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Opinion: An honest review of athletic supplements

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

A look into the world of supplements and a review of what they did for me

Review: Classic and glamorous looks dominated the Oscars

By Tom Cramer · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

The Oscars’ red carpet was incredible this year. It was a night where the stars showed their best style.

Opinion: Turnout isn't the golden ticket Bernie wants it to be

By Heather Weigel · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

If Sanders wants to build turnout, he has to build it not only with new and young voters, but also with swing voters in districts which handed over the House to the Democrats in 2018. Simply increasing turnout won’t solve a perceived inability to form necessary coalitions.

Advice: Deciding on a major can be hard

By Kassandra Olschanski · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Navigating college can be hard enough without the added stress of trying to figure out what to major in.

Review: Lil Nas X has just released a nostalgic video for a remixed version of his song "Rodeo"

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Check out this new "Thriller" inspired video featuring both Nas and Lil Nas.

Opinion: Riverside Arts Center continually demonstrates its commitment to building community

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Riverside Arts Center is committed to the Ypsilanti community. It provides countless opportunities to get involved and learn new things.

Advice: Working out consistently can help your mental health

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020

Working out consistently can help you overcome the challenges of mental illness.

Review: Ryan Beatty changes the idea of pop in his new album while playing with new sounds and themes

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

This is more than just another pop album; this artist brings a ton of versatility to the table on his new LP.

Review: "Troop Zero" comedically shows the intricacies of childhood friendship

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

“Troop Zero” does a great job articulating meaningful messages and conveying self-discovery, while also showing the intricacies of childhood friendship and how much they can affect one's mind.

Review: Lil Wayne is back but not better than ever

By Charles Post · Monday, Feb. 10, 2020

Lil Wayne’s recently released album, “Funeral,” came out on Friday, Jan. 31 via Young Money and Republic. With help from a long list of top tier producers, Lil Wayne put out his first album since 2018’s “Tha Carter V.” He also had features from Big Sean, Lil Baby, Takeoff, The-Dream and 2 Chainz, among others. The album is 76 minutes in length.

Advice: How to show your support to your friends

By Kassandra Olschanski · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

A key component to being a good friend is knowing how to show up for them and be there for them in their hardest times.

Review: Super Bowl LIV key plays and takeaways

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

A review of the 54th Super Bowl and some introspection into what needed to happen for each team to win.

Opinion: Thank You, Mitt Romney

By Parker Lazar · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

In the face of threats from his own party, Mitt Romney was willing to stand up for what he believed in. I, for one, am thankful that he did. This article is addressed directly to Romney himself as a personal “thank you.”

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Opinion: GameAbove can do better

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

GameAbove is a group of EMU alumni who have donated $13.5 million in the last school year. They can stand to make improvements in what they choose to fund.

Opinion: Both Iowa and the lack of high-profile endorsements spell uncertainty for Dems

By Heather Weigel · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

The counting controversy in Iowa shows that voters and the Democratic elites may not be on the same page, although Iowa is not entirely representative demographically to the rest of the nation. Endorsements, including those of Michigan politicians, don’t give much of a clearer picture, either.

Review: Why you should listen to underrated artist Donna Missal

By Layla McMurtrie · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

This indie-pop artist deserves way more recognition, so check her out and share her music with your friends!

Review: "Nora From Queens" highlights a comedic Asian American millennial experience in New York

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

Lovers of "Broad City," which has been off the air since March 2019, would really love the entire concept of the series. The series uses concept art throughout the episodes in the same fashion that Broad City did in its run; however, “Nora From Queens" is still a show of its own.

Opinion: Political fandom is a growing threat

By Parker Lazar · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

Despite the seemingly unanimous agreement of the dangers of President Trump, Democratic voters are still more willing to accept a second Trump term than support a Democrat outside of their favorite candidate. The growing obsession with candidates is a dangerous sign suggesting a deeper issue within our democratic system.

Opinion: Best dressed at the Grammy Awards - my favorite looks from music's biggest night

By Tom Cramer · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

The Grammy Awards are a show about the music, but the fashion matters too. With social media, people know within minutes the reaction to what a star is wearing on the red carpet.

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Opinion: Ypsilanti's greatest adversary is its own debt crisis

By Marcus Lawniczak · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

High crime might be Ypsilanti’s most talked about problem, but its debt crisis stays under the radar. The Water Street purchase, which was supposed to be Ypsilanti’s beacon of hope and prosperity, may have been its undoing.