

P!nk, the three-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter, released her newest album TRUSTFALL Feb. 17, 2023. From the album cover, to the featured artists, to the meaning behind the name, P!nk’s ninth album is an emotional and powerful addition to her discography. The album cover features P!nk standing on top of a fallen tree, her wind blown rose-pink dress revealing her black army boots. P!nk looks...

Cocaine Bear, directed by Elizabeth Banks and from Lord Miller Productions, is a campy, twisted, and hilarious film that is so bad, it’s good. After directing chick-flick-type movies such as Pitch Perfect 2 and Charlie’s Angels, this project is a step in an entirely new direction for Elizabeth Banks. Released Feb. 24, Cocaine Bear grossed 23.1 million dollars over its first weekend at the box...

Elvis: Released June 24, 2022, Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann, holds up a magnifying glass to the early influences of Elvis Presley as an upcoming artist. The emphasis on his childhood upbringing, specifically his immersion in Black gospel, provides the audience with a look into the origins of Elvis’ music. However, this movie seemed to neglect the prominent opinion that Elvis exploited...

The spotlight often shines on Archie William’s advanced drama students, preparing for college and their creative careers. However, the time has come to open the curtain on beginning drama students as they explore their passions and grow in their craft. Archie Williams’ drama department has two sections, beginning and advanced. The two have separate productions throughout the year. Marian...

Wednesday, March 8 marks the opening night of Archie William’s beginning-level drama performance, Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood. Adapted from Adam Szymkowicz’s 2017 book, this unique production takes on the original story of Robin Hood, with a few key twists. The twist reveals itself within the first moments of the show; Maid Marian’s secret identity is Robin Hood. Genderbending...

On Feb. 3, indie rock artist Somebody's Child, also known as Cian Godfrey, released his debut self-titled album. Somebody's Child leaves fans entranced for 40 minutes, loaded with anthems and ballads featuring Godfrey as he pours his heart out. Every lyric addresses challenges he faces while transitioning into adulthood. By laying loud electric guitar solos over methodic drum beats, Godfrey sets...

From lust to wrath, Quentin Tarantino's 2003 cult classic Kill Bill takes a straightforward path to exposing the dark side of humankind. Not shying away from gore, Tarantino blends nauseating scenes to convey that the all-consuming nature of revenge isn’t worth it. Kill Bill follows the ex-assassin Beatrix Kiddo - also called “The Bride” (Uma Thurman) - waking from a four-year-long coma....

90’s heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio has won 101 awards for his emotive acting and production, and the foundation for his intensive acting comes from the unique roles the actor plays. From a teenage heroin addict in The Basketball Diaries to a third-class boy entangled with a first-class girl in Titanic, Leo covers all of the capital vices. Here are four of his best. Lust: Titanic The...

Coffee and chocolate, coffee and caramel, and now coffee and pistachios? Starbucks brought back its Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Frappuccino, along with a new twist, the Pistachio Cream Cold Brew. Cold foam flavors are luxurious crowd pleasers, leaving customers buzzing with the newest addition. Are the original pistachio beverages best or will the cold brew succeed its predecessors? With hints...

On Dec. 2, rock band Distant released their newest single dubbed “Orphan of Blight.” With only a four-minute track, the band lets their message smoothly intertwine with their instrumentals. However, the demonic nature of the song proves to be as harsh on the ears as it is on one’s soul, leaving the only takeaway for listeners to be mental trauma. Distant started in 2014 as a small rock...

Ranging from Grand Theft Auto to the Pokémon franchise, video games have historically featured blatant misogyny. Whether female characters served subservient roles, were overly sexualized, or weak relative to their male counterparts – sexism is ingrained in video game culture. In light of the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, set to release November 18, 2022, Pokémon is on track to move past their...

1) Monty Python and The Holy Grail One of few acceptable slapstick comedies. Amazing script. Amusing characterization. 5/5 feathers. 2) Office Space Highlights the shortcomings of corporate America. Captivating character development. 5/5 feathers. 3) Ocean’s Eleven A classic heist film. Fast-changing plot and prodigious acting. 4.5/5 feathers. 4) Fight Club A...