From McCaskey to NPR: David Greene Reflects

David Greene, the current host of NPR’s “Left Right and Center” and former “Morning Edition” host, graduated from McCaskey in 1994.  The 1991-1994 yearbooks mark his joyful passage through McCaskey. A jack of all trades, he spent his years in the school plays, speech and debate, student council, National Honors Society, jazz band, AFS club, WJPM broadcasting, and, of course, the Vidette. Greene’s career has … Continue reading From McCaskey to NPR: David Greene Reflects

The Magic of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Considering the current trends in mainstream music, many listeners look for an artistic refuge from high-gloss, studio-produced music. This isn’t to say that high value music production is bad; many critically acclaimed albums of the past decade include just this type of production. But it’s important to consider the alternatives to this, and why they matter.   The ultimate version of these alternatives is the NPR … Continue reading The Magic of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts