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Music in the time of political strife

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor November 13, 2024

It is the second week of November, meaning election season is finally over. Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States, Republicans also made gains in the House and the Senate.  Along...

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What makes music POP: Bridging the gap between alternative and mainstream

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor October 16, 2024

On Oct. 11, 2024, Charli XCX released her “Brat” remix album, “Brat but it’s completely different but also still brat.” It’s a remix record that pays homage to the great remix records of the...

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Aliens and awards: Top moments from the 2024 MTV VMAs

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor September 18, 2024

The 2024 MTV VMAs took place on Sept. 11 in New York. It was a three-hour broadcast event with performances from various artists, most notably Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry and Camila Cabello....

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Chappell Roan doesn’t owe you anything

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor September 11, 2024

If you’ve been scrolling on any social media platform these last couple of weeks, chances are you’ve seen the chaos and controversy that popstar Chappell Roan’s two most recent TikToks have caused....

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The rise of midwest princess Chappell Roan

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter April 24, 2024

If you’ve been on TikTok or any other social media site recently, chances are you’ve run into a video about pop star Chappell Roan or a video that contains one of her songs.  Her album “The Rise...

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Songs to add to your summer playlist

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter April 24, 2024

Summer drives call for rolling the windows down, letting the cool wind in and blasting bangers. As we get ready for summer break, here are a few songs to add to your playlist. “HOT TO GO!” by...

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