![Standing center stage, senior Ananya Akula conducts the Phoenix Chorale. “[Conducting and teaching] is really fun,” Akula said. “Music education is what I want to do.” On the day of the choir assessment, Akula found out that she received the President’s Music Scholarship – a full ride to the University of Miami Frost School of Music.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ananya-1200x800.jpg)
![With the energy and effort the Bolts were bringing to the game, the Phoenix had to step up and match them to make it through their first game of the season. Many of the girls on the team, including freshman Nazly Rostom, have been playing soccer since their childhood and have grown a love for the sport as a result. “It was fun to see how we actually played in a [real] game,” Rostom said. “Even though the outcome was not what we were hoping for, I’m still happy we got to play together.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0154-1200x800.jpg)
![Held up by a group of cheerleaders, flyer sophomore Leyu Yonas poses as part of a stunt, also supported by flyer junior Shayne Mitchell behind her. (Left) Prior to the pink out football game on Oct. 13, the athletes practiced in the aux gym from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Right) On Oct. 19, the cheerleaders competed in their District Championships at Woodgrove High School. “We definitely put all our effort on the mat [at Districts], and it showed,” Mitchell said. Left: Photo by Nadia Shirr. Right: Photo by Steve Prakope via Victor O’Neill Studios.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/feature-image-1200x823.png)
![Sophomore Xavier Smith (6), the Phoenix quarterback, runs the ball as his teammates help hold up the defense. “My [offensive] line collapses, so I just [have to run], and its a good way to get first downs because [Tuscarora’s] defense was really good,” Smith said.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5383-1200x897.jpg)
![As the referee throws the ball up for the tip-off, freshman Simone Diby leaps towards the ball to get it in Phoenix possession. Diby is a new member of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and despite it being a change, she finds it enjoyable. “It’s definitely a different experience if you’ve never played on a team, [but] I think it’s still fun.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0057-1200x662.jpg)
Hugo Tells Us “How to Love Other People”
David Hugo released his EP, “How to Love Other People,” composed of six songs on Dec. 15. The main theme of the EP is about loving other people romantically.
David Hugo’s new EP, “How to Love Other People,” tells a story about a romantic relationship from start to finish.
February 4, 2022
Looking for a new artist to listen to? Want more pop songs that are chill? Check out David Hugo, a 21 year old singer from CA. Hugo released “How to Love Other People” on Dec. 15. The EP has six songs on it. All the tracks are upbeat and fall under the pop genre. The EP’s name is taken from the last song on the tracklist.
Hugo released three singles from the EP, “Die Right Here” on July 28, “Ambition” on Sep. 1, and “Hot Mess” on Oct. 6.
As the title suggests, the songs on the EP are about love. The only song that strays from the topic of love is “Ambition.” Instead of being about love, “Ambition” is meant to inspire people. It’s about someone who didn’t follow their dreams because they lacked ambition. Hugo sings that he can “see your potential” and that he thinks he “knows exactly what you’re missin’/ambition.” He uses “Ambition” to say that goals can be achievable if motivation and ambition are put towards them.
The other five songs almost seem to tell a story about loving another person.
“Die Right Here” and “Exception” are about falling and being in love. They show the rush and the happiness of falling in love, even if the new partner is different from previous romantic relationships.
“Hot Mess” goes into the idea that the relationship has become messy and while it’s not good, it’s still enjoyable. It also marks the beginning of when the relationship may be coming to an end. This song shows that not all relationships are perfect like they seem on social media.
“Lying to Myself” and “How to Love Other People” are about trying to move on from someone, but still thinking about them. It’s the denial stage and trying to figure out how to love someone else after that relationship ended.
Like all songs, this EP should leave listeners being able to relate to some aspect of it, whether it’s not being able to get over someone or being happy in a relationship.
Listeners can hope that Hugo comes out with more music later this year, but can also enjoy other songs from him, such as “Eye2eye,” “Falling Hearts,” and “we made it,” which are all from his first album, “Blossom Hill.”
