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Robin Williams Tribute BY CHLOE BARRETT REPORTER

The death of the famous comedian and actor has a deep effect across the world.

The quotations describe a legacy. Written in chalk, they surround a bench in Boston Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Flowers rest on top of the bench, the place Robin Williams sat during a famous scene in “Good Will Hunting”, a movie that won him an Academy Award.

The quotations, pulled from Williams’ movies range from “Aladdin” to “Dead Poets Society”, encapsulating his body of work, with roles that ranged from drama to family to comedy, where he got his start.

“One of his favorite things in the world was to make you all laugh,” Zelda Williams said in a statement released following her father’s death.

Robin Williams, legendary actor and comedian, was found dead in his

Buzz Beach Ball attracts thousands of people to witness 12 bands.

BY AUBREY MAKAR REPORTER

A sea of people before them, The Griswolds steps out onto the stage to the cheers of thousands. Even though they have done this before, it was clear that this wouldn’t be just another show. Twelve bands played at Sporting Park on Sept. 5.

Usually concerts feature 3 or 4 bands at most, but 12 in one day is something new. The artists included Arctic Monkeys, Weezer, The 1975, The Mowglis, J. Roddy Walston and the Business, Broods, Meg Myers, Bear Hands, Big Data, The Griswolds, Ume and Thumper.

Thirty minutes into Broods’ performance, the rain starts to pour

Arctic Monkeys lead vocalist Alex Turner performs during the Outside Lands Music Festival. (Photo by MCT Campus)

down and some people rush for cover while the strong willed stay to hear their favorite bands play. No one can tell if the goose bumps covering their skin are a factor of the music or from the cold.

As the deafening sounds of music fill the ears of many, the next band starts to get ready on the second stage on the opposite side of the park.

This massive event attracted thousands of people, and many Sion girls attended the show.

“I can’t wait to see Arctic Monkeys. They’re one of my favorite bands and I’m hoping they’ll play Arabella,” junior Richelle Robinson said before the concert started.

The three headliner bands, The

Weezer lead singer, Rivers Cuomo, performs at the Made in America Festival. (Photo by MCT Campus)

1975, Weezer and Arctic Monkeys, come on later into the chilly night starting with The 1975. More and more people file in and soon the entire soccer field is polluted with thousands of fans pushing forward for a better view of the band.

With a glowing set it was impossible to look away from The 1975. When The 1975 finishes their set, the crew rushes to tear everything down in time for the next show.

Coincidentally, the neighboring Kansas Speedway also had an event that night, and as soon as Weezer stepped out, fireworks shot into the air giving a spectacular performance introduction.

Although the light downpour

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At the 2014 Emmy Awards, comedian Billy Crystal said during his tribute to Williams, “as genius as he was on stage, he was the greatest friend you could ever imagine. It is very hard to talk about him in the past tense because he was so present in all of our lives.”

Robin Williams attends the 19th Annual American Cinematheque Awards on Friday, Nov. 12, 2004.

(Photo by MCT Campus)

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner performs on stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (Photo by MCT Campus)

put a literal damper on the situation, the spirits of the crowd were not dismissed by the rain. The crowd sang the uproarious tunes and soon Weezer was finished.

A moment of silence and then the screams of the crowd revealed the final band, Arctic Monkeys. It was impossible not to stand and cheer while singing along to all the songs.

The long awaited concert began at 3 p.m. and lasted until midnight. This concert will register as one of the craziest concerts thanks to nine hours of amazing music to having gigantic beach balls thrown into the crowd. But now that it’s over all that is left are the memories made by the people there. LE JOURNAL ISSUE 125