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Opinion: Four upcoming concerts to keep on your radar

By Tom Cramer · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020

There are many concerts that come every year to the state of Michigan. Here’s a helpful guide to figuring out which shows you want to see this year.

Opinion: Students need to recognize the importance of their rights and liberties

By Reid Scott · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

We, as students and Americans, must remember to recognize and utilize our liberties by treating each other with respect regardless of our differences. We should all walk the walk, take responsibility for our actions and lead by example.

Review: "Miss Americana," Taylor Swifts latest Netflix documentary, gets personal and political

By Kassandra Olschanski · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

Taylor Swift speaks up about politics, her love life, the process of her songwriting and what it is like to find happiness without anyone else’s input.

Opinion: The GOP drops the facade

By Parker Lazar · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

After 9 days of trial proceedings, Republicans are desperate to acquit the president and put the trial behind them. While they tried at first to mask their intentions, Republican Senators are now being more open and honest about how they really feel: that the president should be above the law.

Advice: Be mindful of your thoughts and surroundings for a happier mindset

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Often times, we move through a day and just go through the motions. This is helped along by digitized entertainment. It’s important to take a step back, listen to what’s around you, and be mindful.

Review: "Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina" has an organic plot and a great balance of sinister storylines

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” released part three of the tv series on Netflix. The show continues to have an engaging plot line that unfolds throughout the series.

Opinion: Eastern Michigan University’s interim gym set-up is less than ideal for students and faculty

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

The Rec IM’s gym spaces are currently over-packed and under-supplied.

Review: Demi Lovato debuts heartfelt song at the 62nd Annual Grammy's

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Almost two years after her public drug overdose in July 2018, Lovato has returned strong and empowering.

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Opinion: Trump impeachment trial through the eyes of 'political' college students

By Tiffany King · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

With the impeachment trial underway, two students who are pretty well-versed in politics - and who have been following the impeachment trial since the very beginning - give their opinions on it.

Advice: Workaholism - especially to cope - is harmful

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

Take it from someone who knows: hard work can help you, but only if it’s placed in the right part of your life and not used as an avoidance or coping mechanism.

Review: In "Music To Be Murdered By," Eminem embraces anger and supremacy

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Slim Shady is back and we are living in his world like an apocalyptic playground! Marshall Mathers put out a surprise release of his eleventh studio album “Music To Be Murdered By” and social media is railing off the tracks. The 20-song LP features frequent collaborators Royce da 5’9 and Skylar Grey along with new, promising artists Young M.A. and Don Tolliver.

Review: "A Fall from Grace" delivers the usual Tyler Perry twists

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Tyler Perry brings his twisty talent to Netflix in this new Netflix Original film about marriage and murder.

Opinion: Supporting your friends' art is important

By Kassandra Olschanski · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

Showing up for your friends is important, but showing up for them and supporting their creative work - whatever that might be - is just as important.

Review: Mac Miller reveals his closing evolution on "Circles"

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

A posthumous Mac Miller album, titled “Circles,“ has been released to much fanfare, reminding fans that Mac has a strong legacy and impact as a person and musician.

Review: "Bad Boys For Life" puts modern, spicy flavor on a timeless franchise

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return to the big screen to show that the Bad Boys are still as entertaining as ever.

Halsey displays emotional bravery and versatile sound on new album "Manic"

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

Check out this mixed-genre, heartfelt album by Halsey that anyone can appreciate.

Review: Michelle Obama's "Becoming" reminds us that life is about the journey

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Jan. 27, 2020

Obama wrote the memoir “Becoming,“ that is filled with detail and exquisite writing. The topics range from heavy to light and this memoir goes far beyond her years as First Lady.

Opinion: The Pistons need to consider making these moves before the trade deadline

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

In light of the Pistons’ current struggles, a trade could positively change the mediocre course this team is on.

Review: Mac Miller says goodbye on "Circles"

By Charles Post · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

Mac Miller, who passed away on Sept. 7, 2018, had his posthumous album “Circles” released on Friday, Jan. 17. Circles is the follow-up to “Swimming,” which came out the month before his death at the age of 26. He was working on “Circles” at the time of his death so friend and producer Jon Brion completed the album with the permission of Mac Miller’s family.