The year is 2015 and Tom DeLonge, founding member, lead singer, and guitarist of Blink-182 announces his split from the band to pursue other interests. In 2016, Blink-182 absorbed guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba into their group to fill the void. With him, they released the albums California (2016) and NINE(2019) shortly after. Fast forward […]
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The Art of Unified Songwriting in Boygenius’ “the rest”
After releasing their debut album “the record” earlier this year, the supergroup known as boygenius is taking the world by storm. Now releasing a four-track accompanying EP titled “the rest,” boygenius is sure to win you over. Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus – AKA boygenius are the biggest indie-music sensations of 2024. Garnering […]
A Guide Through the World of Streaming
Ever Since the pandemic in 2020 there has been a huge increase in the number of streaming platforms available to the public. For a lot of people streaming is the new normality to watch their favorite shows, and as a college student myself, I use streaming services more than I ever have. In this article […]
Wearing GUTS on Her Sleeve: A Review of Olivia Rodrigo’s Sophomore Album
Olivia Rodrigo has proven her place in the music industry and is here to stay with the release of her sophomore album GUTS. After a month of reflection, here are my thoughts. On September 8th, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released a 40-minute showcase of girlhoods’ relationship with pure teen-angst. Following the success of her debut album […]
Saw X: A Series Best
Set between the events of Saw, and Saw 2, we follow a desperate John Kramer as he searches for a cure for his Cancer. A promising new treatment leads him to Mexico City where a group of miracle doctors promise to have that cure. But unfortunately for John, the group of doctors he found are […]
Best Movies to Watch This Spooky Season
Spooky Season is here, and Halloween is upon us, so it’s time to get in the Halloween spirit by watching your favorite Halloween movies. Whether it’s in the background while you’re decorating, or on a cozy Friday night, these are my picks for the best movies to watch to get in the Halloween Spirit. My first […]
Barbie: A Pink Phenomenon
This past summer, audiences were treated to Greta Gerwig’s extremely meta (and very pink) film ‘Barbie’. With the help of it’s astounding 150-million-dollar marketing budget, Barbie easily became the summer’s biggest hit, becoming the highest grossing film of 2023 thus far. The movie was a hit with both audiences and critics, but what makes a […]
A Haunting in Venice: A Marvelously Fun Mystery
After the events of Death on the Nile, Hercule Poirot (played by Kenneth Branagh) is now retired and trying to stay as far away from the detective profession as he can. However, the attempt at retirement is quickly turned on its head when someone is murdered during a séance that Hercule was attending. As is […]
The Nun 2: Conjuring Up Another Lackluster Sequel
Following a few years behind the last appearance of the Nun in The Conjuring Universe, The Nun 2 follows Sister Irene as she tries to move on from the encounter she had with the demon nun. However, after a strange group of killings of religious figures takes place, Sister Irene must face the evil she […]
Should Students Be Allowed to Use Chat GPT?
Chat GPT has swept across the nation since its release. The use of this application has raised concerns among students and teachers concerning plagiarism when turning in assignments that were generated by AI. Chat GPT is an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI that allows you to have human-like conversations with AI. This tool is […]