Clarkson’s subtle infusion of country, R&B adds flavor to new pop album
Julia Chirls || Staff Writer Pop-rock singer songwriter Kelly Clarkson put together a new, carefully constructed album appropriately titled Piece by Piece. Clarkson’s new material will definitely please her fans.…
Bizarre mix of violence, humor leaves lasting impression on Kingsman viewers
Livia Meneghin || Senior Staff Writer I recently took a trip to the local Regal Cinema to watch Kingsman: The Secret Service with my roommate Alex. Alex was familiar with…
Anxiously awaited season of House of Cards met with mixed reactions
Noah Sunshine || Senior Staff Writer What happened to House of Cards? It’s not the same series anymore. Once upon a time, Francis Underwood was a murderous and bi-curious hick-turned-antihero…
Imagine Dragons’ album makes great use of vocals
By Julia Chirls || Staff Writer Imagine Dragons has yet again graced the music industry with a new album, Smoke + Mirrors. Recorded in 2014 and released on February 17,…
Red’s new album lacks memorability, pleases audiences
By Brianne Simone || Contributing Writer Regardless of whether or not Red’s fifth album is worth listening to, the effectiveness of their marketing is undeniable. The cover artwork features the…
Birdman wins big at Oscars, takes home Best Picture, Best Directing
By Noah Sunshine || Senior Staff Writer The Oscars came and went this year, just like every year prior, and people around the world have added films like Birdman and…
Drake’s new album reminds fans of his troubled past, childhood
By Livia Meneghin || Senior Staff Writer If you thought Beyoncé was the only one to drop un-promoted music overnight, think again. Canadian artist Aubrey Graham, a.k.a. Drake, released his…
Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters mesmerizes, astounds audience
By Brianne Simone || Contributing Writer Before the play had even begun, the audience found themselves steeped in an ethereal atmosphere. Music drifted down from the ceiling, bringing the mood…
Oscar nominated original scores bring this year’s best films to life
By Noah Sunshine || Senior Staff Writer Movies we see would be awkward spectacles without the genius and labor that goes into their score—it is in fact the oldest and…
Oscar predictions have arrived, results only hours away
By Preman Koshar || Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor Ah, the Academy Awards. It’s finally time. The ballots have already been cast, the outcome already decided. But there’s still time…
College competitors dress to win, use brightness to intimidate
Livia Meneghin || Contributing Writer High atop Mount Olympus, the Winged Goddess of Victory, Nike, shimmers in gold, looking upon students jogging in the field house, waiting for the best…