Mandatory fee deemed unfair for students who dislike sports
Tuition is the universal nightmare of college students from coast to coast. Whether someone attends an Ivy League university or a state school, just seeing the word FAFSA in an email can make any collegiate cringe. Everyone has all heard…
Make sure trending stories are real
“Trump Supporter Stabbed by 21-Year-Old Black Man,” “Pope Francis Endorses Bernie Sanders for President,” everyone knows the headlines. This sort of “fake news” headlines flooding Facebook newsfeeds have come under close scrutiny recently for their influence on this year’s election. …
Look at Oz: Alumnus releases debut album
Long Island-based alt-soul artist Bobby Chucka premiered his debut album “ctrl – alt – acpt” via Facebook Live on Nov. 1. Over 5,000 users viewed the Facebook Live stream as they were audibly taken to a unique realm of music…
Weekly EP: KEN Mode’s ‘Nerve’ matches last album’s sound
KEN Mode is a hardcore metal band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that can most easily be described as “loud.” They make the kind of music listeners would expect from a band whose acronym stands for “Kill Everyone Now.” Formed in…
Metallica gives listeners new songs, old style
On Nov.18, Metallica released their 10th studio album, “Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.” The record opens with the title track “Hardwired” which starts off fast with the frantic pace and James Hetfield’s distinct vocals reminiscent of 1980s Metallica. The whole album reflects…
The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ displays artist’s strengths
In the realm of music, 2016 has been blessed with a plethora of incredible albums to counteract the numerous deaths of incredible high-profile artists. The loss of icons like Prince, Phife Dawg and David Bowie has been eased by the…
‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ pleases fans
Fans of the “Harry Potter” series will enjoy “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Director David Yates and writer/producer J.K. Rowling merged once again for the new “Harry Potter” prequel/spin-off to the original eight films. Based off of a…
Awards not far away for ‘Moonlight’s’ powerful story
There are always a few films that come out each year that truly captivate audiences. They seem to come out of festivals like Sundance and Cannes and after those showings the hype of these films spreads like wildfire. 2016 had…
‘Moana’ surpasses controversy, entices audiences
Walt Disney Animation Studios released their fifty-sixth feature film “Moana.” The story follows the brave and conflicted chief’s daughter, Moana, played by newcomer Auli’i Cravalho, on her quest to restore order to her island and find herself along the way….
