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Album Review: Let the Bad Times Roll

Alex Hartin gives us a review of The Offspring's newest album, 'Let the Bad Times Roll'.
Alex Hartin, Staff Writer May 5, 2021

After almost a decade, 90s punk band The Offspring return with a surprisingly good album for a band entering their fourth decade. Their first album since 2012s Days Go By finds more of the same energetic...

Amanda Gorman becomes first-ever poet to be featured on Vogue cover | The Independent

Amanda Gorman, America’s Newest Sensation

After the reading of her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration, the young poet continues to rise, and she is no where near done yet.
Jane Shapiro, Staff Writer May 5, 2021

  The rising, ravishing, riveting sensation that is Amanda Gorman has recently clogged the headlines after her astonishing reading of “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden's inauguration. The...

Book review: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Book review: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

This highly accessible and imaginative novel offers a look at a technology-dependent future with surprising breadth, but at times lacks depth.
Ryan Keating, Editor April 11, 2021

It’s not often that a novel can be described as “unknowingly prescient”, but if that label suits any book, it would be noted author Kazuo Ishiguro’s latest. Klara and the Sun walks the...

A virtual chessboard as seen on Chess.com

The Rising Fame of Chess

Why has this 1500-year-old game grown exponentially within the past year?
Trisha George, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

Chess, the board game that has endured for centuries, has recently regained significant traction. Since mid-November 2020, approximately 100,000 people have been joining Chess.com, the world’s largest...

Album Review: Rare Americans 2

This album's unique storytelling focused on the ups and downs of life has its own ups and downs.
Alex Hartin, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

Released March 5, 2021 Genre-defying music, fascinatingly bizarre lyrics, and a “whatever happens, happens,” attitude lead to a listening experience that won’t soon be replicated. The second...

Black Pumas & Brittany Howard To Perform at 2021 Grammy Awards - ATO RECORDS

63rd Annual Grammy Awards Recap

It has been a week since the 2021 Grammy Awards and though this year was different than others due to covid restrictions, it continued traditions by celebrating the music industry and the productions of the year.
Ainsley Massey, Writer March 21, 2021

During many acceptance speeches, musicians noted that music has helped us combat the hardships of the past year. Music unites us and is a method of motivation, especially through challenges. Trevor...

Court Street Cooking Corner: Turkey Bolognese

Court Street Cooking Corner: Turkey Bolognese

Ethan Maher, Editor March 19, 2021

  Recipe By: Stephanie Olson Story We all know beef isn’t quite the best food out there, health-wise. It is a red meat, meaning it contains more saturated fats than other types of meats (the...

Album Review: Look Alive by Black Pistol Fire

While it has its limitations, Black Pistol Fire is a solid two-man band that puts out good quality music.
Alex Hartin, Staff Writer February 15, 2021

Look Alive, the sixth album by the Texas based garage blues band Black Pistol Fire, sees the band expand their sound while remaining true to their roots. Following a string of 5 albums in 6 years, the...

Court Street Cooking Corner: Smoothie Time!

Court Street Cooking Corner: Smoothie Time!

Protein Peanut Butter Banana Snack Smoothie Recipe!
Ava Burchell, Staff Writer February 14, 2021

The 20-minute snack break between second and third block is always hard to handle for virtual students. There isn’t enough time to cook a nice lunch at home, but you can’t be hungry for the second...

Album Review: Basement Style by Jaya the Cat

Jaya the Cat, an ignored band, somehow managed to combine rap-metal and ska pun in a way that works surprisingly well.
Alex Hartin, Staff Writer January 16, 2021

Twenty years ago, Jaya the Cat, a reggae-punk band from Boston put out an album called Basement Style that nobody cared about. It did not go on to become a cult classic and will never find itself on any...

New Year, New Trends. But What Will They be in 2021?

New Year, New Trends. But What Will They be in 2021?

My predictions for the fashion trends of 2021.
Ainsley Massey, Staff Writer January 16, 2021

I believe we all are familiar with the 2020 fashion trend of sweatpants and hoodies. With no need to wear an eye-catching outfit amidst a pandemic, I am hopeful that 2021 will provide us with opportunities...

Album Review: Lighting to the Nations by Diamond Head

Album Review: Lighting to the Nations by Diamond Head

Alex Hartin, Staff Writer January 7, 2021

Originally released October 3rd, 1980 | Rerecorded and re-released November 20th, 2020 Legendary British heavy metal band Diamond Head recently re-recorded their entire debut album, 1980’s Lighting...

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