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"Eilish in tons of different mindsets like confident on “bad guy,” heartbroken on “wish you were gay” and suicidal on “listen before you go.” However, even when this album shows us the dark and scary side of Eilish, it still comes off as incredibly beautiful to the ear." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Billie Eilish’s dark descent: Unraveling the depths of “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”

Gary Erdelyi April 16, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/0S0KGZnfBGSIssfF54WSJh?si=jXyRc1MuQnO9Uxwve2ITuA “When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go” is the first studio album by 17-year-old pop music superstar Billie Eilish....

"Before ODAAT, I had never seen a TV show that covered mental health within the people of color community. Penelope Alvarez is only the second character of the same race I've seen openly discuss depression and suicide attempts." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Netflix’s loss, representation’s gain: Why “One Day at a Time” deserves a second chance

Christian A. Browne April 3, 2019

This year, Netflix canceled one of the best TV sitcoms since "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Similar to how "Fresh Prince" had a positive impact on black culture, "One Day at a Time" (ODAAT) showcased...

Ross Lynch plays guitar at his concert for The Driver Era. - Contributor/Skylar Moody

“The Driver Era” Live in NYC is equal parts concert experience and celebration

Skylar Moody March 25, 2019

It was a family affair at New York’s Bowery Ballroom on March 18 as brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch took to the stage for a sold-out show for their new band, The Driver Era. After a decade of performing...

"Two tracks later are the single “Movement," which cements Hozier as one of the most talented vocalists in popular music today, if there was any doubt before. His performance shows off his excellent control, and once again, his raw power." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

From churches to wastelands: Hozier’s Evolution in “Wasteland, Baby!”

Damon Mazer March 13, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/2c7gFThUYyo2t6ogAgIYNw?si=ceHAfANqTtiTkS8MJwhsbg In 2014, Hozier was inescapable, and for good reason. His hits, which included “Take Me To Church," “From Eden”...

"Now to analyze this song correctly, two comparisons must be made: first to the band’s previous work, and second to other boy band-esque pop groups that are currently popular." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

From heartbreak to harmony: Analyzing the Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” & their comeback

Gregg Johnson March 5, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/track/22vgEDb5hykfaTwLuskFGD?si=2ccfad20943c4a2c Oct. 29, 2013, will always be considered the D-day equivalent in a millennial female’s life—not because a new species...

Experimental group Xiu Xiu are among several artists which have put out a new record in 2019. - Courtesy of Polyvinyl Records

Notable new music to kick off the year

Damon Mazer March 5, 2019

A surprising amount of music has released since the start of 2019, far too much for me to write about at length or even listen to. So, I’ve compiled some albums I did listen to and a single I thought...

The new starter Pokemon have been announced for the eighth generation's games, Sword and Shield Versions. - Courtesy of Nintendo

REVIEW: The world of Pokémon expands and transcends generations, 23 years later

Tara Lonsdorf February 27, 2019

Pokémon was just as ubiquitous to my childhood as were dinosaurs or George Washington. The entity known as Pikachu seemed to have always existed in my subconscious, its yellow body transcending both...

The chocolate cherry cookie is available at Cookie Munchers. - Staff writer / Sanjana Kondapalli

Cookie Munchers’ cherry-chocolate cookie may just be half-baked

Sanjana Kondapalli February 26, 2019

The short month of February is marked by two holidays: Groundhog’s Day, solely relevant because of memes and Bill Murray; and Valentine’s Day, the day of commercialized love. As the opportunity presented...

The Monarch Diner located on Delsea Dr. -Features Editor/Sydney Kerelo

Monarch Diner is superior to PB’s

Maggie Leenas February 25, 2019
The monarch diner -features editors/Sydney Kerelo
Cookie Muncher's revamped red velvet cookie may deliver in some areas, but falls flat in others. - Staff Writer / Sanjana Kondapalli

REVIEW: Is Cookie Munchers’ red velvet cookie makeover an improvement?

Sanjana Kondapalli February 15, 2019

New year, new me. That seemed exactly the fate of the red velvet cookie at Cookie Munchers, which recently disrupted their standard menu with its drastic change. Once two smaller cookies sandwiched...

"Today, “Humbug” has a cult following within the group’s fan base, but is still almost completely ignored by critics and mainstream audiences. Despite this, it is still the band’s most crucial project." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Arctic Monkeys “Humbug”: A sonic departure that defined their artistic evolution

Damon Mazer February 12, 2019

https://open.spotify.com/album/5IEoiwkThhRmSMBANhpxl2?si=0XF8odfaR0uxlSxCwsSyPA By 2008, Sheffield’s Arctic Monkeys were one of the most popular and well-received bands in England. Their first...

Westby Hall is in urgent need of improvement. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Tara Lonsdorf

Lonsdorf: Our art majors deserve better

Tara Lonsdorf January 30, 2019

The School of Earth and Environment is so new that we don't have our own assigned building yet. As a geology major, all of my major classes have been crammed into the nearest available space without asbestos...

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