and cryptic lyrics.

Benner’s B-Sides: ’22, A Million’ brings experimentation to the mainstream

Edward Benner, News Editor
November 28, 2016
JC will begin randomly drug testing students in order to deter drug use by January 2017 at the latest. The 10 Panel Urine Test will be used to test for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiate use.

Random drug testing begins no later than January

Grace Mottley and Edward Benner
November 14, 2016
Not only is Halloween a time for trick-or-treating and bobbing for apples, but it is also a time to dim the lights and watch numerous horror movies. Take a look at Edward Benners eight essential movies for you to watch this Halloween season.

Top eight blood-curdling Halloween movies

Edward Benner, News Editor
October 31, 2016
The essence of Halloween lies in decorations, movies, candy, and music. With that in mind, here are The Patriots top ten songs to get you into the Halloween spirit.

Top 10 spookiest songs for your Halloween playlist

Edward Benner, News Editor
October 26, 2016
Vinyl records have made a rapid return into popular culture. With record sales increasing, and more young people engaging in the method of listening, analogue technology appears to be the way of the future.

Records spin into the future

Edward Benner, News Editor
October 18, 2016
Preoccupations further crafts their unique blend of post punk and dark synthesizers with their latest self-titled album released Sept. 16. The Canadian band manages to evolve even after three name changes.

Benner’s B-Sides: Preoccupations s/t revives post-punk in 2016

Edward Benner, News Editor
October 14, 2016
Angel Olsens album, My Woman came out on Sept. 2 2016

Benner’s B-Sides: ‘My Woman’ showcases indie-rock goddess Angel Olsen

Edward Benner, News Editor
September 27, 2016
News Editor Edward Benner reveals his thoughts on Frank Oceans new album titled Blonde. The album was released on Aug. 20 and has received raving reviews so far.

Highly anticipated Frank Ocean album drops after four years

Edward Benner, News Editor
September 21, 2016
News Editor Edward Benner reveals his top five albums of 2016 so far. His top picks include Kanye Wests The Life of Pablo as well as albums from David Bowie, Car Seat Headrest, Beyoncé, and Radiohead.

Best albums of 2016 (so far)

Edward Benner, News Editor
September 19, 2016
Iggy Pops new album, Post Pop Depression, was released on March 18, 2016. On his new album, Iggy Pop teamed up with a new backing band that has given his music new meaning and relevancy.

Album Review: “Post Pop Depression”

Edward Benner
May 17, 2016
Untitled Unmastered was released on March 4, 2016. The albums release was a surprise to the world.

Album Review: “Untitled Unmastered”

Edward Benner
March 23, 2016
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