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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....

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...

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...

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...

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