Compiled by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Tamara Turner Hamilton Fisher Theatre 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI Now until April 21 Tuesday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m. Select Thursday matinees at 1 p.m. Admission/Fees: Tickets range from $80-185, with a select number of $485 premium seats available. The critically acclaimed […]
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“Rap or Go to the League” shows 2 Chainz’s maturing through music 9/10 By Marvin Poindexter, Arts and Entertainment Editor From attending Alabama State, to eventually starting a rap group in 1997, to even selling dope, Tauheed Epps known worldwide as 2 Chainz, has come a long way. After being officially signed Def Jam in […]
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“Captain Marvel” surprises with yet another solid movie 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-chief There were many concerns going into see “Captain Marvel.” Among those include Brie Larson’s acting, how the plot fits into the overall universe and how it holds up against other superhero movies. Moviegoers should be happy to hear that “Captain Marvel” doesn’t […]
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“Kingdom Hearts 3” is a return to form, but underwhelming finale 3/5 by Ramon Razo, Managing editor It’s been almost 15 year since players were able to join Sora, Donald, and Goofy on their battles against darkness. While “Kingdom Hearts 3” could never fill the hype-hole left in the souls of many fans who have […]
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DC’s new series, Doom Patrol, is weird in all the right ways 9/10 by Cody Yarbrough, Staff Writer Following the success of the shows “Titans” and “Young Justice: Outsiders,” streaming service DC Universe has added another show to its roster, “Doom Patrol.” Can this new exclusive match the quality of the other two? Only time […]
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Compiled by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Tamara Turner Detroit Restaurant Week Restaurants all-around the Metro Detroit area Now until March 3 5 to 11 p.m. Admission/Fees: $29-$39 Detroit is a city filled with a melting pot of some of the finest cuisines, and it will have 26 of its premier restaurants […]
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Ariana Grande releases sixth album, “Thank U Next” by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 10/10 Six months ago, fans were treated to what can be considered Ariana’s most colorful album, “Sweetener.” An album two years in the making, which was fueled by what she had went through before the release of the project, marked […]
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part nails it again 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-Chief Illustration by Tamara Turner After the unexpected hit that was “The Lego Movie,” it wasn’t too much of a surprise to hear of the spin-off sequel “The Lego Batman Movie,” but it was surprising to hear of the true sequel […]
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Future creates magic with “The WIZRD” by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 7/10 It’s been two years since Future released an album or solo studio effort. In 2017, Future dropped not one but two albums, both of which were self-titled. The first release was titled “Future,” and the other being “HNDRXX.” Both of these […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor FRIENDS! The Musical Parody City Theatre 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan Feb. 6 through Feb. 10 Admission/Fees: $30 Based on the phenomenon, Friends! The Musical is an “unauthorized” parody. Creators Bob and Tobly McSmith are distinguished who have worked on other masterpieces such as Bayside! The Saved by […]
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International Agenda contributors showcase student perspectives by Ramon Razo Managing Editor Published semi-annually, the International Agenda is a publication aimed at highlighting intercultural concepts and to act as an exchange of ideas for such matters. Published by the Schoolcraft International Institute (SCII) and founded in 1996 by Donald A. Ryktarsyk of the College’s department of […]
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The Heidelberg Project is an art project located in Detroit, founded by Tyree Guyton an Environmental Artist in 1986, to promote history, art and diverse cultures. Guyton beliefs that everyone no matter the culture they came from, have the right to grow and develop. The mission of Heidelberg Project is “to improve the lives of […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Rwanda: Personal Images & Artwork by Vivian Bower Holocaust Memorial Center 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, Mich. Admission: Free Now until Apr. 1 Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tue. through Thur. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 5 […]
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“Bumblebee” mixes original source material, modern films to satisfy all fans by Christian Hollis, Staff Writer The Transformers franchise has lost a bit of its following since Michael Bay’s first film 11 years ago, but “Bumblebee” delivers the most refreshing transformation yet. Set in the 1980s, “Bumblebee” pays homage to its original cartoons with classic […]
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The wall-crawler scores with a self-aware, multiverse makeover by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor 9/10 A new and completely different Spider-Man movie hit theaters mid-December, one that does much more than make a good comic book come to life. It adds to the Spider-Man name at no cost to the character’s legacy by taking liberties […]
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“Lethal League Blaze” gives a fun, original fighting experience by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor 8/10 Reviewed on PC If you like fighting games but think that they’ve gotten redundant, your savior has arrived. Imagine a hybrid of the cel shaded Jet Set Radio, a 2-D tournament fighter and a game of baseball all sharing […]
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“Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu” and “Eevee” reimagines “Pokemon Yellow” 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Pikachu is an icon for both Nintendo and one of their flagship series, “Pokemon”, which Pikachu is the only starter Pokemon of “Pokemon Yellow”. “Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu” was announced to be a remake of “Yellow” with some twists. In […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor A Christmas Carol Meadow Brook Theater 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, Mich. Now to Dec. 23 Captivating audiences for 37 years, witness the tale of a “mean-spirited” miser and the ghost that will haunt him. This story was written by the famous Charles Dickens, while the adaptation and […]
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Tory Lanez’ LoVE mE NOw? shows promise in future by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 7/10 Just months (seven to be exact) after delivering his sophomore album “Memories Don’t Die”, Toronto rapper Tory Lanez has dropped his third studio LP, titled “LoVE mE NOw?”. Leading up to the release of “LoVE” three singles were […]
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“The Hate U Give” by Marvin Poindexter, Arts and Entertainment Editor 9/10 The opening title screen spells out these four letters, T-H-U-G. After seeing the title spelled out, there was one question the audience thinks about all throughout the entirety of the movie. What does THUG stand for, aside from it just being the name […]
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“Red Dead Redemption 2” pushes what it means to be realistic by Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor 10/10 This game is truly awe-inspiring from the very first moments of the game, and dare it be said, even better than the first “Red Dead Redemption 2.” “Red Dead Redemption 2” (RDR2) does just about everything right with […]
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