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What music gets the men’s basketball team hype?

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

Music and basketball are more related than one usually thinks. Each men’s basketball game at the OU Credit Union O’Rena consists of dramatic and exciting highs, marked by contemporary songs that get...

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‘Drive-Away Dolls:’ A wild ride for sapphics

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter March 13, 2024

Fans of the Coen brothers might know Ethan Coen from some of his hit films such as “No Country for Old Men,” “Fargo” or even “The Big Lebowski.” With a track record of films that mix well-known...

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Indie rock in review: Mannequin Pussy, Bleachers, MGMT, Yard Act

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2024

A lot of indie rock albums have been released within the past three weeks. Some are good, some are really good and others… not so much. Here are a few notable albums released within the last three weeks...

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender:’ A fresh start for live-action

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter March 13, 2024

Modern-day Hollywood is full of new adaptations, sequels and reboots. Netflix, of course, has its fair share of such with the most recent being a live-action reboot of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”  The...

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‘Jesus Christ Superstar:’ A truly stellar and spiritual experience

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2024

Spoilers ahead for “Jesus Christ Superstar.” One of the more controversial yet critically acclaimed musicals came to Oakland University's Varner Studio Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 15 to a sold-out...

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians:’ The newest TV adaptation

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter February 21, 2024

Fans of the book series “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” everywhere initially freaked with the announcement that the book series would be turned into a show on Disney Plus and given a chance to...

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‘A Little More Alive’ debuts at Meadow Brook Theatre

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter February 21, 2024

From Nick Blaemire comes the original musical “A Little More Alive” to Meadow Brook Theatre — a comedy with disconsolate undertones and great folk-pop songs to keep you entertained through the whole...

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Heartbreak across the decades: What is a breakup album?

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day means a lot of different things for a lot of different people. For some, it means a romantic day full of love and excitement. For others, it's a devastating reminder of the crippling...

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Best LGBTQ+ romance books to read for Valentine’s Day

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

Along with being a film buff, I happen to be an avid reader. For Valentine’s Day, I also wanted to share some of my favorite romance books to read.  Here are some suggestions if you’re in the mood...

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‘Upgraded:’ Use those nepo connections this Valentine’s Day!

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2024

When thinking about what to write about for our Valentine’s Day issue, I obviously knew that I had to write about a rom-com, it was only right. However, when I initially started searching for new...

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Best LGBTQ+ romance movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

In honor of Valentine’s Day, it’s always fun to watch a romantic movie with a partner or friends the day of. For LGBTQ+ people, it’s a bit harder to access rom-coms and feel-good movies with good...

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Billy Joel releases new single, “Turn the Lights Back On”

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2024

In 1993, Billy Joel, the “Piano Man” whose music has transcended genres with hits like “You May Be Right,” “Uptown Girl” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” released his last studio album,...

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