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Blackpinks new album, Blackpink: The Album, dropped on Oct. 2, and features 8 unique tracks that combine to form an versatile album thats definitely worth the listen. Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Blackpink Releases Versatile Debut Album

Triambika Dinakaran, Reporter October 18, 2020

Arguably the most popular group in the K-Pop genre second only to global icons BTS, Blackpink has been on a roll ever since their debut in 2016. The band consists of four members - Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo,...

The Vamps album cover shows cherry blossoms which symbolize the bands rebirth in a new genre. Photo courtesy of The Vamps.

The Vamps Blossom Into New Era With ‘Cherry Blossom’

Amy Simon, Sports Editor October 18, 2020

After a two year break, The Vamps, a British pop rock band consisting of Bradley Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans resurfaced with their new album Cherry Blossom. The album is unlike...

An artistic rendering of Bub and a crowd of zombies used for Days poster. Photo Courtesy of Empire Online

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 3)

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 15, 2020

Day of the Dead (1985) The 1980s were comparatively sedate after the tumultuous ’70s. But that didn’t mean horror director George Romero was going to stop providing his social commentary through...

The Roses captured in a photo displaying their snobbish personalities and quirky looks.
Photo courtesy of @netflix

Final Season of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Has Fans Freaked

Eshaan Chopra, Marketing Chief October 15, 2020

The treasured Canadian series Schitt’s Creek has finally run dry, ending on a high note with a final sixth season, which aired on Saturday, Oct. 3rd on Netflix. The beloved show has been running for...

The iconic poster art for Romeros masterpiece. Photo Courtesy of Cryptic Rock

Romero’s ‘Dead Trilogy’ and The Politics of Zombies (Part 2)

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 14, 2020

Dawn of the Dead (1978) More than just simple gore films, The Dead Trilogy, directed by George Romero, are filled with humor, social commentary and wonderful zombie action. Straddling three decades,...

Mario flies through the Good Egg Galaxy, a fan favorite level.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Totilo

‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Establishes its Place as Timeless Classic

Zach Maynes, Reporter October 13, 2020

Among one of the most acclaimed games of all time and one of the shining stars (no pun intended) of the Nintendo Wii’s game library, Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2007, was a huge leap forward...

Melanie Martinezs new EP After School is a beautiful mix of themed and personal songs. Photo courtesy of @littlebodybigheart

Melanie Martinez’s EP ‘After School’ Sends a Message of Self-Reflection

Shrika Paramasivam, Reporter October 5, 2020

Melanie Martinez released her EP After School on Friday, Sept. 25. This EP is an extension of her previously released sophomore album K-12. While After School keeps the same child-like aesthetic of K-12,...

Why Dont We poses at the Pepsi Jingle Bash in 2018 before their performance. Photo courtesy of Alex Goykhman.

Pop Band Why Don’t We Resurfaces After Hiatus

Amy Simon, Sports Editor October 4, 2020

After a nine month long hiatus, Why Don’t We (WDW), a pop music boy band, came back on social media just after their four year anniversary to promote their new song Fallin’ and the complementary music...

The highly anticipated Netflix film Enola Holmes premiered on Sept.23 with positive fan and critic reviews resounding at its gorgeous scenes and powerful storyline. Photo courtesy of @milliebobbybrown

‘Enola Holmes’: Historical Heroine Presents Feminist Commentary Applicable to Present Day

Keana Saberi, Editor in Chief October 2, 2020

Enola Holmes is forming her own identity and forging her own path, one lined with cleverness and bravery. The Holmes name we so often synonymize with Sherlock produced more than one witty detective, and...

Sweet, sweet Nectar is flooding everyones minds as Joji drops his new album Nectar. Nectar was released on Sept. 25, 2020 and included 18 tracks that are worth the listen.

Joji’s Newest Album ‘Nectar’ Makes Emotions Feel Sweeter than Nectar Itself

Eshaan Chopra, Marketing Chief September 30, 2020

Joji’s newest album Nectar, released on Friday, Sept. 25, is on its way to the top of the musical food chain. Lyrics that are well-spoken and meaningful parallel a smooth music choice that speaks to...

Ellen Degeneres hosting the 86th Oscars Opening Ceremony in 2014. Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney Television

‘Ellen Show’ Addresses Accusations

Amy Simon, Sports Editor September 23, 2020

After a summer long hiatus, Ellen DeGeneres, the television host for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, returned back to her show on Monday. DeGeneres started off her show with formal apologies addressing toxic...

Disneys new Mulan live action film features heroine Yifei Liu playing the role of Mulan, a brave Chinese woman, who disguises herself as a man to fight in the place of her ailing father. Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.

‘Mulan’ Captures Powerful Feminist Angle

Lipika Chatur, Reporter September 20, 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic, Walt Disney Pictures delights us with a wonderful live action adaptation of Mulan released on Sept. 4th on Disney Plus (with the purchase of premium). Though COVID-19...

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