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Hinds is back with girl power infused sophomore album I Dont Run

Hinds is back with girl power infused sophomore album “I Don’t Run”

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor April 10, 2018

I don’t know about you, but when I think about lo-fi rock I always picture hard edged city kids from either California or New York with kitsch threads and a raw sound. I was pleasantly refreshed when...

Political Focus: Sinclair Broadcasting, a danger to journalistic integrity

Political Focus: Sinclair Broadcasting, a danger to journalistic integrity

John Bozick, Web Editor April 9, 2018

Last month a disturbing clip began trending on Twitter and Facebook pertaining to the fact that dozens of different local news stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group were forced to say the same...

Political Focus: Yemen and the war nobody knows about

Political Focus: Yemen and the war nobody knows about

John Bozick, Web Editor April 3, 2018

With our dysfunctional Congress and President Donald Trump’s antics dominating the news cycle day in and day out, it's almost impossible for Americans to focus on any news other than the current mess...

Current Joys discovers a new way to connect in “A Different Age”

Current Joys discovers a new way to connect in “A Different Age”

Nick Marinelli, 88.3 WXOU Radio Music Director April 3, 2018

This review is from our friends over at 88.3 WXOU Radio. See the whole review here. As first hinted in his 2017 Split EP single “Dogfight,” Nick Rattigan has discovered a new way to emotionally...

George Ezra’s sophomore album, “Staying at Tamara’s” is nothing short of Paradise

George Ezra’s sophomore album, “Staying at Tamara’s” is nothing short of Paradise

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor April 3, 2018

British singer-songwriter George Ezra released his second album, “Staying at Tamara’s” on March 23. It was much anticipated as it took him four years to develop—and I have to say, it was well worth...

“Love, Simon” made my cold heart love again

“Love, Simon” made my cold heart love again

Ensoleillement, Someone just like Simon April 1, 2018

So I went to an early showing of “Love, Simon” with my friends unfortunately forgetting waterproof mascara. Trust me, don’t leave home without it if you go and see this movie. Going in to this...

“Sherlock Gnomes” is the sequel nobody asked for

“Sherlock Gnomes” is the sequel nobody asked for

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2018

There’s a very good chance somewhere, way in the back of your mind, you have the faintest recollection of an animated film called “Gnomeo and Juliet,” right? The film wasn’t quite bad enough to...

“Hands on a Hardbody” — a musical you “can’t keep your hands off”

Emily Morris, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

“Keep your hands on it!” will be said by countless charismatic characters competing for a Nissan “hardbody” pickup truck in the coming weeks. Of course, people of all backgrounds are brought...

OPINION: A view on gun control

OPINION: A view on gun control

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor March 20, 2018

Twenty-three days have passed since the Parkland shooting, 171 since Las Vegas and 1,921 since Sandy Hook. We still grieve for these evil acts and seek how best to prevent another from occurring. Our friends,...

John Bozick, Web Editor

Political Focus: Trump nominates war criminal to lead CIA

John Bozick, Web Editor March 20, 2018

The last few weeks in American politics can only be described one way: It was a complete and utter mess. The firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe, as well as...

British newcomers The Magic Gang release highly-anticipated first album -- and it didn’t disappoint

British newcomers The Magic Gang release highly-anticipated first album — and it didn’t disappoint

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor March 20, 2018

The Magic Gang, an indie band from Britain released its debut self-titled album on Friday March 16. Though it is the band's first album together, band members Jack Kaye, Paeris Giles, Kristian Smith and...

“The Neighborhood,” a step into a new neighborhood

“The Neighborhood,” a step into a new neighborhood

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter March 20, 2018

The Neighborhood released a self titled album on March 9, taking a step back to a very lyric-based, calm style that is relatively new to the band. The Neighborhood, sometimes rendered as THE NBHD,...

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