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‘Euphoria’ season two comes to a disappointing end

‘Euphoria’ season two comes to a disappointing end

Alisia Powell and Alisia Powell | March 6, 2022

Warning: Spoiler Alert Season two of ‘Euphoria’ ended this past Sunday on Feb. 27 and while the season had plenty of positives to keep it trending on Twitter, there were enough negatives to leave...

The re-release of 2014 mixtape 'Faces' continues Mac Miller's legend

The re-release of 2014 mixtape ‘Faces’ continues Mac Miller’s legend

Koby Moore and Koby Moore | November 10, 2021

It’s been three years since the Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller died, but the “Rap Diablo’s” legacy continues to live with his family, his friends, his videos and, most importantly, his music.  On...

Illustration by Marissa Haas.

From “Old Town Road” to “Holiday”, Santa Nas X is Here

Jakori Beauchamp and Jakori Beauchamp | November 20, 2020
Experimental rapper Lil Nas X released his highly anticipated single “Holiday” last Friday. The song itself wasn’t anything new from Lil Nas X, but the video was marvelous.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Confetti’ is a let down

Jakori Beauchamp and Jakori Beauchamp | November 12, 2020
Little Mix, the internationally famous British female pop group, returned last Friday with their sixth album, ‘Confetti’. But this album just did not capture or sustain my attention as they have in previous years.
Illustration by Erin Collins.

‘Love Goes’ shows the truth about heartbreak

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | November 12, 2020
From the iconic singer/songwriter who gave the world hits such as “Stay With Me” and “Too Good at Goodbyes”, Sam Smith has created yet another masterpiece with their album ‘Love Goes’.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

All hits, no misses with Queen Naija’s debut ‘Missunderstood’

Jakori Beauchamp and Jakori Beauchamp | November 5, 2020
The R&B and Soul singer Queen Naija returned this Friday with her debut album, simply titled ‘Missunderstood’.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Social Distance’ feels repetitive, but truthful

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | November 5, 2020
While quarantine documentaries and films feel a bit repetitive, ‘Social Distance’, released on Netflix Oct. 15, seems all too real compared to the apocalypse-type genre many directors are turning to.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Bad Hair’ is relatable, terrifying

Sarah Burse and Sarah Burse | November 5, 2020
‘Bad Hair’, which released Oct. 23, is a horror film that was written and directed by Justin Simien. It captures both the relatable and horrific struggles of black women in the 80s due to their hair.
Photo courtesy of The Film Experience.

‘The Celluloid Closet’ shows the hardships of queer culture

Sarah Burse and Sarah Burse | November 4, 2020
‘The Celluloid Closet’, based on Vito Russo’s 1981 book of the same name, is an eye-opening documentary to watch.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Bly Manor’ is dull, yet intoxicating

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | October 20, 2020
With viewers left wanting more following the ending of the Netflix original series ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ many were excited to see the same production team behind the new Netflix original series, ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’, which released Oct. 9.
Illustration by Erin Collins.

‘Psych 2’ great for fans and newcomers alike

Morgan Lawrence and Morgan Lawrence | October 9, 2020
The fan favorite American TV comedy-drama series ‘Psych’, which aired from 2006 to 2014, made a return with their second film, ‘Psych 2: Lassie Come Home’, on the new streaming platform Peacock TV.
Illustration by Erin Collins.

Elton John says farewell to the yellow brick road

Skyla Langley and Skyla Langley | October 9, 2020
Elton John announced the rescheduled dates for his previously postponed final ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour on his Instagram last week.
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