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“The Tortured Poets Department” is heartbreakingly dazzling
We hereby conduct this review of Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” This album includes 31 tortured and poetic songs, unlike anything Swift has done before. Listening to this album feels like reading someone’s diary. It’s honest,… Read More ›
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A reflection of the “college experience” from a graduating senior
Four years ago, I walked across a stage in a cap and gown and received my high school diploma. I would be attending Samford University to study marketing and accounting. Now, I am graduating in less than two weeks from… Read More ›
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It is fine to be undecided
As a college student, I am constantly being asked “What’s your major?” But what do you say if you don’t have one? About 20-50% of college students start out undecided and around 33% of students in bachelor’s programs change their… Read More ›
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Lizzy McAlpine brings older, more mature sound to new album
I have been a fan of Lizzy McAlpine since her second album “five seconds flat.” I had high expectations, but with her third studio album, “Older,” nothing could be better than this. You probably know her hit song “ceilings” which… Read More ›
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INSIDE THE TRIBUTARY
In a small office with an even smaller staff, a few students at Arkansas State University are working to curate a collection of short stories, poetry, artwork and more all by A-State students. The Tributary is A-State’s yearly literary magazine… Read More ›
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MARCH MUSIC MADNESS
If you haven’t been tuned in to the radio, Spotify, TikTok or wherever you discover new music lately, you have missed out on a month full of extraordinary new music. From albums to EPs: March has been absolute music madness. … Read More ›
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The kids shouldn’t have to stay quiet on set
If you are like me, you grew up watching Nickelodeon shows like “iCarly,” “Victorious,” “Drake and Josh,” and more. Despite the silly, carefree nature of these TV shows, a recent docuseries, “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,”… Read More ›
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Still living in a Barbie world eight months later
It hasn’t even been a year since “Barbie” came out, but this film about girlhood, the patriarchy and plastic dolls is already a classic. It addresses the plights of being a woman while still celebrating femininity, traditional or otherwise. The… Read More ›
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Stop exploiting children for content
Imagine your entire childhood was filmed and uploaded to YouTube. All your temper tantrums, embarrassing moments and awkward phases are available to anyone with internet access. This is the reality for kids on family vlog channels. Many family vloggers, those… Read More ›
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On your mark, get set, walk!
He takes a deep breath as he approaches the starting line and looks out at the long stretch of track in front of him. It’s early in the morning, but he’s ready to go. The starting pistol fires, and he… Read More ›