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Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39: A timeless legacy

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor February 28, 2025

On Feb. 26, 2025, it was announced that actress Michelle Trachtenberg had died. It’s been alleged that Trachtenberg was suffering from complications of a liver transplant, though the cause of death has...

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Tate McRae perfects the pop formula in ‘So Close To What’

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor February 26, 2025

On Feb. 21, Tate McRae released her highly anticipated third studio album, “So Close To What.” This 15-track record debuted on the global Spotify chart with 29.98 million streams — making it McRae’s...

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Mel Brooks’ ‘Young Frankenstein:’ SMTD puts on a raunchy, biting and hilarious horror-filled opus

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor February 26, 2025

Running from Feb. 12 to Feb. 20, Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance daringly captured the essence of camp and horror with their production of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein.” “Young...

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Four great underground rap albums out right now

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor February 19, 2025

With most of the hip-hop world’s mind still on the Kendrick and Drake beef, a number of rap releases in these early January-February months are getting overlooked. There are many hip-hop projects releasing...

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Chappell Roan creates ‘We Got You’ campaign for struggling artists

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor February 19, 2025

On Feb. 2, at the Grammy’s, Chappell Roan took the stage to give her acceptance speech after being awarded Best New Artist. While reading from a notebook, Roan captured the attention of what she deemed...

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Dear Jaques Audiard, please keep your ignorance to yourself

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor February 12, 2025

Do you remember that one person who would just spit the most outlandish, pedantic, tactless, out-of-topic comment during a conversation, adding nothing more than an outrageous pause to the actual discussion?...

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Students react to Sabrina Carpenter announcing deluxe edition of ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter February 12, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter has thrilled fans with the announcement of a deluxe edition of her album "Short n’ Sweet," set to release on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. This is very on theme for Carpenter's aesthetic,...

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New season, new suit: ‘Invincible’ first episode’s review

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 12, 2025

The hit Amazon Prime series, “Invincible,” is back with a darker and more serious third season. Created by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley and Cory Walker for both the original comic book series and the...

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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Euphoric’ road to the Super Bowl: A hip hop milestone

Shardé Ford, Contributor February 12, 2025

After 50 years since its inception, hip hop is finally being recognized as a legitimate and influential art form, thanks in large part to the contributions of artists like Kendrick Lamar, whose storytelling,...

Wear or Tear: Grammy’s edition

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor February 12, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 2, award season kicked off with the 67th Grammy Awards. This was a huge event for many new artists, but did the outfits reflect that? Here are some of the most controversial and unforgettable...

Winter-friendly activities in Metro Detroit

Winter-friendly activities in Metro Detroit

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor February 5, 2025

Living in Michigan often means experiencing a grueling winter, with heavy snowfall and below-freezing temperatures. It’s a rough season for art lovers; outdoor concerts and festivals have come to a halt....

Dear Mallory: How to pass a job interview when all the generic advice fails

Dear Mallory: How to pass a job interview when all the generic advice fails

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 5, 2025

“How do you follow contradicting dreams when you want to be an astronaut, a folk singer, a banker and a hippie?” The good news is that you can be all of these. Although most people spend their life...

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