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So, I Watched The Entirety of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’

Reagan Babbitt October 4, 2021

With its initial televisation 26 years ago on October 4th, 1996, Neon Genesis Evangelion has amassed a 26 episode anime series, two movies, an alternative fourteen-volume manga adaptation comprised of...

Soft Rock was one of the most dominant music genres in the 1970s, but by the 80s, it wasnt taken very seriously. Lets give it another look and list the 25 best songs in the genre. Graphic by Oliver Barnfield.

Top 25 Soft Rock Songs

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor October 1, 2021

Soft rock, or yacht rock as some like to call it, was a popular genre in the ‘70s and ‘80s that mixed the ballad songwriting style of Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond with traditional, albeit pared-down,...

Much of Hills publicity has surrounded his controversial visuals. The artist teased his album with billboards of himself in the style of old TV ads. Graphic by Shreya Selvaraju.

Does ‘MONTERO’ Live Up To Its Namesake?

Shreya Selvaraju, Horizon Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2021

MONTERO, Lil Nas X’s debut album, cemented him as an artist capable of delivering both great marketing and great music. The artist, whose birth name is Montero Lamar Hill, fittingly delivered the news...

The Past Hits of the MET Gala

The Past Hits of the MET Gala

Caelyn Swendner, Heritage Assistant Editor September 30, 2021

The biggest night in fashion has returned. The annual Met Gala, which usually takes place on the first Monday of May, but was postponed because of COVID-19, is a night where designers, stars, and models...

Kacey Musgraves released her latest album star-crossed revolving around the topic of her recent divorce. Photo courtesy of MCA Nashville and Interscope Records. Graphic by Hannah McDonough.

Kacey Musgraves Surprises Listeners With Her Latest Album, ‘star-crossed’

Hannah McDonough, Horizon Assistant Editor September 28, 2021

Kacey Musgraves released her first studio album in 2013. Eight years later, listeners were treated to the release of her fourth studio album, star-crossed, on September 10. Her music has strayed far from...

With his use of paneling and page-turns, Tatsuki Fujimoto manages to turn Chainsaw Mans otherwise rough sketch-like character designs into an absolute thrill ride. The flow of these panels make for easy readability while also serving as an emotional highlight for the series. Photo courtesy of Tatsuki Fujimoto. Graphic by Reagan Babbitt.

You’ve Missed Out On the Best Shōnen Jump Series, ‘Chainsaw Man’

Reagan Babbitt September 27, 2021

In December 2018, mangaka (manga author and illustrator) Tatsuki Fujimoto began writing a title for Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. At the time, the title wasn’t too well-known in Japan or...

1971 saw the release of two very different but also very similar road movies. Heres why theyre worth watching.

‘Two-Lane Blacktop’ vs ‘Vanishing Point’: 1971’s Weirdest Road Movies

Oliver Barnfield, Video Editor September 22, 2021

In the first half of 1971, two oddly similar movies were released. While their filmmaking styles were wildly different and they were produced independently from one another, the two films both showcased...

Musical artist Eli Filosov is a multi-platform lo-fi instrumentalist that has increased in popularity over the past year. His main success is his song oneofone_rwk, which got popular online across several social media platforms.

The Mysterious Spotify Artist Eli Filosov

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2021

Eli Filosov is a verified Spotify artist with over 250,000 monthly listeners. He has amassed over 18,500 followers on SoundCloud. He also posts his music on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora, iHeartRadio,...

This years MET Gala was huge in public discussion. Lupita Nyongo, Billie Eilish, and Barbie Ferreira all attended the ball and looked stunning doing so. Photo courtesy of Tom Lorenzo, Popsugar Magazine, and Seventeen Magazine.

The Looks of the 2021 MET Gala That Met Our Expectations

Eshaan Chopra, Marketing Chief September 16, 2021

This year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) chose a bold, but specific theme of “American independence” for their fabulous annual party, the MET Gala. The MET Gala is, for lack of a better word,...

In this Christopher Nolan retrospective, I will be giving an in-depth analysis of each of Christopher Nolan’s eleven films, starting with Following. Following is an amazing thriller that kick-started much of Nolan’s style. Art by Hadley Norris.

Christopher Nolan Retrospective Series: Part One, ‘Following’

Josh Shippen, Reporter September 15, 2021

This piece is part one of a six-part series.  Film geeks have come to adore Christopher Nolan movies, but not many people have seen the low-budget thriller that kicked off his legacy. Following was...

Lorde released her new album, Solar Power, on August 20. The promotional image above was found plastered all over social media as she released the title tracks music video.

Lorde’s Sophomore Album, ‘Solar Power,’ Outshines the Sun

Eshaan Chopra, Marketing Chief September 14, 2021

Rays of sunshine beam down through the darkness of Ella Yelich-O’Connor, popularly known as Lorde’s, previous albums. Solar Power, Lorde’s third studio album, contrasts the roaring energy of her...

Steve Carell has only received one Oscar nomination for his role in Foxcatcher. Carell’s other notable works include Little Miss Sunshine, Anchorman, and Beautiful Boy. Photo courtesy of Peter Kudlacz, Wikimedia Commons.

Top Ten Actors to Never Win an Academy Award

Josh Shippen, Reporter September 10, 2021

To give some context about the Academy Awards, I’m going to liken it to an NFL situation. The Oscars are like the Pro Bowl, and the amount of actual analysis that seems to go into the selections seems...

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