Lifestyles
24 years after the tragic death of Selena, the singer continues to resonate with younger generations
Photo courtesy of Chulita Vinyl Club Story by Samantha Avalos / Contributing Writer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the Mexican-American Tejano queen who climbed the charts with her ’90s hits like “Como la Flor” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” was only 23 years old when she was killed by her fan club manager on March 31, 1995. While …
Opinion: Spoiler Alert – Punk sucks
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Story by Allison Borrell / Contributing Writer To all the old-school punk fans out there: I hate to break it to you, but punk sucks. Don’t get me wrong, punk has its importance in the realm of culture and music. When it hit the scene in the ‘70s, it hit …
‘What’s your sign?’: The latest ice-breaker question among millennials
Photos and story by Allison Borrell / Contributing Writer If you’re a millennial, you’ve probably been asked the question, “What’s your sign?” a few times. And if you’re a millennial who is into astrology, that might be one of the questions you ask someone when first meeting them. This is the case for MTSU student …
Review: James Blake captures elements of contemporary cinema on ‘Assume Form’
Photo Courtesy of Stereogum Story by Isong Maro/ Contributing Writer British artist James Blake’s fourth studio album, titled “Assume Form,” was released Friday. This project comes off Blake’s several notable high profile collaborations on projects for Jay Z, Beyoncé, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar and a host of others. The album is 12 tracks long, and …
Film Review: Adam McKay reveals strong yet invisible hand in ‘Vice’
Photo courtesy of Annapurna Pictures Story by Maria de Guzman / Contributing Writer People aren’t exactly jumping at the chance to watch a historical dramedy about one of the most controversial political figures in United States history on Christmas Day. Out of all the topics to avoid during this holiday season, politics is typically at …
Review: Meek Mill’s ‘Championship’ is a strong comeback album
Photo courtesy of Revolt Story by Isong Maro / Contributing Writer Philadelphia artist Meek Mill’s has released his fourth studio album, titled “Championships.” The album follows his mixtape (EP) released earlier this year, “Legends of the Summer,” and both projects come off the back of his well publicized run-in with the law that saw him incarcerated …