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Despite the delay, “MUSIC” is finally here, and Playboi Carti delivered with his third studio album

By Zachary Mawby | March 27

We’re so back.

ROLE MODEL closes breakup chapter in “Kansas Anymore: The Longest Goodbye”

By Dominique Mercadante | March 23

For a little under five years, I’ve been a fan of ROLE MODEL (nee Tucker Pillsbury), a singer-songwriter who blew up after opening Gracie Abrams' tour, “The Secret of Us.”

Romanticizing life: How to embrace and appreciate the present moment

By Delianie Cerda | March 22

Amid stress, it can be difficult to embrace and appreciate our lives to the fullest. With midterms, there is an increase in workload, in addition to juggling extracurricular activities such as work or clubs. Therefore, romanticizing your life can help you appreciate the little things and find joy in everyday moments. Let’s dive in! What Does Romanticizing Your Life Mean?

Respect the balance: The highs and lows of the 2025 Oscars

By Madison McKernan | March 11

One of the most anticipated nights of the year happened. The 2025 Academy Awards aired on March 2 was interesting, to say the least. It was not one of the craziest, but it had its moments.

Why rap music is, and will continue to be, the most important genre of music

By Zachary Mawby | March 9

At this year’s Grammys, prolific rapper Kendrick Lamar declared in his acceptance speech for Song of the Year that “nothing [is] more powerful than rap music” – and he’s right. Whether sonically or stylistically, rap music has always been at the forefront of musical innovation, expression, and boundary-pushing creativity.

The struggle against nostalgia and the decline of animation

By Myles Goodreau | March 8

Films work best when they derive from the depths of the director's imagination. Films have the unique power of visually transporting audiences to other worlds. I view animation to be film in its purest form. There is no other visual medium that is as limitless as animation. An animator is not bound to the restraints of the real world, and creativity can be set free.

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Banning of transgender athletes is only evidence of how little we value women’s sports

By Ace Crawford | March 7

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order preventing transgender athletes from competing in sports that align with their gender identity. The following day, the NCAA barred transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.

"Fatty" isn’t funny: Why to think before you speak

By Sofia Kasbo | February 17

Growing up, I was always considered “bigger” just because my thighs were big and my female features developed before everyone else’s.

Taking accountability is a crucial life skill

By Dominique Mercadante | February 12

Taking accountability seems simple, but it is a skill that most people don’t understand.

A college student’s guide to hydrated winter skin

By Delianie Cerda | February 11

Keeping your skin moisturized is important all year round, but especially during the wintertime when the weather easily dries skin out.

Let’s discuss ROLE MODEL’s cover of "Somebody Else"

By Dominique Mercadante | January 24

As a long-time fan of ROLE MODEL’s, I couldn’t keep quiet about the elephant in the room anymore.

How AI is a modern-day industrial revolution in the marketing world

By TJ Deneault | December 17

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a staple in many areas of marketing, offering a range of innovative tools that can be extremely beneficial to any marketing team.

The unexpected MVP of football fandom: Taylor Swift

By Esmeralda Arias | December 16

Taylor Swift is a popular music artist with a loyal fanbase who is admired for her songwriting skills. However, her recent connection to the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL has sparked an unexpected phenomenon, transforming how football is experienced, particularly in relationships within the Chiefs community.

Cheerleading: An underrated sport deserving Olympic recognition

By Rachel Suazo | December 16

During many sports games such as basketball, hockey, and soccer, there is always a group of cheerleaders hyping up the crowd and the team they are with—whether it’s by dancing, doing acrobatics, or shouting their support for their team while shaking their pom poms, cheerleaders never fail to entertain the crowds and support their teams.

Album Review: Tyler’s mask is off for his eighth studio album, and it’s sickening

By Madison McKernan | December 15

Long-time Tyler, the Creator fans know that he typically drops an album every two years. When “Call Me If You Get Lost” was released in 2021, and the deluxe version in 2023, fans were expecting a new album in 2025. But one thing Tyler knows how to do is keep fans on their toes, and he does it well.