Brian Ives

How One Teacher Discussed The Israel-Hamas Conflict With Her Students

Due to the horrific tragedy that has taken place in Israel and its continuing aftermath, we are unveiling a special Beasley Best Community of Caring initiative focused on tolerance, respect, and empathy. For the next few weeks, we will publish features encouraging those values. The conflict in the Middle East has dominated headlines over the […]

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the cover of Joe Sacco's "Palestine" graphic novel

This ‘90s Graphic Novel Can Give Insight Into Current Events

Due to the horrific tragedy that has taken place in Israel and its continuing aftermath, we are unveiling a special Beasley Best Community of Caring initiative focused on tolerance, respect, and empathy. For the next few weeks, we will publish features encouraging those values. Last week, we wrote about a graphic novel called Maus, a book

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SmokePurpp

SmokePurpp Talks \’Audi\’: \’I Kind Of Spoke It Into Existence\’

The How I Wrote That Song limited series gives music fans a front-row seat for conversations with songwriters behind some of the biggest hits of yesterday and today. You’ll learn the stories behind the songs from the people who wrote them. New episodes will be released every other Monday through December 12. How I Wrote

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KEVIN GRIFFIN

Better Than Ezra: The Tragedy That Inspired \’In The Blood\’

\”In The Blood\” came on the heels of your first hit, \”Good.\” It seemed like \”In The Blood\” was also on the radio every hour on the hour. So talk about that song and the line, \”Who did you love before? Who did they love before you?\”  There\’s some interesting things about that song. If you

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Pretty Reckless

Pretty Reckless: How \’Lolita\’ Led To \’Follow Me Down\’

The Pretty Reckless has been one of the most consistent and powerful bands in rock music over the past decade. They\’ve had six songs that topped the Active Rock Radio charts, and a bunch of others that came close to the #1 spot. We spoke with the band\’s leaders — singer Taylor Momsen and guitarist Ben

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Chris Lane

Chris Lane Explains The Funny Line In \’Ain\’t Even Met You Yet\’

We were fortunate to talk to Chris Lane on Zoom at a rather exciting — and exhausting — time in his life. He and his wife just had their first baby. The experience was, obviously, life-changing. And in Lane\’s case, it also informed one of his most popular songs: \”Ain\’t Even Met You Yet.\” The

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