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The Chimes

“It Chapter Two” clowns with excited audiences

“It Chapter Two” fails to live up to audiences expectations.
The frightening sequel fails to live up to its predecessor.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer September 10, 2019

EMBODIMENT OF FEAR Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But what if that fear was a demented, child-eating, shape-shifting, killer clown that is hell-bent on devouring you in one bite? Well, look no further because Pennywise the clown, played by Bill...

Spider-Man belongs in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Disney and Sony have not come to an agreement in regards to Spider-Man. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, will no longer be producing Spider-Man films.
Disney and Sony’s split raises questions for our favorite webhead’s future.
Donald Schaffer, Freelance Writer September 7, 2019

Everyone loves the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, but sadly, his appearance within the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to an end. Disney—the ever-growing media giant—ushered the Sony-owned Spider-Man into the MCU back in 2016 with the release of “Captain America: Civil War.” Ever since,...

Catch up on the summer’s hottest films

Catch up on the summer’s hottest films
If you missed out on any summer flicks, be sure to catch up with these five essentials.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer September 5, 2019

As the decade comes to a close, you would not expect many films to become staples of the decade. However, in a year where remakes, reboots and sequels have flooded Hollywood, it is important that new and upcoming filmmakers continue making new and original content that will be remembered for years to...

Get pumped for the semester with this back-to-school playlist

Here are a few music necessities from this summer to help you dance back into the school routine.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor September 3, 2019

Summer has gone away as quickly as it came, and the busyness of the semester is about to hit. If you are looking to get caught up on a few summer music hits, want to find new study music or just need some new jams, this playlist is for you.   “Lover” - Taylor Swift Since the 2006 release of her...

Brockhampton frontman Kevin Abstract showcases vulnerability in latest solo effort

Brockhampton frontman Kevin Abstract showcases vulnerability in latest solo effort
“ARIZONA BABY” presents Abstract’s ability to create catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer May 4, 2019

It has been a busy and eventful year for Kevin Abstract. After the success of his rap group Brockhampton’s “Saturation” trilogy, Abstract and his group increased in popularity, as fans anticipate another record. Brockhampton faced dark times, mainly accusations of sexual abuse towards Ameer Vann,...

Business professor tunes his guitar to the heart of his students

Business professor tunes his guitar to the heart of his students
Nick Sherwin leads classroom lectures during the week so he can chase his passion of music on the weekends.
Nicholas Carreno, Freelance Writer May 2, 2019

Nick Sherwin is more than just an associate professor of management in the Crowell School of Business––he is a lover and a fighter of good music. “My music is absolutely the story of my life in a lot of ways and if you start listening to a lot of my music, you’ll hear someone very openly singing...

Go see “Avengers: Endgame.” ‘Nuff said.

Go see “Avengers: Endgame.” ‘Nuff said.
The biggest movie of the year delivers a thrilling conclusion to an 11-year project.
Caleb Aguilera, Freelance Writer May 1, 2019

On May 2, 2008, Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark introduced himself to the world as Iron Man. The credits rolled as Black Sabbath’s guitar shredding “Iron Man” played and, a few minutes later, Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury showed up and introduced the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eleven years and...

Schoolboy Q ends hiatus with “CrasH Talk”

Schoolboy Q ends hiatus with “CrasH Talk”
The South Central native returns with an impressive album after a three-year recess.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

With an aggressive style to pair his messages about partying, materialism, street tales and drug experiences, Schoolboy Q remains one of the most versatile gangsta rappers in Los Angeles. Released on April 26, his fifth studio album “CrasH Talk” exceeds expectations. STREET LIFE Out of his various...

Wiz Khalifa’s “Fly Times” blends foreign and familiar

Wiz Khalifa’s “Fly Times” blends foreign and familiar
Solid production but predictable lyrics make Wiz’s latest project a mixed bag.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer April 27, 2019

If someone were to tell you Wiz Khalifa has not accomplished anything, their statement would be the furthest thing from the truth. Khalifa’s albums “Rolling Papers” and “O.N.I.F.C” and mixtapes series “Cabin Fever” cement him as one of the most well-known Pittsburgh-bred artists. However,...

Theatre 21 spells out “Eleemosynary”

Theatre 21 spells out “Eleemosynary”
Spelling bees and eccentric ideas collide in Theatre 21’s final production of the semester.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Spelling bee contestants, research scientists and spiritualists may relate to a character or two in Theatre 21’s production of “Eleemosynary,” which means “charitable.” Highlighting the unique bonds between a grandmother, mother...

Colony House and The Burrows rock the Eddy

Colony House and The Burrows rock the Eddy
The free concert had students thrashing and dancing to energetic rock music.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) April 25, 2019

The Burrows and Colony House shredded the Fireplace Pavilion on Thursday, April 25. With free coffee and donuts, Student Programming and Activities’ last Eddy of the year had feet jumping and heads banding as the two bands’ electric jams infected the student audience with upbeat, communal energy....

Rebel with a cause

Rebel with a cause
Summer Wagner blazes her path in the film department through challenging, provocative movies.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) April 25, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). In 2017, Biola film “The Bacchae” premiered on campus as a small, contained story about the negative effects of purity culture. Today, the film is known as “Little Lantern” and has been selected to screen at eight film festivals...