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More Than Music

More  Than Music

Taken by Jordan Porter. Jadon passionately singing, with more performers on stage out of focus and frame.

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Jordan Porter
Taylor Gibson
Declan  Mcmahon

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana (Apr. 3, 2025) — Jadon Perkins is a 22 year old senior at Indiana University studying Liberal Arts and Music Performance. Since his early childhood, he has grown a massive love not just for music but actually getting up on stage and performing as well. 

Taken by Jordan Porter. Group of performers, Jadon and Luther included near the very center, pose for a group photo after a long day of performances.

Music has been a massive part of Jadon’s life, stemming from Wes Montgomery.  John Leslie Montgomery, nicknamed “Wes”, was an American jazz guitarist born in the great state of Indiana. He had a very unique way of playing the guitar and performance due to the way he plucked the strings with the side of his thumb as well as the wide range of his singing voice. Unfortunately, Wes passed away in 1968. However, his legacy lives on through performers just like Jadon. Jadon grew up surrounded by music because of people in his life, like his uncle, that shared the joy of music with him. When reflecting on him, Jadon shared that his uncle taught him “that you can live off of music, you don’t have to have a [traditional] job if you don’t want to, it’s possible to live off music.” Having this belief instilled into Jadon at such a young age gave him the confidence and guidance that he needed to follow his dream and choose his true path in life. 

Taken by Jordan Porter. Luther Allison listens to questions about his career in music.

As early as third and fourth grade, Jadon talked about performing at talent shows and in the choir. In choir, he was given solos that motivated him to shine brighter and brighter on stage. These opportunities planted a seed that grew into the love of performance that Jadon continues to nourish today. Jadon tells a story about when he was ten years old and performed at Lucas Oil Stadium for a preseason game played by the Indianapolis Colts against the Green Bay Packers. Jadon recalls the day by saying “it was my first time really on the big stage, so… I was about 10, 11 years old? I was scared because everyone was saying come on up, but I didn’t want to. However, I went up there and sang.” He then talks about how after that one performance, he knew he was hooked. His life’s purpose is to sing for people and share with them intense emotions and unforgettable experiences. Seeing that look and joy in people’s eyes is so rewarding for Jadon but also performing is a way for Jadon to be “his truest form of himself.” Jadon when talking shows his empathetic side as well for performance because nobody knows what people are going through. It is because of this that he wants to give his best performance every time. Jadon is able to to ensure that he is remembered for not only his performance but his message as well. 

Taken by Jordan Porter. A close up of instruments on stage.

Now the message in this case is music. Jadon sings covers of songs for wedding events or corporate events. He tries to bring every song to life by putting a lot of energy into his performance. He believes music and performance go hand in hand “without music you can’t perform… the message is in the music and performing is just spreading the message of the music to the audience.”

Taken by Jordan Porter. Sign for the “Marcellus Neal and Frances Marshall Black Culture Center” located at 275 North Eagleson Avenue.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, we attended one of Jadon’s performances as a member of the IU soul revue for the Lincoln Jazz Orchestra. The IU soul revue is the only ensemble that you can receive college credit. This ensemble was built for the purpose of preserving black music. The performance absolutely blew us away, Jordan and the rest of the performers were incredible. They created a very unique and entertaining sound and everyone in the audience was loving it. When we asked Jordan how it feels to perform, he briefly talked about how he almost blacks out and lets the music and performance take over so not even he knows what type of dance moves he will use. He draws from performers like Bruno Mars and talks about how one day he wants to be as big as him. Seeing the joy and overwhelming emotion that Jadon displayed throughout this performance really brings it all together to how music and performance are so much bigger than simply attending an event. It’s about the stories, the passion, the message and so many more special ingredients that go into it. 

Jadon Perkins recounts on the significance of music and performance to him. Luther Allison, a musician that attended the performance, shares his thoughts on hard work as a performer.

Jadon Perkins, the 22 year old student from IU, don’t be surprised if you hear this name again performing at a stadium just like his inspiration Bruno mars, or leaving a massive cultural impact just like Wes Montgomery. One thing is for certain this Indiana native is destined for big things.

 

Public Relations Story

The Future of Apple, on our Wrist?

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Nicole Hunt
Jordan Porter
Drew Foertsch

CUPERTINO, California (Sept. 9, 2014) – The CEO of Apple Tim Cook excitedly announced the roll out of its newest product, the Apple Watch, during a special event last Tuesday at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino. The day of the future is upon us, and Apple has just brought us one step closer. This unexpected announcement, a delightful surprise for many, offers many features that no one has ever seen. The different features that the Apple Watch include are fitness tracking, communication, and personal customization. This new technology will revolutionize the way watches are designed and created, sparking a wave of anticipation and excitement.  

Young college student using the Apple Watch to actively track health during her workout.
Indiana University freshman Lily Trinh uses her Apple Watch to check her heart rate during an intense workout session. The Apple Watch is the ideal tool for monitoring fitness journeys and keeping track of health stats like average heart rate, number of steps taken, and calories burned.

The Apple Watch is not just a piece of technology. It’s the new technology to get people started on their fitness journey. Its advanced features are set to revolutionize the fitness industry and improve people’s health. Whether you’re tracking fitness goals, monitoring heart rate and calories, or customizing workout plans, the Apple Watch can help you. It’s not just for runners or weightlifters; it’s for anyone looking to take control of their health. Monitoring the heart rate allows athletes to know when to push through a workout to better themselves or when to leave off. The calorie counter can be catered towards specific people and their needs. For example, people trying to lose weight for their fitness journey can easily see how many calories they’re consuming in a day, or people with diabetes being able to see specific levels of concerning their health. Both can use this watch to benefit them. The watches fitness innovations allow for better experiences within the fitness community.

Licensed Therapist using his Apple Watch to keep organized and in contact with his patients.
Bloomington therapist Alex Hunt syncs his Apple Watch to his MacBook in order to contact clients during the workday. The Apple Watch’s communication features are perfect for any career, because it allows professionals to receive important call, text, reminders, etc., when their phone is not in reach.

Communication has come a long way in the last decade. Since the invention of the iPhone, users have been able to make long-distance phone calls and texts wherever they may be. Now, with the Apple Watch, communication is even more convenient. There’s no more fumbling for your phone, a quick glance at your wrist and you’re connected. The Apple Watch’s seamless integration with calls, texts, emails, and other apps empowers users to stay connected and productive, whether on a fitness journey or a career path. Having the watch will be a good situation for a child and parent because it will allow the child to be first introduced to technology without having an iPhone. The Apple Watch takes communication to a new level.

Customization allows users to create a watch that is unique to them. Customers can personalize their watch by choosing which band and watch face fits them best. These brands will help consumers not lose their watch or mistake it for someone else because of the uniqueness that it has to them. There will be different kinds of material bands that you can pick out when available. The bands are designed to be interchangeable, allowing users to switch up the color for special occasions or to be unique. The innovation of the Apple Watch will put the customers first.

Apple’s creation of a new product is nothing short of amazing and innovative. The iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Mac are the different inventions they have created. Each revolutionized their respective fields. Now, Apple Watch has the chance to do the same thing as its predecessor.

The Apple Watch represents the future of Apple’s innovation with future technology. Being able to blend customization, fitness, and communication are the most important traits that have been presented in the Apple Watch. With Apple pushing the boundaries of what is possible, this new project stands as an example of how Apple has revolutionized the world of technology. It has the ability to impact every category in the world and help people in the process. Apple’s commitment to excellence and its vision for the future will continue to carry them for generations to come.

CEO of Apple Tim Cook discusses some of the most key features of their newest product the Apple Watch, during its special unveiling event.  Cook discusses the precision and personal customization being the forefront of these features, with seamless and intimate communication and connection. 

CEO of Apple Tim Cook discusses how the fitness feature that comes with the Apple Watch not only motives people to be more actively but healthy too. Cook emphasizes regardless of if you are someone who wants to be a bit more active or an extreme athlete needing to track their health the Apple Watch is catered to help you.

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