EDITORIAL Viz-Priory Adjustments By Dan Stein
The annual Viz-Priory dance has come and gone, and only pictures and memories are left to remind us. Of course, there were a few highlights: fist pumping to Cascada per usual, the introduction of Dubstep into the playlist, and even a photo booth for those unable to ‘break it down’ on the dance floor. However, there is always room to improve, even if some of these improvements aren’t too likely to happen: 1) This is a simple adjustment- get rid of the Christmas lights hanging above the dance floor. While I thought the decorations at the gym entrance and lobby were
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impressive, the lights above the dance floor took away from the dancing atmosphere a bit. People tend to not want to bring out embarrassing moves when they know everyone can see them. This didn’t stop several Rebels, but it did take away from the dance. 2) Focus on the dance music. If people want to hear Katy Perry’s rendition of ‘Last Friday Night’, they need only flip the dial to z107.7, where they will hear it once every hour or so. While it’s important that people can relate to songs, know them, and sing along to them, several songs weren’t meant to be danced to. Dubstep has become
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a leader in dance music, and, once played, the effect was immediate. Chris Chivetta, who had a say in what songs made the playlist as a member of the Student Council, said, “I have come to a realization. While it may suck for everything else, Dubstep is the perfect music genre for a dance atmosphere.” 3) Good live music. Of course, this is more easily said than done. But, if Based God were to perform at the next Viz-Priory dance, I can promise that there will be people from other schools trying to sneak in, as opposed to Rebels trying to find a reason why not to find a date and attend.
Viz-Priory Questions By Peter Cogan Staff Writer
As expected, this year’s Viz-Priory dance was a big hit. With Viz and Priory students being able to ask anyone they pleased, the multi-purpose gym was packed. Stuco did a fantastic job on the music and the lights hanging across the upper track. There was even a new addition, a photo booth, that was very popular; as evidenced by the line of people waiting for it was always twenty people long. The DJ’s did an excellent job on music selection with a good variety and
a great closing song, “All I want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey, a perfect way to end the event. When you left the dance to go to your after party, the twenty degree weather was welcoming because of how hot and sweaty you were from dancing for two hours (always the sign of a quality and worthwhile dance). I don’t think anybody who was there would deny having a good time. But the question I ask is why this dance, which our Stuco and everyone else puts so much effort into, is called the “Viz-Priory.” The last time Viz hosted this dance was in the Winter of 2008. The last
three dances have been hosted at Priory. We should no longer allow our so-called “sisters” to take advantage of our hospitality. “All they do is complain,” says Jeffrey Bebee, a true fan of the ladies at the Visitation Academy. “They say their school is the hardest girls’ school in the city.” Perhaps the Visitation ladies could coordinate a dance at their gym. But one could argue that may be too great a stress on the poor girls during their exam weekend. The dance should be renamed the “Priory,” or at the very least the “PrioryViz” dance.