Ava DuVernay’s “13th” examines the long and bloody oppression of African-Americans through the American justice system by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 10/10 Slavery is arguably one of the United States’ most cancerous and damning stains on its young and bloody history. Many believe the 13th Amendment completely abolished slavery of all kinds, and that […]
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Indie supernatural horror thriller “The Wretched” is artistically triumphant by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 8/10 Horror – 1 hr. 35 min – Not rated While the usual swathe of horror flicks is oversaturated with dystopias, excessive gore and zombie apocalypses (things that are probably not very tasteful during a pandemic) brothers Drew and Brett Pierce […]
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Learning Center to host remote final exams review by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor All across the nation, college students are tasked with completing coursework from home during quarantine and the anxiety is almost tangible as the challenges of distance learning and the distractions of working at home mount up. Though there is no need […]
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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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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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“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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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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“The Joker” delivers an honest portrayal of the importance of mental health by Ben Bolstrum, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of forbes.com 7/10 There are many positive aspects about the Oct. 4 release of “The Joker.” Creative and claustrophobic camera angles set the tone of a person going through a mental breakdown perfectly, allowing the viewer to […]
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An eerily common tale of false love, abuse and a tragic, bitter end by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor 7/10 Unfortunately, domestic amorous plight – be it abuse, manipulation or otherwise – is a particularly contagious blight this day and age. This subject is more commonly expressed through film and book and – of […]
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La Havas’ latest album tells a story of coming of age and finding one’s roots by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Enterainment Editor 9/10 It’s the popular topic of many a soul-searching introspection; where someone comes from – not necessarily where they were born, but where their family originated from, so many generations ago. Not many […]
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Peele’s “Us” proves he’s not a one hit wonder 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-Chief “Get Out” was a refreshing take on the horror genre, taking a more psychological approach than the typical spooky ghosts or murderous loners. Jordan Peele has managed to make a completely unique horror experience yet again with “Us.” According to HuffPost, […]
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Devil May Cry 5 returns to form 8/10 by Jean Sandre, Staff Writer After 10 years (not counting the reboot, Devil May Cry), fans are finally getting a sequel to The Devil May Cry. After releasing a trailer back at E3 2018, fans got on the hype train for the game with the hopes for […]
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Reignwolf’s debut album “Hear Me Out” astounds 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-chief Reignwolf is a smaller indie/blues-rock band from Canada, and until now, they had only released singles such as “Are You Satisfied?,” “Lonely Sunday,” “In the Dark” and “Hardcore.” “Are You Satisfied?” is a good representation of what the band’s sound is, featuring deep, […]
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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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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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“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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