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God trends among the hip-hop crowd

God trends among the hip-hop crowd
The release of Snoop Dogg's gospel album reveals a new trend in hip-hop.
John Kay, Freelance Writer • April 15, 2018

Hip-hop artists have long incorporated faith-based elements within their songs, creating a recent trend of popular artists recognizing God. Chance the Rapper and his album “Coloring Book” won Grammy Awards’ best rap album of 2017 while embodying strong gospel themes. Kendrick Lamar also...

Growth requires boldness

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Kelsey Carlson has learned trust by stepping out of her comfortability both in Poland and the U.S.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor • March 28, 2018

Sophomore public relations major Kelsey Carlson remembers the first time she translated for her camp in Poland. She kept thinking of all the people who would better qualify for this position of leadership. In her insecurity, she learned to trust in God, and saw the growth in her relationship with him....

Russell Brand reminds the Church to witness

Biblically-educated Christians forget the urgency of the gospel.
Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • January 30, 2018

In the most recent edition of Relevant Magazine, Russell Brand states: BRAND MEETS JESUS “There’s a famous quote that goes ‘Every man who knocks on a brothel door, he’s looking for God.’ Crack houses and these dens of suffering and illicit activity, they are all people trying to feel good...

Alabama megachurch blurs line between church and state

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Briarwood Presbyterian Church should reconsider establishing their own police department.
Justin Yun, Writer • May 3, 2017
Briarwood Presbyterian Church should reconsider establishing their own police department.

Chance the Rapper’s Grammy performance endures

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The rapper’s performance became much more than leading worship — it started conversations.
Ashia Lee, Writer • March 14, 2017
The rapper’s performance became much more than leading worship — it started conversations.

Thundercat carries the electro-funk torch

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The bass and vocal firecracker’s newest album comes loaded with well-placed virtuosity and lively detours.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer • February 28, 2017
The bass and vocal firecracker’s newest album comes loaded with well-placed virtuosity and lively detours.

Gungor shows listeners “Body”

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“One Wild Life” comes to a passionately austere conclusion.
Maxwell Heilman, Writer • October 4, 2016
“One Wild Life” comes to a passionately austere conclusion.

Mac Miller fails hip-hop roots

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The rapper’s singing prevents his new approach from succeeding.
Cassidy Campos, Writer • September 20, 2016
The rapper’s singing prevents his new approach from succeeding.

“PersonA” is triumphantly somber

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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros returns to the limelight with an album that exudes tension and agonizing beauty.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • April 27, 2016
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros returns to the limelight with an album that exudes tension and agonizing beauty.

Coffee for Christ

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A new ministry organization seeks to form bonds with non-believers over brewed drinks and conversation.
Brittni Coffeen, Writer • April 13, 2016
A new ministry organization seeks to form bonds with non-believers over brewed drinks and conversation.

Life after Pablo

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Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.
Christian Davis, Writer • February 16, 2016
Kanye West continues to brilliantly challenge and frustrate his most dedicated fans.

I am a renewed Belieber

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Justin Bieber’s recent interview for “Complex” displays depth behind the pop artist.
Hayley Langdon, Writer • October 7, 2015
Justin Bieber’s recent interview for “Complex” displays depth behind the pop artist.
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