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“I would definitely be a completely different person, because I found my voice. You'll see me in the hallways, and I talk to people, and I like to ask people questions. I'm not scared to volunteer for things. And before I was involved in anything music-related, I was dead silent. I just didn't talk to people. I just kind of kept my head down and kept walking.” Lyles said. “And now I'm the person who always is saying, “hey, have a great day,’ things like that. So it's given me the gift to find myself, and help other people find themselves.” Created by Sylvia Bartlett using Canva.

Major impact in a minor key

Sylvia Bartlett, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

Music is one of humanity's oldest tools, going back thousands of years. According to the Smithsonian, the first instruments date back over 35,000 years, and the first recorded piece of music was from 800...

“Thunderbolts*” is now playing in a theater near you. The film runs at two hours and six minutes, and is rated PG-13. Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios.

How “Thunderbolts*” brings Marvel back to its promising glory days | REVIEW

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor May 2, 2025

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has had lots of highs and lows. From “Deadpool and Wolverine” being a recent high and “The Marvels” being a recent film that was poorly received by audiences,...

"Marvel Rivals" launched its second season on Apr.11. Promotional art by Netease Games and Marvel.

“Marvel Rivals”: Season Two Launch review

Danny Nguyen, Staff Reporter April 18, 2025

“Marvel Rivals: Hellfire Gala” is the second season of "Marvel Rivals" and has brought along X-Men member Emma Frost, a new map, teamups, and more. "Marvel Rivals" is a free-to-play hero shooter...

WrestleMania 41 takes place on April 19th to April 20th across a 2-night extravaganza. WrestleMania is compared to the scale of the SuperBowl for wrestling fans. Made by Ryan Cox using Canva

WrestleMania: A Cultural Powerbomb

Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter April 18, 2025

The Grandest Stage of Them All WrestleMania, the most coveted event in professional wrestling. The end-all be-all for most indie wrestlers trying to make their mark in the business with one goal in mind,...

“A Minecraft Movie” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated PG and runs at an hour and 41 minutes. Poster from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment.

Why “A Minecraft Movie” blocked itself from success | REVIEW

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor April 4, 2025

A staple in video game history hits the big screen 16 years after release. The reign of Minecraft in the video game industry, both current and past eras, seems to be never-ending. So inevitably, a film...

Cover of “MUSIC” by Playboi Carti which dropped on March 14th, 2025 with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes distributed by AWGE and Interscope Records.

Playboi Carti’s “MUSIC” Album Review

Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025

Overview Jordan Carter, aka Playboi Carti was born in Atlanta, Georgia with a dream to be the biggest rapper of our generation. This belief and motivation has allowed Carti to soar throughout his career...

Made by Olivia Luna using Canva

Increasing elitism within concerts

Olivia Luna, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025

Discovering a new artist, awaiting a new album release, and feeling the excitement of a tour being announced is amazing. Getting to go see your favorite artist in person, seeing someone you’re only used...

Book Review: Between Two Kingdoms

Book Review: Between Two Kingdoms

Lydia Gerety, Editor in Chief April 2, 2025

Overview Suleika Jaouad beautifully tells her stories and the stories of others in her memoir, “Between Two Kingdoms.” When I first picked up this book I had absolutely no idea what I was getting...

Poster for “Mickey 17” courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. The R-rated film is now playing in a theater near you, and runs at two hours and 17 minutes.

“Mickey 17”: Sci-fi meets political drama

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor March 7, 2025

Imagine working for the government, doing the most risky and lethal space exploration missions for them, and dying most of the time. However, when you die, your mind and memories are implanted into a new...

Created by Brogan Smith using Canva, 
The graphic displays a representation of music and audio being continuously recycled, a technique that has been famously used throughout music history.

The recycling of music

Brogan Smith, Staff Reporter March 6, 2025

Social media trends such as the “Negative Harmony Bohemian Rhapsody” seem to return time and time again, breathing new life into songs. These trends take an older song and make it popular again, through...

The Monkey is now playing in a theater near you. The film runs at one hour and 38 minutes and is rated R. Movie poster from Neon Cinema.

How “The Monkey” blended horror and comedy in a fun way

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor February 21, 2025

Cymbal monkeys. Terrifying to some, a childhood toy to others. Now, the cymbal monkey has a drum set and kills people. At a glance, this is the premise of director Osgood Perkins’ “The Monkey”, adapted...

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