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Drake & Rappers vs. The Grammys

Drake & Rappers vs. The Grammys

Mike Nelson, Writer January 10, 2022

 “And the winner for best rap album is Certified Lover Boy by Drake” are words viewers won’t be hearing at this year's Grammy's.  Drake has withdrawn his nominations for “Best Rap Album” for “Certified Lover Boy'' and “Best Rap Performance” for “Way too Sexy. Now it’s a mystery...

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“A Love Letter to Journalism:” The Greatness of The French Dispatch

“A Love Letter to Journalism:” The Greatness of The French Dispatch

Samantha Deras, Editor December 23, 2021

Would you turn an obsession into a full blown film? Well, that’s exactly what Wes Anderson did. His newest film The French Dispatch is described as a “love letter to journalism,” telling a story inspired by the history of The New Yorker during its glory years, a piece of media that Anderson has...

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A Tale Dark and Stunning: Numerous Art Pieces of Mysterious ‘Banksy’ and Their Compelling Message

A Tale Dark and Stunning: Numerous Art Pieces of Mysterious ‘Banksy’ and Their Compelling Message

Jack Huot, Copy Editor December 23, 2021

An artist from the UK remains anonymous, leaving his identity up to the public to decipher, all whilst creating graffiti art on alleyway walls to promote relevant messages about our dystopian society. ‘Banksy’, before he was an inspiration for several around the globe, was just another defiant...

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The Rise and Fall of Many Netflix Series

The Rise and Fall of Many Netflix Series

Emily Osit, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 22, 2021

Anne with an E. Grand Army. I am Not Okay With This. These are among many hit Netflix original shows that have been cancelled in the recent months. Along with this, many shows and movies are being taken off the platform, including Glee, the Twilight Saga, and Gossip Girl.  Ampere Analytics, a market-leading...

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Sonic Identity and The Visionary World of Arca

Sonic Identity and The Visionary World of Arca

Cael Brennan, Editor December 20, 2021

A cold dystopia of cybernetic spiders, bloody beige heels and a queer world become a sonic reality within electronic artist Arca’s vision. Legendary innovator Arca released a monolith of albums that are sure to define the sounds of our future and challenge the conventions of gender in their entirety....

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Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Meet the New Barbadian National Hero: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Emily Osit, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 16, 2021

You may know her from her hit 2007 single ‘Umbrella’ or from her makeup and clothing line ‘Fenty’, but did you know that Rihanna Robyn Fenty was just named a Barbadian national hero? Yes, in the presence of Prince Charles, Barbados prime minister Mia Motley, and new president Dame Sandra Mason,...

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On The Rise: Feather - From High School Band to Remixing Blackbear

On The Rise: Feather – From High School Band to Remixing Blackbear

Kyle Berson December 2, 2021

From playing the piano to working with Blackbear and Kane Brown, electronic artist Feather shares his story of how he went from an amateur pop band to a rapidly growing electronic artist. Feather (real name Kyle Featherstone) started playing music at age 9, playing the piano at home, and continued...

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Top Four shows to binge-watch this holiday season 

Top Four shows to binge-watch this holiday season 

Amritha Suresh, Editor November 21, 2021

Lets be real right now, there are some shows that are casual watches. Good for when you are bored or need some background noise while going homework. But there are some, that are totally binge worthy. So here is a compiled list of 4 shows, that you’ll probably be able to finish in close to one sitting....

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Concert Chaos: A look into two concerts ending in mass casualty.

Concert Chaos: A look into two concerts ending in mass casualty.

Emily Osit, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 19, 2021

The time is 1pm, on November 5th, 2021. Excited fans flood through the gates of Astro World, eager to see artist, Travis Scott, and many more, perform live on stage. Little did they know, concert goers would be met with their worst nightmare, some fans even calling it “the concern from hell.”    At...

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Yolanda Lopez: The Chicana Artist You Don’t Know About

Yolanda Lopez: The Chicana Artist You Don’t Know About

Samantha Deras, Editor November 17, 2021

Known for celebrating Latin women in her work, Yolanda Lopez was one of the most prominent artists to have come from the Chicano movement.  Lopez grew up in San Diego and was raised by her mother, who worked as a seamstress for the Navy base in San Diego, and her grandparents in a secular household....

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The Inclusive It Bag: Why People Are Eager to Get Their Hands on the Telfar ‘Shopping Bag’

The Inclusive It Bag: Why People Are Eager to Get Their Hands on the Telfar ‘Shopping Bag’

Jack Huot, Copy Editor November 17, 2021

Designer fashion has evolved and somehow devolved through the years, taking on different values abstractly or quite literally. The Telfar bag allows for the average day Joe[lene] to pick from a variety of bags valued at half the price of a Gucci Bag.  The journey began when Clemence Telfar, a teenager...

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Travis Scotts Astroworld Festival and The Imminent Terror Of Concert Violence

Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival and The Imminent Terror Of Concert Violence

Cael Brennan, Editor November 11, 2021

A sensational hit album, number one singles, and a fanbase gnawing at the chance to see live performances. Young hip-hop star Travis Scott could not have foreseen opening night at his Texas, “Astroworld Music Festival”, tragically enveloping into the loss of eight lives and several injured. Occurring...

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