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Emmaus sweeps Scholastic Art Awards

Cyan Kvacky, Culture Contributor March 5, 2023

This previously ran in our February 2023 issue.  The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a prestigious opportunity for creative students to showcase their talents for possible scholarships and resume builders.  The Scholastic Art Awards is the...

Jibilian tattoos a client. Photo courtesy of Jibilian.

Rachel Jibilian

Sadie Dallas, Former Deputy Arts & Culture Editor May 23, 2022

This previously ran in our April 2022 print issue. Creative freedom is vital to Rachel Jibilian’s artwork. Whether said art is in a sketchbook or tattooed on a client, the 23-year-old doesn’t want to have to answer to anyone but herself.  An...

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The importance of funding arts programs

Editorial Board May 8, 2022

This previously ran in our April 2022 print issue.  April 15 is World Art Day, which celebrates artists across the world and their work. Officially created by UNESCO in 2019, this day is to recognize artists both present and future and to inspire...

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Bonsai: an ever growing art

Ayaan Shah, Former Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

This previously ran in our October 2021 print issue. This past May, I visited a bonsai nursery in New Jersey to get a bonsai tree after weeks of careful research.  I came away with one and so much more.  I realized why the Japanese art is so appealing...

Photo courtesy of Genius.

Young Thug and YSL drop bulky “Slime Language 2”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor April 22, 2021

After several months barren of lots of exciting music, Young Thug and his label members put out the expansive and spicy Slime Language 2 on April 16. This new addition follows up the 2018 record Slime Language, a decent effort with a handful of memorable...

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Lil Nas X’s descent to fame

Sydnie Howard, Former Deputy Features Editor April 14, 2021

Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, unfortunately, brings along many religiously affiliated people who will say that queer people are going to hell by simply being who they are. Somehow, these same people are getting mad when openly gay artist, Lil...

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The Weeknd thrills at Super Bowl LV Halftime Show

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor February 8, 2021

Following an overtly successful year in 2020, The Weeknd delivered one of the best Super Bowl halftime performances in the last handful of years.  As if standing out as one of the most popular artists of the last decade and proving why on several...

Anticipated Albums of 2021

Anticipated Albums of 2021

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor January 26, 2021

With 2020 in the rearview and some albums released still in rotation, music fans await for several records from various artists to see the light of day in 2021.  Adele: TBA. It’s been nearly six years since Adele has dropped an album and once again...

2021 Anticipated Rap Albums

2021 Anticipated Rap Albums

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor January 26, 2021

2020 was a pretty solid year for rap/hip-hop, with smaller names flourishing, but with the new year, fans suspect the big names will make a return. Drake: Certified Lover Boy. Even though Drake has released at least one project in some capacity since...

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Playboi Carti drops long awaited “Whole Lotta Red”

Jacob Welsko, Former Culture Editor January 15, 2021

After some two years of waiting and hyping up the project, Playboi Carti finally released his third album Whole Lotta Red on Christmas day.  Die hard Carti fans have been anticipating this record for quite some time, with a leak surfacing every once...

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