CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer Everywhere the British vocalist goes, M.I.A. (Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam) causes a stir. Having been previously denied a visa to enter the United States and condemned due to the political nature of some of her songs. This artist is a one-woman revolt against societal conventions, and she brings her rebellion into her music and onto the stage at … [Read more...] about Hip Vegoose Music Festival certainly not ‘M.I.A.’
Newcomers show signs of change
OLESYA SALNIKOVAA&E Assistant Good music is rare; great music is even rarer. Discovering new music that is great is a delicious pleasure that is reserved for the most rare of times. The other weekend, I happened to have one such moment when I accidentally came across a new artist whose music is refreshingly new and, at the same time, reminiscent of guitar and vocal … [Read more...] about Newcomers show signs of change
Finding ‘you’ among the unoriginality
AMY LARSONStaff Writer Growing up, each of us heard again and again that we were unique. We heard it at school, from family, or from whichever Sesame Street character happened to be on television that day. When we were little, it was easy to believe that there was no one in the whole world like us. But now we have grown up. The world was smaller then, and we were much more … [Read more...] about Finding ‘you’ among the unoriginality
Station 88 firefighters protect in time of need
CAITLIN WHITEAssistant Living Editor You heard from your friends who were stranded on and off campus during the fire. You heard from the administrators about the steps they took to keep us safe. But now, listen to the voices outside our campus who see the other side of the flame, who head toward instead of away from fire. Step into the flame-retardant boots of the men who put … [Read more...] about Station 88 firefighters protect in time of need
After a four-year ‘blackout,’ Britney is back
LAURA JOHNSONAssistant A&E Editor Britney Spears is in a trance. She was in one at the MTV Video Music Awards; she was in one during her entire marriage to Kevin Federline. She is still in one on her highly anticipated new album, “Blackout.” It is a very tough call whether this trance is drug-induced or simply a malfunction of Britney’s mind: but, whatever the reason, … [Read more...] about After a four-year ‘blackout,’ Britney is back