My Roman Empire took place in the middle of quarantine on July 24, 2020, when Taylor Swift released her eighth album, “Folklore.” The album sounds drastically different from any music Swift released in earlier years, with songs that are alternative with a slight pop feel to them. I fell in love with them at first listen. The songs on the album are not only amazing songs, but they also tell the story of a modern teenage love triangle. Songs like “Betty,” “Cardigan,” and “August,” consist of characters made up by Swift herself to tell their story. I consider “Folklore” to be my Roman Empire because I can name exactly where I was when the album was released and what it was like hearing it for the first time. The newly released music of the album brought me a sense of comfort during that weird period. I can remember what it felt like listening to the 16 tracks on the album that were soon to become some of my favorites of all time. Considering all of this, that is why the surprise release of “Folklore” by Taylor Swift is my Roman Empire.
My Roman Empire: Folklore
February 28, 2024
About the Contributor
Rachel Larsen, Copy Editor
Rachel Larsen (11) is the copy editor of the Mohi Mix Magazine. She had been interested in journalism since she was in middle school, despite initial intimidation.
“I joined my freshman year, and I was really intimidated by it, but I’ve always really liked writing, and it was interesting for me to be able to interview people, and write about events happening around the school. “ Larsen said.
Her passion for writing and school events grew from a middle school English unit and her desire to engage with her school community.
Balancing her involvement in cross country and distance track, she prioritizes journalism deadlines over sports practice. Excited about her new role as copy editor, she looks forward to her junior year, which includes driving and a more substantial role in the newspaper. Rachel is the youngest in her family. She has an older brother and sister, both graduated from Monarch in the past years. She is now the only one of her siblings to be at Monarch.
“I feel more independent here.” Larsen said.
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