![Setter Emma Lee (9) sets the ball to the middle during the match against Pinewood on Sept. 12. “[I’m looking forward to] getting more skilled, learning more about my position and also becoming better friends with all of my teammates, Emma said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_4917-2-1200x795.jpg)
![“[Building nerf blasters] became this outlet of creativity for me that hasnt been matched by anything else. The process [of] making a build complete to your desire is such a painstakingly difficult process, but Ive had to learn from [the skills needed from] soldering to proper painting. Theres so many different options for everything, if you think about it, it exists. The best part is [that] if it doesnt exist, you can build it yourself, Ishaan Parate said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DSC_8149-900x604.jpg)
![“Animation just clicked in a way. I had been interested in art, but that felt different. [Animation] felt like it had something behind it, whereas previous things felt surface level. I wasnt making that crazy of things, but just the process of doing it was much more enjoyable, Carter Chadwick (22) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-16-at-9.44.08-AM-900x598.png)
![“When I came into high school, I was ready to be a follower. But DECA was a game changer for me. It helped me overcome my fear of public speaking, and its played such a major role in who Ive become today. To be able to successfully lead a chapter of 150 students, an officer team and be one of the upperclassmen I once really admired is something Im [really] proud of,” Anvitha Tummala (21) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-25-at-9.50.05-AM-900x594.png)
![“[Volleyball has] taught me how to fall correctly, and another thing it taught is that you don’t have to be the best at something to be good at it. If you just hit the ball in a smart way, then it still scores points and you’re good at it. You could be a background player and still make a much bigger impact on the team than you would think,” Anya Gert (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AnnaGert_JinTuan_HoHPhotoEdited-600x900.jpeg)
![“Im not nearly there yet, but [my confidence has] definitely been getting better since I was pretty shy and timid coming into Harker my freshman year. I know that theres a lot of people that are really confident in what they do, and I really admire them. Everyones so driven and that has really pushed me to kind of try to find my own place in high school and be more confident,” Alyssa Huang (’20) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AlyssaHuang_EmilyChen_HoHPhoto-900x749.jpeg)
![“My slogan is ‘slow feet, don’t eat, and I’m hungry.’ You need to run fast to get where you are–you arent going to get those championships if you arent fast,” Angel Cervantes (12) said. “I want to do well in school on my tests and in track and win championships for my team. I live by that, [and] I can do that anywhere: in the classroom or on the field.”](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC5146-900x601.jpg)
![“I think getting up in the morning and having a sense of purpose [is exciting]. I think without a certain amount of drive, life is kind of obsolete and mundane, and I think having that every single day is what makes each day unique and kind of makes life exciting,” Neymika Jain (12) said.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-03-at-4.54.16-PM.png)
Fall Out Boy to come back with Save Rock & Roll
“The future of Fall Out Boy starts now.”
Sensational and iconic pop-punk band Fall Out Boy officially announced the end of its four year hiatus on February 4, 2013, with anticipation and refreshing enthusiasm for the future.
The statement was marked by a new single, the disclosure of an upcoming album, and the publication of 35 international tour dates throughout the summer.
The single “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” was also released with an accompanying video, featuring hip-hop artist and rapper 2 Chainz. Shot in the band’s hometown of Chicago, the video coincides with the 10th anniversary of the group’s first full-length album Take This To Your Grave (2003) and occurs four years after the release of any new music.
At the time of publication, Light ‘Em Up is ranked third on iTunes’ Top Songs chart. The new album, titled Save Rock and Roll, will be available worldwide on April 16.
“‘Save Rock and Roll’ is a personal statement for the band as much as anything else,” bassist and primary lyricist Pete Wentz said on his personal Tumblr. “At the end of the day, rock and roll saved us. […] It doesn’t sound like the other Fall Out Boy albums, but it sounds like Fall Out Boy in 2013.”
During the hiatus, band members Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz focused more on their respective side projects–Stump with his solo R&B EP Truant Wave (2011) followed by his album of the same genre Soul Punk and Wentz with his electro-pop duo Black Cards.
Lead guitarist Joe Trohman and drummer Andy Hurley joined a heavy metal supergroup called The Damned Things. Trohman followed this endeavor with With Knives, another band that went on a break shortly before Fall Out Boy’s comeback, while Hurley took to his new hardcore punk band Enabler.
“I think we all needed a break,” Wentz said regarding their hiatus on his tumblr. “We toured non-stop for seven years all over the world. We needed to figure ourselves out in being creative and our personal lives. We never thought it would end up being as big of a deal as it was.”
Both Wentz and Trohman expressed their positive sentiments about the album via social media accounts, revealing their shared belief that Save Rock and Roll is the best record the band has ever made.
Their comeback has been greeted with a largely positive response; since their return four days ago, they have played three sold out shows and recorded several interviews.
“I am ecstatic about the reunion,” Savi Joshi (10) said. “I remember in 2009 when they went on hiatus, and I was devastated because I wouldn’t be able to see them live, but now I can!”
The band has also been commended for its promptness in delivery of new material.
“I thought they were really awesome when they came back,” Leslie Chan (12) said. “They released dates for their shows and put out a new song […] It wasn’t just a statement and making their fans wait for months.”
Fall Out Boy will perform as part of its Save Rock & Roll Tour on June 16 at Fox Theater in Oakland. Ticket sales for the shows began on February 8, and the album can be pre-ordered on their official website, http://falloutboyrock.com.
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