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A Year in Books: 2022 Edition

Claudia Stepien3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

A year’s worth of reading, the book “The Cruel Prince” takes the cake as a favorite for its flawed but lovable characters. PHOTO CREDIT: litjoycrate.com As the year is coming to an end, I always love to reflect on all of the books I’ve read in the last 12 months. I had quite a bit…

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Indie folk album remains impactful nearly 30 years later

Aidan Cahill3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

With “jazzy” and “avant-garde” sounds, the album “In The Aeroplane Over The Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel has heavily influenced modern indie music. PHOTO CREDIT: Spotify Neutral Milk Hotel may not be a household name, yet their 1998 album, “In The Aeroplane Over The Sea,” is one of the most important and influential albums in…

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Writer’s Rankings: Taylor Swift’s albums

Claudia Stepien3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Here is our web editor’s ranking of Taylor Swift’s albums. PHOTO CREDIT: lsureveille.com Over a month after the release of Taylor Swift’s “Midnights,” I think I finally have a strong enough grasp on all of the music to rank her albums. Since the start of her career in 2006, Swift has released 10 albums (not…

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New documentary explores behind the scenes of Selena Gomez

David Broccoli3 years ago3 years ago06 mins

Selena Gomez’s new Apple Tv+ documentary “My Mind and Me” dives into her experience with her mental health struggles and being vulnerable with her audience. PHOTO CREDIT: appletv.com Released on November 2, 2022, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” tells the story of Gomez’s fall and comeback into Hollywood between 2016 and 2020. The film…

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Sleepless nights: ‘Midnights (3am Edition)’ review

Maddie Bataille3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Taylor Swift connects with fans in one of her most vulnerable albums “Midnights.” Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Becoming the first artist to hold all top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 list with her latest album “Midnights,” Taylor Swift has continued to prove she is a force in the music industry. Previously, Drake…

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A Month in Music: October 2022 Edition

Leah Popovic3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor October dealt out far more treats than tricks with these exceptional album releases that didn’t miss a beat. Adam Melchor’s rise to stardom has accelerated since his first studio EP, “The Archer,” a melancholy collection of acoustic work from 2017. Since then, Melchor has been the most streamed…

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Rewind, Relisten, Review: ‘Taylor Swift’

Anthony Castro-Paulino3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

A retrospective of Taylor Swift’s debut self-titled album. PHOTO CREDIT: buzzfeed.com Fans are excited for Taylor Swift’s latest album, “Midnights,” and understandably so. But what about the “old” Taylor? Don’t get me wrong, “Midnights” is in the streak of equally great albums Swift has released in the past two years or so, all of which…

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Sleepless nights: ‘Midnights’ review side B

Maddie Bataille3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Taylor Swift connects with fans in one of her most vulnerable albums “Midnights.” Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor Can I ask you a question? Have you been listening to this album nonstop too? On Oct. 22, Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” broke the record for the most streamed album in a day, according to Spotify….

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The 1975 delivers fifth studio album after two year hiatus

Aidan Cahill3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

The 1975’s newest album, “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” brings a refreshing sound for their fans. PHOTO CREDIT: readdork.com The 1975 has returned to form with their newest record, “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” the fifth album from the British indie-electro pop group which gives a breath of fresh air to their fans….

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Sleepless nights: ‘Midnights’ review side A

Maddie Bataille3 years ago3 years ago07 mins

Taylor Swift connects with fans in one of her most vulnerable albums “Midnights.” Graphic By: Maddie Bataille | Photo Editor At 11 p.m., I put the kettle on the stove to make a cup of tea. At 11:02 p.m., I lit my favorite candle. By 11:36 p.m., my roommate and her friend walked in the…

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