Is it time to #FreeBritney?
Penelope Gardner, Contributor
September 3, 2020
Remember when you were a child and you had to ask your parents permission before going to your friend’s house or seeing a movie? What if you still had to do that as an adult? Britney Spears, the icon we all know who sang such hits as “Toxic,” “Oops!... I Did It Again” and “...Baby One Mor...
The Pageant’s Pandemic
Daniel Bernas, Staff Writer
May 17, 2020
On May 15, country-rock artist Travis McCready, lead singer of the band Bishop Gunn, is set to headline what is being branded as the first official social distancing concert in Arkansas. According to the show’s Ticketmaster page, hosting venue TempleLive will reduce its 1,100 seat capacity to 229,...
Fiona Apple’s “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” Is An Unfiltered Expression Of Self
Daniel Bernas, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
It’s fitting for Fiona Apple to open her first album in eight years with the line “I've waited many years, every print I left upon the track has led me here.” It’s been nearly 25 years since her now iconic debut, “Tidal,” and this marks her fifth record. A lot has changed since then, but...
One Direction’s Long-Awaited Reunion is Happening
Aman Rahman, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
With a confirmed One Direction reunion in the process, fans across the world are overjoyed for their comeback. Following the devastating reaction to the band’s decision to go on a hiatus in 2015, the members vowed to come back eventually. As someone who never quite outgrew their One ...
Recent Album Releases Just In Time for Social Distancing
Sara Qalbani, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
In a time like this, one of the most simple ways to ease worry is to listen to some new music. Within the past month, artists have released new albums and singles seemingly in good timing for individuals who are social-distancing and need a little joy in their life. These are a few recommendations to ad...
“Future Nostalgia” is the Sound of Tomorrow’s Past
Daniel Bernas, Staff Writer
March 31, 2020
The lead single from Dua Lipa’s highly anticipated sophomore record was released nine days after the decade anniversary of Lady Gaga’s song “Bad Romance.” Without sounding too “JFK and Lincoln,” there’s an eerie similarity between these two events. As Gaga became the world-dominating sup...
Why I Love, but Also Resent the Oscars
Jaskiran Singh, Contributor
February 27, 2020
The Oscars. One of the highest awards and honors that a film and filmmakers can receive. Filmmakers dream of it, hoping one day they can walk the stage to receive an Oscar with their name on it. I’m guilty of daydreaming about this as well. Even though, realistically, it's not going to happen. I’m...
Student Streaming Services, Explained
Aman Rahman, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Almost every college student can relate to passing time by indulging in some form of streaming for entertainment. With the variety of expenses from the college itself, it is understandable that students would not want to spend money unnecessarily. In recent years, an increasing number of networks have begun p...
Tame Impala’s New Album “The Slow Rush”
Sara Qalbani, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
After nearly five years, fans were blessed with Tame Impala’s new album “The Slow Rush.” The Australian band released their fourth official studio album on Feb. 14, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day. Considering the band had not released an album since July of 2015, fans were beyond ecstatic...
Artist Spotlight: The Leonas
Sydney Compton, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
“Steph Plant plays guitar, Sarah Vie violin, and together they sing.” The Leonas are a St. Louis-based group whose music will carry you away. This dynamic duo’s music is an acoustic mix of folk and indie. Their powerful voices are raw and fluid, and their talent with instruments m...
Top 50 Albums of 2019
Daniel Bernas, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
1. FKA twigs - MAGDALENE Coming up with words for an album like “MAGDALENE” is weird. What are the words to describe an experience so heartbreaking yet so healing, so beautiful yet so uncompromising, so perfect? It’s a record that everyone wanted yet nobody expected the way it ...
A Happy & Sad Holiday
Jack Johnston, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Kacey Musgraves is undoubtedly the reigning princess of country music, and it looks like she is trying to expand her territory to other areas of pop culture. Move over Mariah Carey! We have a new Christmas debutant in town. "The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show" premiered on Amazon Prime on Nov. 28 and ...
April 29, 2020
When the word park is mentioned, an image of a biking trail, playground set and picnic table pops into people’s heads. Although a park is a place where children can run...
April 15, 2020
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