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Chappell Roan accepting her
Grammy, photo from @chappellroan
on Instagram

Chappell Roan’s Grammy speech sparks industry debate

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor February 15, 2025

    Former artist manager Jeff Rabhan criticized Chappell Roan’s Grammy acceptance speech in a guest column for The Hollywood Reporter last Wednesday. After accepting her first Grammy win in the...

Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl Halftime show, photo from
@nfl on Instagram

Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl

Ethan Goodman, Staff Writer February 15, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 9, an average of 127.7 million people tuned into this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. This marks an all-time historical high in viewership, with an increase of 3% from last year’s...

Chappell Roan performing at The
Grammys, photo from @
recordingacademy on Instagram

A historic night at The Grammys

Amanda Eacho, Snapshot Editor February 7, 2025

     The 67th annual Grammys awards was not one to miss. The show was revamped to raise funds for MusiCares Fire Relief to help the people of Los Angeles who were affected by the recent wildfires....

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” album cover, image from @theweeknd on
Instagram

The Weeknd’s bold farewell to his iconic persona

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor February 7, 2025

     In a 2023 interview with W, the Weeknd claimed that Hurry Up Tomorrow would serve as a skin-shedding for his career: “The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as the Weeknd,”...

“Balloonerism” album cover.
Photo from @92tilinfinity on
Instagram

Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism:”

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor January 24, 2025

     For the second time in the seven years since his death, Mac Miller fans have the chance to listen to a new album. The US rapper was 26 when he died from an accidental overdose in 2018. Friends...

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS album cover. Photo from @badbunnypr on
Instagram

Bad Bunny’s bold tribute to Puerto Rican heritage

Janelle Pineda, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Bad Bunny has once again fascinated the world with his latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, released on Jan. 5, 2025. This project, already surpassing charts and opening deep conversations, is way more...

Senior Drum Major Patrick Wood, photo from Lindsay Deyton

The Marching Captains celebrate senior night

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor November 21, 2024

The Marching Captains seniors performed at their last game on Friday. A night full of high energy game play and music served as the perfect send off for the graduating class. With over 20 graduating seniors,...

Cosa Nuestra album cover,
photo from @rauwalejandro on Instagram

A Cosa Nuestra album review

Janelle Pineda, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Rauw Alejandro’s latest album, “Cosa Nuestra,”  represents a transformative milestone in his career. Released on Nov. 15, 2024, the concept of this album reflects on his evolution as an artist while...

Extreme Measures performing at GLOW in the Darcapella, photo by Lindsay Deyton

GLOW in the Darcapella:

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor November 21, 2024

  The acapella groups on campus had a big night at GLOW in the Darcapella. It was a night full of dancing, singing, beatboxing and fun with family, friends and faculty all turning out to support these...

2025 Grammy nominations

Alyssa Tillman, A&E Editor November 17, 2024

The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here! The nominations for the 2025 Grammys were announced last Friday, and Beyoncé led with 11 nominations for her landmark country-themed "COWBOY CARTER" album, becoming...

Short n’ Sweet album cover,
photo from @sabrinacarpenter on Instagram

Please, Please, Please give this album a listen:

Michalah Beck, Staff Writer September 20, 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...

Photo from Wikimedia Commons

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....

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