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(10/01/21 12:03pm)
Our generation is obsessed with the idea of being different, being bold, and being the center of attention. We do affirmations, wear shiny clothing, and have thousands of Instagram followers. However, it only goes skin deep before our differences are no longer celebrated. When people begin to think outside of the norm and have different opinions and thoughts, it all comes to a screeching halt. When in fact, this is where we should be prospering and building off of each other’s ideas and experiences, learning to love and appreciate people for who they are and not just what they look like. This is something I’d expect would come naturally to such an accepting generation who, as stated previously, celebrate diversity. However, when it comes to an individual’s intellectual or emotional difference, we land at an impasse, and Nicki Minaj has been the most recent victim of this phenomenon.
(10/07/21 1:21pm)
There are so many people and nations that fall under the title of Latin, which translates into a ton of talent and culture across the world. Latinx artists have always been shaping music in more ways than one. Even in the U.S., there have been plenty of influential and growing artists who also represent another country in their music. Whether that be Selena, Kali Uchis, J Balvin, Rosalia, Bad Bunny and so many more. Fans of music have so much to owe to Latinx musicians for their impact on the American music scene. Here are a few artists who hail or descended from Spanish speaking countries.
(09/23/21 4:05pm)
What is the first thing you think of when you think of Spiderman? Unless you are J. Jonah Jameson, you probably think of an awkward teen who swings between skyscrapers with web-shooters and says funny jokes. Whether you are a die-hard comic fan, or someone who just watches the movies, there is an undeniable aura of innocence that comes from the famous web-head. To think his story started with a murder would be surprising to those unfamiliar with the character. In almost every Spiderman story, his call to action comes from the death of his Uncle Ben, who raised Peter Parker after his parents were no longer around. He is seen in almost every Spiderman movie, but that does not mean they all use him well.
(09/22/21 1:00pm)
The Western movie genre has given us some of the greatest stories in Hollywood. This genre has given us excellent storytelling, memorable villains and heroes, and amazing settings and scenery. Clint Eastwood has been the star of many of these beloved Westerns. "Unforgiven," "Good, Bad, and The Ugly," and "A Fistful of Dollars," just to name a few. Eastwood's legacy in this genre will forever be celebrated and remembered. My father had me watch these films at an early age, so the level of respect and love for Eastwood and his Westerns will always be close to my heart.
(09/20/21 1:00pm)
Before I start I will say I am no fan of Drake as a person, but have always enjoyed his music. When this album was released I was not expecting anything revolutionary or mind blowing due to the nature of Drake’s previous releases. I was not expecting Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly,” or Kanye West’s “Yeezus” or even another version of Drake’s “More Life” but I still was disappointed. I am not saying this is a horrible album, but it is just lame even for Drake. “CLB” comes off as Drake's most unimaginative and mediocre album to date. As a side note, I will not be mentioning Kanye West’s “Donda” since this is about “CLB” even though it has become common knowledge that these albums are competing against one another.
(09/16/21 3:14pm)
Hip-Hop stars Kanye West and Drake both released their long awaited albums around the same time a few weeks ago. I won't go in depth on either of them, but I feel like they are both mediocre in comparison to what most people wanted. I feel that the other two artists were too worried about each other and sales and music streams to accomplish anything special. Instead, I have listed a few albums that I have enjoyed more than "Donda" or "Certified Lover Boy" that should have been given the same spotlight as the former.
(09/09/21 1:00pm)
When it comes to Marvel movies, it seems there is a clear formula for crafting the beloved superhero films that they create. In most of these films, the story is well balanced and well-paced and features a strong cast. There are times I wish that Marvel would drift away from this basic formula as it can be repetitive but I guess the old saying is “if it ain't broke don't fix it.”
(09/07/21 1:00pm)
Seemingly out of nowhere, the artist, SZA tweeted “dumping random thoughts” with a Soundcloud link attached on Aug. 22. This link lead to a Soundcloud account that only had three singles posted. This was honestly a blindside for me as a fan, since there was no buzz of her releasing music anytime soon. Besides a few recent features as of late, she has not officially released music since December of 2020, when she gave us the single “Good Days”. Her last studio album was a long four years ago when she came out with her debut album "CTRL". This dump of three songs isn’t official since it was released under a fake name, but could signal more music from SZA soon.
(09/04/21 1:00pm)
Whether you are new to the Ypsilanti area or have been here for years, food is a big part of most people's lives, and I am personally always looking for amazing new food. While some people can be pretty picky, I’m definitely an adventurous eater and love trying dishes from a variety of different cultures, something I got from my mother who has been introducing me to food from around the world since I was young. Now, I love introducing great places to eat, sharing my love of food even further. Here are some of my favorite restaurants in Ypsilanti I have tried and loved:
(09/04/21 1:00pm)
Whether you are new to the area, maybe a freshman at EMU looking for things to do, or simply searching for more experiences in the town, Ypsilanti has a plethora of amazing spots to check out from food to nature, shopping and more. Here are some of my favorite cures for boredom in Ypsilanti:
(08/25/21 5:19pm)
Review: The Suicide Squad is the best movie of the summer
(08/17/21 11:21pm)
After blowing the world away with his otherworldly style all-around, Lil Nas X has returned for another shocker of a music video. The single, titled “INDUSTRY BABY,” features rapper Jack Harlow and is all about exceeding what others expected from you.
(08/17/21 11:17pm)
Review: Space Jam is a Two-Hour Advertisement
(07/29/21 2:24am)
Review: Call Me If You Get Lost is a soulful summer listen
(07/28/21 3:50am)
In this day and age, it seems there are so many crime dramas that each additional one just over saturates the genre. Honestly, how many more crime dramas or mob stories do we need? There are the greats, like the Godfathers, Sopranos, and Goodfellas. Following that, it is basically just your regular crime drama with some predictable double-crossing that will be entertaining for a night in with your spouse and that’s about it.
(07/29/21 2:22am)
Review: Black Widow was worth the long wait
(07/05/21 12:23am)
Comedy in my opinion, is the hardest to review because it is subjective. I love that different groups of people have their own unique sense of humor, but even the easiest of laughers will struggle with this film.
(06/23/21 10:11pm)
You know what I love about good films? They have the ability to draw emotion out of me. Good filmmaking has the ability to convey the emotions of characters to viewers clearly. The goal should be to get us to feel something and to be able to have the appropriate mood or emotion that the film is showing us with said characters.
(06/17/21 10:01pm)
I would like to start this review out with a shout to the Landmark Main Art Theater down in Royal Oak that unfortunately had to close its doors. This theater holds a special place for me. The Main was where I got my love for watching small art house films from this theater. I can say my love for movies started from going to the Main. Truly a historical place and I will miss it, thank you for the memories.
(06/17/21 10:23pm)
Let me start off by saying this, I used to really despise musicals. I would always avoid and trash them without giving them a watch. But, now as I grow older and gain a little more wisdom I have started to develop my movie taste buds. I have seen Hamilton, La La Land, and Sweeney Todd just to throw a few out there. I have come to the conclusion that I really enjoy musicals now.