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The sudden rise of a Midwest Princess

Michalah Beck, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

The first time I heard of Chappell Roan was a random post on my Instagram explore page. The cover photo to her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess appeared on my screen and I was intrigued....

Photo from Instagram

Please, Please, Please give this album a listen:

Michalah Beck, Staff writer September 6, 2024

Known for her witty lyrics, catchy pop music and bubblegum aesthetic, Sabrina Carpenter has recently obtained the title of a “pop princess”. Collaborating with popular producers such as Jack Antonoff...

Record player, photo courtesy of Luke
Zamagni

What is the best way to consume music?

Alyssa Tillman, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Billie Eilish recently commented on artists’ wasteful habit of producing multiple versions of their vinyl records, which sparked a conversation online about artists like Taylor Swift who prioritize profit...

Who are you going to call???

Holly Haydon, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

If you love all things that are spooky and supernatural then “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is a must-watch. Frozen Empire is the sequel to the film “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” which hit the box office...

Photo of the percussion
concert taken by Alyssa Tillman

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Alyssa Tillman, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

The CNU Percussion Ensemble took center stage last week, presenting their final show, “Standing On the Shoulders of Giants”. With music inspired by Reich, Bonham, Zappa, and Cage & Lucas, the ensemble...

Top Ten Dance Moms Songs

Alyssa Tillman, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

  With their Lifetime reunion special airing soon on May 1st, the Dance Moms cast has somehow remained culturally relevant even after the last episode aired 5 years ago. The girls’ singing careers...

Women in New Music Friday featured on Spotify

Chloe Grell, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Cowboy Carter- Beyonce Beyonce’s infamous country album was dropped two weeks ago. The longest track of Beyonce’s career has maintained a steady two week high stream rate, setting records according...

Audrey Shoop performing as Queen Margaret in
TheatreCNU’S “Queen Margaret,” photo by
Amanda Eacho

Court intrigue, betrayal, and war await in the powerful play “Queen Margaret”

Holly Haydon, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

On April 6, TheatreCNU took over the stage with an amazing performance of the play “Queen Margaret.” The tale of Queen Margaret is twisted and full of shocking moments of betrayal from trusted loyal...

‘Sing for Hope’ Pianos

Fiona Sullivan, A&E Editor April 3, 2024

If you are walking around Newport News and happen to see a beautiful painted piano, that’s not a coincidence. Over the past two months, local artists have been painting and repurposing ten forgotten...

A ranking of Hans Zimmer’s best movie

Fiona Sullivan, A&E Editor April 3, 2024

German composer Hans Zimmer, best known for creating the music to some iconic movie franchises such as “The Lion King” and The Dark Knight trilogy, is officially going on a North American tour for...

What to make of “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV”

Michalah Beck, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

On March 17, 2024, HBO’s streaming service Max released a four-part documentary series called Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The series follows the devastating stories of the main producers...

The Drama Deck presents “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier”

Holly Haydon, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

On Friday, March 29th, The Drama Deck CNU made its first official theatrical debut on stage. The Drama Deck is a new club on campus created to give opportunities to students who are not normally cast in...

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