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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

(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...

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....

(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...

Hands clapped to the melodic indie-pop songs of COIN and Hippo Campus, feet tapped to the tune of “ABC” by Jackson 5 and students’ voices belted Queen’s “Somebody to Love” at the Popular Music Ensemble Concert on April 23 at the Fireplace Pavilion. Throughout the concert, four bands consisting...

“Silhouettes” A perfect introduction for new Colony House listeners, this cheery and inspiring track about letting go of everything that holds one down is essential to Colony House’s main message and personality. “Caught Me By Surprise” The band’s exploration of the struggles of growing...