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A NEW ERA FOR ADDISON RAE
More than a TikTok star, she’s a mainstream pop sensation. By: Ana Grace Anderson Credit: celebmix.com If you grew up in the era of TikTok stars and influencers, the name Addison Rae is undoubtedly familiar. From viral TikTok sensation to the current pop “it girl,” Addison Rae has done it all. For those who followed her rise to fame beginning in 2019, it seems she’s lived many lives since. However, it’s clear now that her constant rebranding has been part of an intricate p
Ana Grace Anderson
Nov 12, 20243 min read


AI-Generated Music: Our Newest Digital Composer
The Future of Creativity or a Copyright Nightmare? By: Tessa May Credit: Billboard In a digitally inclined world undergoing extreme transformation, artificial intelligence has become a leading force by reshaping nearly every modern industry. From facilitating STEM learning to revolutionizing healthcare and enabling self-driving cars, AI is pushing human innovation into newfound territory. Unsurprisingly, even the music industry has seen its fair share of AI-associated brea
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Oct 31, 20244 min read


SNL’s Comeback: A Sign of the Times
SNL’s recovery from a stretch of poor ratings is symptomatic of something bigger: it’s time for a deeper dive into how media and marketing will change under Gen Z’s influence. By: Virginia "Ginger" Gilbert Credit: Will Health/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Let’s talk about it: the downfall of SNL was monumental. Somewhere after Season 40 in 2014, the once-revered comedy show began to feel–well, distant. Sketches that weren’t an attempt to reuse old punchlines were poli
Ginger Gilbert
Oct 28, 20245 min read


The Tortured Poets Department: Taylor Swift’s 31-Song Anthology
From heartbreak to new love, Taylor Swift covers it all in her emotional and raw new album. “Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it,” Taylor Swift wrote in an Instagram caption upon the release of her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Her caption was a precursor to an incredibly lyrical, poetic, and emotional album that details the most intimate and raw of human emotions. Taylor Swift is considered by many to be the most ubiquitous arti
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Apr 30, 20245 min read


Cowboy Carter: Beyoncé’s Historic Release
Taking a look at Beyoncé’s instant classic Cowboy Carter and how she’s changing the game yet again Credit: Billboard “So, she covered The Beatles and Dolly Parton?” is what I said to my friends immediately after listening to Cowboy Carter on March 29th. If you’re a Beyoncé fan like me, I’m sure you haven’t been able to stop listening to Beyoncé's new album. The extensive track-list features 27 songs and features from Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and more up-and-
Hannah Barnes
Apr 11, 20245 min read


Indie Spirits Rise Through Cold Air at Playground Fest
Nintendo Wii theme music filled the air with childhood nostalgia as thousands of fans excitedly waited for the headliner, Flipturn, to...
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Jan 25, 20244 min read


REMEMBERING MATTHEW PERRY
“The One Where We Lost a Friend” By: Amanda Rubio Could we be any sadder that Matthew Perry is gone? The beloved actor, known for playing...
Amanda Rubio
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Sitting with “Sitting on Stacy”
Plus with Bands like “Honorable Mentions” and “Sigs Inside” that are Helping Gainesville’s Music Scene Thrive Year Round Credit: Lauren...
Lauren Gregorio
Nov 12, 20234 min read


1989 (Taylor’s Version): The Soundtrack to a Generation
It never goes out of style. Credit: Republic Records Of all of Taylor Swift's albums, “1989” is the one that seems to have truly defined...
Vrithi Takkalapalli
Oct 27, 20235 min read


What’s Your Motive?
An Oddly Existential Interview with the Hails By: Jeffrey Carmichael When I saw that the Hails had announced the fall tour dates for...
jcarmichael33
Oct 6, 20235 min read


THEY’RE HERE, AND THEY’RE QUEER!
LGBTQIA+ stories in the media are on the rise, and rightfully so. By: Amanda Rubio If you did not already know, queer visibility in the...
Amanda Rubio
Sep 29, 20234 min read


Bottoms: The Gen-Z Comedy We’ve Been Waiting For
*Spoilers ahead* Credit: Twitter The other day my roommate and I went to see Bottoms, a film we’ve been looking forward to for almost a...
Hannah Barnes
Sep 25, 20234 min read


A SUMMER FOR THE GIRLS
Throughout the summer of 2023, influencers, celebrities, writers, and artists have honed in on the art of celebrating girlhood. By:...
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Sep 23, 20234 min read


Spilling My Guts: From Sour to Guts
Don't we all love spilling our guts? I was so obsessed with the SOUR era–personally, it is a no-skip album for me.
Paulina Trujillo
Sep 9, 20237 min read


The Ultimate Guide to A24
An investigation into how an indie film distribution company turned itself into a cinematic empire. Credit: A24 Within the expanse of...
Jenna Bartkovsky
Sep 2, 20235 min read


SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strikes: The Future of Entertainment
Los Angeles, a land that demands creatives while simultaneously exiling them. On July 14, for the first time in 63 years, SAG-AFTRA...
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Aug 12, 20235 min read


“Barbie” Movie Review: An Instant Cult Classic
"They're Kenning all over the place. They're Kenning all over each other. They're Kenning everywhere. And they're Kenning so hard that...
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Jul 23, 20234 min read


A New Era of Diversity: Black Women on the Screen
This year has brought us a plethora of new shows and movies, and in them, Black women are having their moment. Credit: TV Insider The...
Hannah Barnes
Jul 23, 20234 min read


The immorality of true crime
Entertainment at a human cost. Victims of the 1986-1989 Colonial Parkway Murders Credit: Oxygen Content Warning: This article discusses...
jacqueline schaffer
Jul 18, 20235 min read


DOMINIC FIKE "SUNBURN" ALBUM REVIEW
Dominic Fike does not disappoint with an innovative album that has the ability to make you cry or sing at the top of your lungs at any...
giannagallo37
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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