Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of reddit.com In wake of national and local precautions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the usual On the Prowl won’t cut it at this time. So, here are some things you can do “In the Den,” at home or online to keep yourself from […]
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by Annelisa Ginger | Staff Writer 9/10 After a long string of sequels and mediocre remakes, ‘Onward’ sticks out from Disney’s current roster as being the first original film to hit theaters in a while. The film sets classic fairy-tale fantasy creatures and characters in a modernized setting while its story follows a pair of […]
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U.S. Girls presents a spectacularly crafted collection of personal and cultural reflections by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 9/10 Growing up in Illinois, the catholic-raised Meghan Remy formed her first punk band in her teenage years. After years of attending art college, she began making and performing music in the mid-2000s, wHeavy Lighgtith her first […]
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Ben Schwartz accelerates his new role as Sonic The Hedgehog By RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of hypebeast.com & psu.com & nme.com “Sonic the Hedgehog’ is a movie adaptation of the popular and long-running video game franchise. The movie is not in any game timeline and is its own universe. It follows Sonic as […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Poduction Assistant HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Planet Ant Hall 2357 Caniff St. Hamtramck, Mich. Now until Feb. 29 8 p.m. Wednesday – Friday & Sunday GA $40; Juniors (under 30) $25; Seniors (65+) $30; Saturday GA $47.50; Juniors (under 30) […]
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Livonia eLounge offers hangout spot for gamers By Anthony Magewick & Josiah Thomas | Staff Writer & News Editor Photos courtesy of ReSpawn & Armando Saucedo | Videographer Members of the gaming community have begun gathering in Livonia at ReSpawn eLounge, a place unlike anything Metro Detroit has seen before. ReSpawn eLounge opened its doors […]
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Justin Bieber’s “Chances” is a bland bowl of potato skins under a splash of lukewarm broth. by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 6/10 The minds of young folk of this day and age have had at least a faint awareness of Justin Bieber’s existence, whether it be from when he was but a bowl-haired baby […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Production Assistant THE WINTER’S TALE Hilberry Theater 4743 Cass Ave. Detroit, Mich. Now until Feb. 23 Showtimes vary Individual tickets on sale soon Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” is a fantastical romcom that begins with a king putting his own wife on […]
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KAYTRADANA’s BUBBA is a fresh-baked pumpkin pie of powerful messages and creamy cadence by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Photos courtesy of highnobiety.com & pitchfork.com 9/10 KAYTRADANA is a Hattian-Canadian artist, producer and DJ whose newest album, BUBBA, is more than the common hodgepodge of shallow and colorless tracks that many releases are […]
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Complied by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Production Assistant Robot Revolution Exhibit Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Now until July 3 Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. & Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. […]
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Patrick Rothfuss’ tale of tragedy, power and love Book 10/10 by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Images courtesy of Amazon.com & Wikipedia.org In a land built upon myths, legends and mystical secrets, only one thing is sure to bend the world to the wielder’s will: Names. Not just any name – no, it must […]
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“Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” demonstrates an eloquent reflection of how we should treat each other by Elyse Salmon | Staff Writer Photo courtesy of wwnytv.com For many, the television show, “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” is among one most loved children’s TV shows of all time, enchanting young children and parents with curiosity and enjoyment for more than […]
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Latest Smash Bros. news inspires new character predictions By Evan Cerezo | Layout & Design Editor Photos courtesy of polygon.com “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” has what is probably the most iconic and diverse roster of any official video game release. Releasing in December with a whopping 75 characters, the game planned the release of an […]
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“Pokémon Sword and Shield” improves on winning formula By Evan Cerezo | Layout & Design Editor Photos courtesy of icoolkid.com Pokémon has been making sequels for almost 25 years now, and is almost a textbook example on how to make sequels. When a new main line Pokémon game comes out, the bulk of the game […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Production Assistant DOWNTOWN DETROIT HOLIDAY MARKETS Cadillac Square and Capitol Park Downtown Detroit Detroit, Mich. Now to Jan. 1, 2020 Markets: Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. […]
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Terry Bogard brings the fury in “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” by Christian Hollis | Managing Editor 9/10 “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” has not slowed down the hype train since it’s reveal in spring 2018. Almost a year after the announcement of the fighter pass, SNK’s Terry Bogard from “Kingdom Fighters” and “Fatal Fury” join the […]
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Supreme remains “supreme” in the market two decades later Marvin Poindexter, Staff Writer In a world fueled by creativity, inspiration, trends and overall longevity, fashion is an ever growing industry that has never and will never show signs of slowing down. The same can be implicated to a “category” under – or rather within – […]
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Lizzo leads the march on girl power by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of broadway.com Raised in Detroit and later Houston, Texas, Melissa Vivianne Jefferson, now known as Lizzo, learned and loved music from an early age, forming a musical group with her friends in her teenage years. Her commercial breakthrough began […]
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“Djesse Vol.1” proves itself as a true masterpiece by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of broadway.com Raised in North London, Jacob Collier was born from a family of music, with both his mother and grandfather being violinists and instructors at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Following in their footsteps, Collier […]
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Fear of God renovates present, integrates past in fashion with passion by Marvin Poindexter, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of hypebeast.com Since the brand’s debut back in 2013, Fear of God has cemented itself not just in streetwear, but rather in the fashion industry all together. From Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Big Sean and more, the […]
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Beatrix Runs tells a story of wanderlust born from a troubled past, destructive relationships 8/10 by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of typepad.com Born in New York and raised in Russia as the daughter of diplomat parents, Elizaveta was immediately thrown into a life of international nativity; she immersed herself in music […]
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