MTSU library offers Ancestry trial for students to explore family history
Story by Caroline Colvard/Contributing Writer This story was written prior to COVID-19 being declared a pandemic. The MTSU Library is now closed. If interested in this program, please contact library staff Kristen West at K.West@mtsu.edu Among the many features Middle Tennessee State University offers, there is now a program that allows students to look up …
“The Invisible Man” movie review: you won’t see this one coming
Photo courtesy of The Cinemaholic Story by Delaney Johnson/Contributing Writer This review contains spoilers Film producer Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, gave the latest reboot of The Invisible Man film series a sinister twist. Written and directed by Leigh Whannell, the film follows Cecilia Kass, portrayed by Elisabeth Moss, as she attempts to escape …
Album review: Jhene Aiko gets meditative on “Chilombo”
Photo courtesy of Singersroom Story by Salina Vongsanith/Contributing Writer Jhene Aiko released her 3rd studio album, “Chilombo,” on March 6th, which focuses on the healing nature of sound while also highlighting stories about a relationship. Aiko, an American R&B singer, explores new sounds on “Chilombo” that tell the story of her relationships while becoming invested …
Best movies of 2019: spoilers, Cats is number one
Photo courtesy of Flickering Myth Story by Brandon Black/Lifestyles Editor Here it is. The fans have been clamoring for it, so I figured the time had come to get it out there and let everyone know what films were, in my opinion, the best of the best in 2019. The thing is, I considered doing …
Up in flames: “Once Were Brothers” documentary review
Photo courtesy of Den of Geek Story by John Cantor/Contributing Writer “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band” is the journey of a group of musicians that went on to mean a lot more than just another backing band striking out on their own; A group so important in the musical and cultural lexicon …
MTSU hosts second annual Urban Awards honoring black creatives
Story and Photos by Reana Gibson/Contributing Writer BET met MTSU once again with the return of the second annual Urban Awards on Friday. The Urban Awards was created by Urban Entertainment in 2019. The event is dedicated to celebrating black excellence. This year’s awards focused on creativity in the community and honoring the accomplishments of …