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WNBA vs NBA Debate: The Issue

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief September 5, 2018

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) conference finals are wrapping up this week. However, the focus is far from what is taking place on the court. Recently, WNBA players have become...

Why student-athletes should not be paid

Zac Grasl, Staff Intern September 5, 2018

In February of 2018, NBA star Carmelo Anthony stated in an interview that he believes that NCAA student-athletes should be paid. In an article written by Chris Chavez of Sports Illustrated, Anthony was...

Years & Years offers an ethereal experience with “Palo Santo”

Years & Years offers an ethereal experience with “Palo Santo”

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor August 1, 2018

British electro-pop group Years & Years released their sophomore album, “Palo Santo,” on July 6, 2018. This album along with their previous album, “Communion,” are thematically transcendent....

The Best Trends of Summer 2018: Fun, laughs and fannypacks

Alexa Caccamo, Copy Editor August 1, 2018

With school and the fall season slowly approaching, students sadly have to say goodbye to summer 2018. Summer is the season where we have the time of our lives. Pretty soon, we must say farewell to...

Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep in “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”

“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” is the feel-good movie of the summer

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief August 1, 2018

I’m not ashamed to say that “Mamma Mia!” is one of my all-time favorite movies. In a world where musicals are becoming few and far between, it’s refreshing to see a film that wholeheartedly embraces...

Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is one epic, jaw-dropping thrill ride

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief August 1, 2018

At 56 years young, it’s hard to believe the apparently unaging Tom Cruise is still doing the impossible and being an all-around on-screen bad-ass. But 22 years after the release of the first film in...

OPINION: Holy Hyperbole! Reactions to Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

Isaac Martin, Contributor August 1, 2018

The end is near. Or at least you might think so listening to some of our Democrat friends. Some believe that the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will...

Drake releases his longest album to date

Jordan Jewell, Staff Reporter August 1, 2018

Drake’s highly anticipated album “Scorpion” was released on June 29. In his longest album yet, Drake exposes his listeners to a mix of rap and R&B. With 25 tracks in total, “Scorpion” has...

Political Focus: Michigan’s interesting Democratic gubernatorial primary

Ben Hume, Web Editor August 1, 2018

The Michigan governor primary is nearly upon us, and there are three Democratic candidates currently in the running. As a historic swing state, governor races are actually quite competitive and knowing...

Political Focus: The Republican double standard – Why Anthony Kennedy’s replacement is making everyone so angry

Ben Hume, Web Editor August 1, 2018

The entire month of July for U.S. politics was turned on its head when current Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his sudden retirement. Kennedy was an integral part of many recent progressive...

Gorillaz mix cheerful music with darker themes on new album

Gorillaz mix cheerful music with darker themes on new album

Patrick Sullivan, Web Editor August 1, 2018

"The Now Now" is a great summer album, capturing the upbeat tone of the warmth and freedom of these summer months. While the music itself may seem easygoing and carefree, the lyrics present themes of loneliness...

High As Hope: Classically Ethereal

“High As Hope”: Classically Ethereal

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter August 1, 2018

Florence + The Machine’s newest installment, “High As Hope,” may not be groundbreaking, but it embodies everything that the band has been working toward. While the band hasn’t created a new genre...

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