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Justin Curto

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

This is senior Justin Curto’s third year working on the JagWire and Mill Valley News, this year as one of the editors-in-chief of Mill Valley News. Outside of journalism, Curto is the president of Club 121 and co-vice president of NHS, and also plans to be in the spring play for the second year. Curto enjoys going to alternative rock concerts, spending time with friends, eating pizza, reading contemporary young adult fiction, watching coming-of-age dramedies and baking unhealthy foods. After graduating, Curto would like to study journalism with eventual hopes of reporting on and reviewing music for a news website.

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[Photo] Gardner coffeehouse brings community together

May 10, 2016
Facing each other, Bassh bassist-vocalist C.J. Hardee and lead vocalist-guitarist Jimmy Brown play guitar solos. Bassh, a side project from the two members of Matrimony, played many unreleased songs along with the single Body.

Day Four: Middle of the Map Fest rocks its way to a close at CrossroadsKC, shows off young talent at Collection

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 9, 2016
The Music Man: Middle of the Map Fest solidified my love for Kansas City

The Music Man: Middle of the Map Fest solidified my love for Kansas City

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
For a solo set, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Taryn Miller, who performs as Your Friend, played the Californos indoor stage on Day Two of Middle of the Map Fest. Your Friends set looped vocals, guitar and synthesizers as backing, but ended abruptly after Miller made mistakes during Who Will I Be In the Morning?.

Day Two: Local favorites shine at Californos

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
Pulling off a jacket to reveal a gold-sequined outfit, The Struts lead vocalist Luke Spiller sings a note as the band performs for Day Three of Middle of the Map Fest. The set, just before Cold War Kids at CrossroadsKC, was the bands first in Kansas City.

Day Three: There’s something for everyone at CrossroadsKC

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
The Music Man: My Middle of the Map Fest plans

The Music Man: My Middle of the Map Fest plans

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 4, 2016

Working with athletic trainer Clint McAlister helps students learn about sports medicine, physical therapy

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 1, 2016
The Music Man: So, some things happened

The Music Man: So, some things happened

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 26, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 23, 2016
The Music Man: My top three quintessential ’90s songs

The Music Man: My top three quintessential ’90s songs

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 19, 2016
Learning

Learning

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 13, 2016
Red Fortune: Orange chicken

Red Fortune: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
Grand Wok: Orange chicken

Grand Wok: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
East China: Orange chicken

East China: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

Nick Booth and Justin Curto
April 12, 2016
The Music Man: Photos and setlists: Atlas Genius plays for small and dedicated audience at Madrid Theatre

The Music Man: Photos and setlists: Atlas Genius plays for small and dedicated audience at Madrid Theatre

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 8, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 8, 2016
Sophomore Landon Butler follows through on a swing.

[Photo] Boys tennis loses to Kansas City Christian

April 8, 2016
To help students learn about the state judicial branch, state Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles speaks to social studies teacher Angie DalBellos Constitutional Law class Wednesday, March 30.

State Supreme Court justice talks to social studies class

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 31, 2016

The Music Man: Why LCD Soundsystem matters

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 28, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Montage

Letters From The Editors: Montage

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
March 27, 2016
Walking to the side of the stage, Cardiknox lead vocalist Lonnie Angle sings with her band at The Granada on Tuesday, March 8. Cardiknox, a duo that performs as a four-piece, opened for Jepsen on the Gimmie Love tour and promoted its debut album, Portrait.

The Music Man: Carly Rae Jepsen mixes fun and sincerity in front of an intimate Granada crowd

March 9, 2016
Terrorism has no religion

Terrorism has no religion

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 9, 2016
Students show support for presidential candidates

Students show support for presidential candidates

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
Junior Dana Schath supports Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Junior Dana Schath supports Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
Senior Logan Schmidt supports Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz

Senior Logan Schmidt supports Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
The Music Man: A tale of two festivals

The Music Man: A tale of two festivals

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 7, 2016
LEFT: Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks at a Lawrence rally Thursday, March 3. By Karissa Schmidt RIGHT: Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks alongside Gov. Sam Brownback at an Overland Park rally Friday, March 4. By Justin Curto

Presidential candidates hold area rallies to campaign before state caucuses

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 6, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd on Thursday, March 3.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes second area visit

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks to spectators on the ideas of conservatism.

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio campaigns in Overland Park

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks to spectators on the ideas of conservatism.

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio campaigns in Overland Park

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd on Thursday, March 3.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes second area visit

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Feedback

Letters From The Editors: Feedback

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
March 5, 2016
The Music Man: Best Coast and Wavves didn’t try to impress on the Summer Is Forever II tour, but they still did

The Music Man: Best Coast and Wavves didn’t try to impress on the ‘Summer Is Forever II’ tour, but they still did

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 27, 2016
Eyes set on the lane, senior Tyler Shurley prepares to throw a bowling ball to practice for regionals at Park Lanes on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The boys bowling team placed first at the regional bowling meet in Emporia the following day.

[Photo] Boys bowling takes first place, girls place ninth at regional meet

February 28, 2016
Surrounded by smoke, yellow lights and over 800 fans, Wavves plays at The Midland as part of the Summer Is Forever II tour on Friday, Feb. 26. The band played an hourlong set for its co-headlining performance with Best Coast.

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Wavves bassist Stephen Pope plays bass guitar with his hair thrashing around.

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Wavves guitarist-vocalist Alex Gates performs, silhouetted by white lights.

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Wavves drummer Brian Hill looks down while drumming.

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