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Interview with a Musician – Joey White

By Palak Patel
October 29, 2014

Staff writer Palak Patel interviews student Joey White about his passion for music and his talent of playing the piano. White also treats viewers with...

1989 album review: Taylor Swift

By Courtney Thomas
October 29, 2014

or most people, the name Taylor Swift brings a sour taste to their mouth, but for the few 70 million of us who are die-hard fans, she is one of the few...

Song of the Week: “Unwritten”

By Courtney Thomas
October 27, 2014

“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield had its 10 year anniversary Sept. 6 this year. I have been hearing it on the radio a lot lately and it is just a fun song. I can not help but belt it every time it comes on on the radio. “Unwritten” talks about how you are the only one who can change your life and you have got to get up and do it whether you succeed or fail. It is a song everyone can relate to in the sense that all you know is now and “the rest is still unwritten.”

Fun Figures: Stegosaurus

By Taylor O'Donnell
October 23, 2014

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Song of the Week: Chandelier

By Courtney Thomas
October 21, 2014

“Chandelier” by Sia has become a little old and overplayed. Personally, I love the song, but that is not why I chose it. The music video is one of the weirdest videos I have ever seen (I have not seen that many, but I have seen enough). The music video features one of the girls from Dance Moms, interpretive dancing the whole time. She almost looks possessed to the point where it is almost disturbing. Chandelier was released March 17, 2014 on Sia’s sixth album, 1000 Forms of Fear. The music video follows the theme of fear perfectly, along with the song.

South Park season 18 episode 4 review

By Rachel Brands
October 16, 2014

South Park brings back old characters Nathan and Mimsy in this week’s episode “Handicar.” Do not be surprised if you do not remember Nathan and Mimsy. They have only been in two episodes: “Up the Down Steroid” (season eight, episode two) and “Crippled Summer” (season fourteen, episode seven). Nathan and Mimsy are portrayed as the stereotypical tough boss and his idiotic sidekick. They are Jimmy and Timmy’s (but mostly Jimmy’s) rivals, and in all three episodes they attempt to sabotage either Jimmy or Timmy’s shot at success. This episode is no different.

Yogurtland restaurant review

By Mawa Iqbal
October 15, 2014

It is a Friday night, and a place is buzzing with excitement and energy as students from Jacobs socialize with each other after a home football game. After filling their cups with thick and creamy yogurt, the customers make their way over to the toppings bar where they get to choose from a variety of toppings, ranging from fresh fruit to colorful gummy bears. If you have not guessed by now, the place that I am talking about is Yogurtland that just opened up in Algonquin. Another yogurt place by the Commons? Trust me, this one is different, and possibly better than its froyo competitors.

South Park season 18 episode 3 review

By Rachel Brands
October 15, 2014

South Park airs its third episode called “The Cissy,” and it is not at all what I expected. The episode begins with Cartman being more creepy and menacing than usual. He uses his inner monologue to refer to the mysterious object in his front pocket that he will use to “do what I should have done a long time ago.” The mystery object turns out to be a pink bow that Cartman uses to pretend to be transgender, or “transginger” as Cartman calls it, in order to use the girls’ bathroom. However, the dumps that Cartman has been taking in the girls’ bathroom are unbearable, and the girls want him out. This causes Principal Victoria to approve a special transgender bathroom made especially for Cartman.

Holiday Wishes album review: Idina Menzel

By Kat Gorospe
October 14, 2014

In 2003, she was on Broadway. Draped in black clothing, covered from head-to-toe in green make up, she played Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. 10 years later, Disney welcomed her. She played the role of the famous ice queen, Elza, known for the song “Let it Go.” From “Wicked,” to “Frozen,” Idina Menzel has achieved every artists dream. Sure, one can create a few albums here and there, but Menzel was talented enough to expand her horizons beyond the studio.

Song of the Week: Cool Kids

By Courtney Thomas
October 14, 2014

“Cools Kids” by Echosmith is one of the most relevant songs on the radio. Society today is all about being cool and hanging out with the popular people,...

Interview with a musician: Lexie Ziolkowski

By Palak Patel
October 7, 2014

Staff writer Palak Patel interviews junior Lexie Ziolkowski about her passion for singing. Ziolkowski showcases her musical talent by singing "For...

Song of the Week: Animals

By Courtney Thomas
October 6, 2014

“Animals” by Maroon 5 is the number one song on their new album “V” which was released Sept. 2. The song itself is very catchy and has taken the radios by storm. The music video for “Animals” has received quite a bit of criticism from sexual assault groups for being dehumanizing to women and making violence look like something fun. I watched the video, and while it does not stray away from the theme of stalking, it does not encourage it either. Most music videos today are shying away from being appropriate and artists are branching out with their music videos to keep up with today’s society. “Animals” is number four on iTunes and is 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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