“Tomb Raider” stands as another addition into the modern genre of mediocre reboots. Alicia Vikander shines as a gritty action star and the film boasts exciting and fast-paced action sequences, but the film does not overcome the tropes of a traditional Hollywood blockbuster. ANOTHER REBOOT As...

Hailing from the wonderfully quirky town of Portland, Oregon, The Decemberists oozes the nature-infused aura the state emulates. The indie folk rock group has been around for almost two decades now, and they have an impressive repertoire of up to eight albums. Their most recent album, “I’ll Be...

Suburban Connecticut provides the perfect setting for a clever arthouse thriller, one that so happens to include a duo of spoiled teenage girl protagonists. Any film with a premise that mixes those characters with a plot to kill a stepfather definitely brings in audiences who seek not only thrill but...

Among the myriad Christian music groups is a quieter, unique and more contemplative duo called All Sons and Daughters. Working together as worship leaders for Franklin, Tennessee’s Journey Church, David Leonard and Leslie Jordan began writing music together in 2009. With a folk, acoustic sound reminiscent...

The misrepresentation of Asians in film dates back to the early history of Hollywood where Asians were portrayed with a white ethnocentric perception. Although times are progressing, whitewashing Asian characters remains prevalent in the media today. A HISTORY OF RACISM History dates to the events...

Hollywood gets its inspiration from just about anywhere. Before movies were around to capture the world’s attention and imagination, books were responsible for that task, and they still are to some extent. Books have the unique ability to utilize the power to create in one’s mind more than any other...

Marvel’s “Black Panther” hit theaters two weeks ago, and it continues to dominate the box office. Recent releases such as Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” and Bruce Willis’ unnecessary “Death Wish” reboot clocked in at $17 million and $13 million, respectively. Their opening weekend...

“Ex Machina” proved itself a science fiction masterpiece as director Alex Garland intricately explored the relationship between man and artificial intelligence. Garland’s propensity for high concept science fiction shows once again as “Annihilation” excellently blends difficult themes of self-destruction...

An Australian heartthrob whose voice sounds like wispy summer waves mixed with pure goodness has made his home within most of our playlists. Vance Joy has captured many hearts throughout his rise to fame within the music business when his debut album “Dream Your Life Away” filled ears with perfect...

Plagued by an awkward release schedule, “Hostiles” provides an honest commentary on white nationalism and cruelty found in both oppressors and the oppressed. Grounded by stellar performances, this Oscar-snub yields intense action and a thought-provoking theme. INTENSE EXECUTION “Hostiles”...

Silos are an issue that have plagued just about every university at some point or another. The term refers to when a university’s academic department or school refuses to collaborate with other departments or schools. This happens when a music department does not collaborate with a theatre department...

Having a specific playlist for different seasons in life seems like the perfect, accessible and free remedy that any and all college students can attain for themselves. 2017 was certainly an interesting year in music, filled with breakthrough albums and risky musical choices by many of our favorite artists....