Elijah Alvis

My names Eli and I like music and drawing. I am a student at IU studying audio engineering.



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Female Artists Fundraise for Girls Rock Bloomington

By Abby Meisler, Eli Alvis, and Nathan Cohen

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (March 29, 2025) —

On a rainy spring day, members of the band Annie Babie paced back and forth in anticipation of their outdoor performance being canceled. Luckily, the performance was merely delayed, allowing Annie Babie to still deliver a remarkable show. With the strong chords of three electric guitars and a drum beat, their sound is distinct and uplifting, drawing in a crowd. Other young artists accompanied this performance as part of a fundraiser for Girls Rock Bloomington, which is part of the broader Girls Rock movement, featuring similar organizations in various cities. Girls Rock Bloomington teaches positive self-esteem through music education to young girls in the community. They host unique workshops, after-school programs, and open mic nights throughout the year, along with an annual summer camp. The fundraiser took place at Dunn Meadow this past Saturday afternoon, showcasing six concerts from local individual performers and bands to raise money for the organization.

Drummer Sarah Scherrer grooves with the rest of her band Annie Baby. She is excited for the opportunity to perform with her bandmates and friends at the show despite the weather.

A strong community of artists and music lovers came together this week in Bloomington, creating an intoxicating energy during these performances. Drummer Sarah Scherrer of Annie Babie enjoys the live performances and the community that forms through them. “Being in Annie Babie means playing shows for other people and making music so they can come and listen,” Scherrer said. This band has also allowed the members to express their passion for music while having fun with friends and creating new tunes. For bassist Carson Hoberty, the band has opened the door to new musical experiences. “It’s a new outlet to express myself and be with people I enjoy playing with, and it’s a different genre of music that I normally don’t get to play,” Hoberty said. For lead singer and guitarist Skylar Robinson, the band has pushed him to focus on writing lyrics and discovering new creative processes. “I write down in my notes app little turns of phrase I get throughout the day…I’ll just have a musical idea, but I need lyrics, so I try to tie everything together,” Robinson said.

Lead guitarist Skyler Robinson soloed on his Phred electric guitar at the Girls Rock fundraiser. He is excited to play and solo on the music he wrote for an engaged and energized audience.

Throughout the performances, a crowd began to gather on the grassy field of Dunn Meadow. As the sun peeked through the clouds, the concert came to life, supported by the growing audience. This energetic atmosphere, however, wouldn’t have been the same without friends and fans. Truman Harper has been a fan of Annie Babie and especially enjoyed this performance for its deeper purpose. “I love this band. I love their sound,” Harper said. “I have five sisters, so my whole life women’s rights have been important to me.” Harper has been involved in the local music community since moving to Bloomington.

Mia Fisher, a local artist who performed on Saturday, feels a deep connection to the power that music holds. Her relationship with music is something that motivates her to devote her time and energy to her passion. “I build deep connections with songs and artists…the idea that I would be able to do that for someone else is something that pushes me to keep writing and putting music out,” Fisher said. Music has deeply impacted her life, and she is dedicated to giving back. “I want to be able to give people what music has given me.”

A crowd blissfully enjoying the Annie Baby band on Dunn Meadow during the girl’s rock performance. Many students show up to support the organization and friends.

This performance meant a lot to Fisher as a female artist in the community, making it a special experience for her to be able to contribute to Girls Rock. She believes it’s essential for young women to have accessible opportunities to pursue their passions. “It is still important to create specific spaces for women in music, so I’m honored to be able to help out,” Fisher said. “It’s just a great organization. It encourages young women to pursue music and to explore their creativity and expression.”

Girls Rock Bloomington has built a strong community with the support of Fisher, Annie Babie, and other local artists and followers. Their mission to empower and support the young women of Bloomington will continue to impact this growing and evolving community. Organizations like this that support and promote bands and artists in Bloomington such as Annie Baby and Mia Fisher allow artists to get their foot in the door of the music scene in Bloomington. Girls Rock is building a community and bringing together artists.

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Project 2: Apple Watch Press Release

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Preston Andrews

Ella Blake

Eli Alvis

 

CUPERTINO, California (Sept. 14, 2014)— Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the newest invention in the company’s storied history, The Apple Watch, in front of a sold-out crowd in Cupertino on Tuesday.  

The watch world, as it is known, will never be the same.

The advancement of the watch was so dramatic that even Cook was blown away by what the company could accomplish.

“We love to make technology more personable and allow our users to do things they never could have imagined.” Said Cook.

 

Lisa checked her Apple Watch as she received a message from one of her teachers. It was important she prioritized work outside of the school too.

The Apple Watch is far from a one-size-fits-all all device. The Apple Watch delivers state-of-the-art accuracy and is customizable to each user who puts it on their wrist. From health and fitness to its slick exterior design, the Apple Watch blows users away in every way imaginable. From its flexible display, designed for easy magnetic charging, to the guts of the system, which include a custom-designed chip with sensors to detect your pulse and daily activity. Wearing the Apple watch is essentially wearing a computer on your wrist.

Leah inspected her Apple Watch and made sure her heart rate and pulse were at a normal level after being in the sauna. She needed to keep track of her health.

The Apple watch will, “Redefine what people will expect from its category,” said Cook.

The Apple Watch is not just another fitness watch. The Apple Watch comes with a slick, smooth exterior that is perfect for all walks of life. From the stainless-steel Apple Watch to the Durable Apple Sport, which includes sixty percent stronger alloys, and the Apple Watch Edition a watch that is made of 18-karat gold

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Apple Vice President Kevin Lynch was more than thrilled to describe in detail the life-changing features of Apple’s newest design. The Apple Watch is so accurate, that it can tell time down to one fiftieth of a millisecond. Interesting enough, the Apple Watch includes features that give users the ability to analyze the moon, as well as tell where they are on Earth.

The Apple Watch will change the way that we communicate. With a taptic engine, the Apple Watch alerts the user with a subtle tap on the wrist when they receive a notification. It is easy to respond to messages on the Apple Watch. From Apple’s quick board, which includes accurate, generated responses, to creating your own custom messages the Apple Watch makes it so that users do not have to pick up their phone to stay in contact with others.
Traveling has never been easier, thanks to the Apple Watch. Apple has partnered with countless companies to revolutionize the way that we travel. From unlocking hotel rooms to accessing flight tickets to providing maps and mass transit directions, traveling has never been simpler.

On a personal level, the Apple Watch enables users to track their parked cars, keep track of the big game, and even control the temperature of their home from their watch; but, those are just some, of the ways that the Apple Watch can change lives.
“Being active is one of the best things that you can do to improve your health, and Apple Watch gives you the ability to be a bit healthier,” Cook told the crowd.

Apple Watching features fitness, and workout apps, that track a user’s activity right to the very last step. Apple Watch is designed for everyone; from beginners on their fitness journey to elite athletes, Apple Watch provides state-of-the-art and never-before-seen data to improve the workout experience. Apple Watch gives users a complete overview of their activity, from calories burnt, to comprehensive workout plans that allow users to compete and get the best out of each other, as the Watch adapts to each users preferences.

The video we put together emphasizes the variety of apps and uses provided by the Apple watch. This revolutionary product offers lighting control, health monitoring, ect, and is functional for all. The subjects we chose were based on age and how each individual used the Apple Watch product. The first subject, Leah, who is a teenage girl, tracks her fitness, how active she is and monitors her heart rate before, during, and after her workouts. This is important for Leah because she has asthma which is a chronic lung condition that can make breathing difficult if not watched and managed. The Apple Watch made Leah’s life easier to navigate and keep track of rather than relying on relying on her phone to do so. The second subject is Lisa and she uses her apple watch for different reasons, however, just as important. As a mother of three along with being a principal, reliability and availability at all times is crucial to Lisa. For the most part, she utilizes the phone call and message apps to stay in contact throughout the day.

“This is the most personable device that Apple has ever created,” said Cook.

Apple Watch will become available in early 2015 and will retail for $349, symbolizing another revolutionary release, in a long-standing tradition of life-changing creations from Apple.

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