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With spring blossoming and hundreds of beauty products on the market, picking products for your needs can be a daunting process. But spring is the perfect opportunity to experiment with hair care and makeup products, marking a transformation into the new season.
In full bloom
Lia Emry, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024

Spring into haircare products Dream Coat Supernatural Spray by Color Wow  — $28 This anti-frizz hair care product, formulated by...

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David came up with the idea for the premise of “Seinfeld,” the show about nothing, after they realized that there’s nothing funnier than two funny people just talking. “[‘Seinfeld’ is different from other sitcoms] because no other show delves as deeply into the intricacies of society in a way that Jerry Seinfeld and the crew do whenever they get into wacky adventures,” said senior and “Seinfeld” enthusiast Tommy Eschbach.
No hugging, no learning
Lauren Holcomb April 29, 2024

  What’s the deal with the “Seinfeld” finale?  Long-running HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm” recently ended on April 7th,...

Singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande poses on the cover for her newest album “eternal sunshine.” Grande’s seventh studio album arrived on March 8 after a three-year drought, granting the long-time wishes of her fanbase; for Grande, it was the most emotional project she’s ever made. "Although this album captures a lot of painful moments, it also is woven together with a through line of deep, sincere love," Grande said via Instagram story following the album’s release.
Walking on “eternal sunshine”
Risa Cidoni and Samir Shaik March 15, 2024

As the music industry undergoes a major transitional period in 2024, older legacy artists have begun to slowly age out of the mainstream and...

Marking the 25th anniversary of the Pantone Color of the Year, 2024’s color is revealed: Peach Fuzz.
Stay peachy
Yein Ahn, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

On Dec. 7, 2023, Pantone announced the 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz. Unlike previous bold colors like Viva Magenta (2023) and Very Peri...

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Before there was Apple Music or Spotify, there was the Sony Walkman. Now reduced to only the latter word, a Walkman was just a portable cassette player, but in the ‘90s, they were a vital accessory. The Sony Walkman was the first piece of music media to allow people to travel with their music.
30 years later: The albums of 1994
Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer • April 11, 2024

The music industry was forever altered in 1994 by a series of groundbreaking albums that emerged from various genres. It was a year marked by...

Putting stickers on guitars and equipment has been a popular style in the rock scene for decades. For female guitarists Nancy Wilson and Joan Jett, decorating their gear with stickers  helped promote their political and personal values.
Women who rock
Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer • March 12, 2024

For decades, women did not attempt to enter the rock scene because it was nearly impossible for their talent to be recognized. Nobody took women...

No matter the form of music —  vinyls, cassettes, CDs and playlists — anti-love songs have been apparent for decades. Whatever the genre or the context of the source material, when artists choose to be open about the realities of their relationships, it leads to vulnerability in their writing, ultimately, making timeless tracks.
Love bites
Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, classic love songs — and way too many Taylor Swift songs — are plastered everywhere. For...

A raised fist has been a staple piece for protests amongst the United States for decades. The forceful salute is intertwined with some of the most tumultuous events involving racism. A powerful medium that artists have used is music, which has been used to push back against the constant oppression that happens in society.
Honoring Black artists
Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

From jazz, blues, R&B and hip-hop, Black artists’ creativity and talent have heavily influenced the music industry. By bringing soul, rhythm...

2023 was defined by female vocalists such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Paramore’s Hayley Williams as their diversity and talent amongst their respective genres topped the musical charts. Williams took to Instagram to show her gratitude for having owned the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 chart. “We know enough by now to know success doesn’t equal value. That being said, to experience the [No. 1] on this album, as this version of Paramore, is such a sweet and surreal moment to celebrate together,” Williams wrote.
A musical recap of 2023
Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer • December 19, 2023

While living in a time where creativity can be dull or hard to find in music, 2023 managed to highlight some of the biggest moments in several...

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