The primary method of success for any industry is the ability to effectively adapt to changes in society to meet the needs of consumers. For the field of journalism, it is adapting to a new era in the way that news and information is spread throughout the world. That is the overhaul of the internet…
Category: Editorial
Nike’s 30th anniversary of its “Just do it” campaign featuring free agent NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, has rehashed a heated controversy. Kaepernick took a stand, or a lack thereof, for what he believed is racial injustice in America at the beginning of the 2016/2017 NFL season. Kaepernick decided not to…
Colorism In Media
In America, lightness is often associated as being pure, gentle, and soft, but darkness is associated with fear, evil, and negativity. An example of this would be how in movies and television, the hero usually wears white and the villain often wears dark or black clothing. This mindset is prevalent…
Drake is Winning the Rap Game
No other artist on the music scene seems to be having more success right now than Drake. Since his debut in 2009 the Canadian born, actor-turned-rapper has won nearly 100 major awards for his music including three Grammys. He has broken multiple Billboard records in several countries and continues to set…
Cardi B Astonishes with Debut Album
Cardi B released her highly anticipated album Invasion of Privacy on April 6. Cardi B has seen a meteoric rise of success in the past year, coming from being a social media comedian to becoming a household name. After releasing two extremely popular singles and appearing on multiple tracks, the rapper has…
My Dear Melancholy Review
After little to no build up or announcement, the Grammy award-winning artist, The Weeknd released an EP, My Dear Melancholy,. The project shows that The Weeknd at least for the moment is back to his dark R&B roots. After the release of Starboy the album, many thought The Weeknd was moving away from the R&B style he first started with to more of an electric pop sound like “Starboy” or “Can’t Feel My Face.” My Dear Melancholy, is, for…
Murs: A Strange Journey Into the Unimaginable
Veteran rapper Murs gives a deep look into his personal life, cushioned by some throwback, underground style in his latest project: A Strange Journey Into the Unimaginable. The South Central, Los Angeles rapper has been in the game since 1996. He has released nearly two dozen recorded works since – either as a solo…
Chloe x Halle Proves the Kids Are Alright with their Debut Album
Beyonce’s proteges, Chloe x Halle, released their album The Kids are Alright on March 23. Since they were signed to Parkwood Entertainment in 2015, Chloe and Halle Bailey have been hard at work to break into the music industry. The duo’s music has been featured in multiple films and television shows and they have released multiple…
Is There an Answer to America’s Gun Problem?
Gun violence and it’s ever- increasing prevalence is and has been an intense and divisive issue in America for nearly half a century and seems to be going nowhere soon. News reports of deadly mass shootings such as those seen in Las Vegas in 2017, which resulted in the death of 59 concertgoers, and the…
A Picture of Your Family
Pony League, an Atlanta based band of close-knit college friends, will officially release their latest album, A Picture of Your Family Friday, March 23. Pony League is most known for their ability to create honest and raw music that paints a picture throughout each verse. With this album, fans can expect nothing less than artwork. …