Art by Autumn Hardwick A familiar object sits in the corner of my room. The sunset orange colors stare back at me as I contemplate my decisions. The stress of schoolwork, among other things, has brought me to a breaking point. The answer is right there. So, I grab my basketball, lace my shoes and go to work. It doesn't matter whether it's on the concrete or on the … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: My Confession to Basketball
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Drake Celebrates His Birthday with New Music
Image Courtesy of Young Money EntertainmentIt was Champagne Papi’s 30th birthday, but he gifted his followers with new songs. The new releases are part of an upcoming project titled “More Life” that will drop in December. He doesn't want it to be another album or mixtape, but a playlist that becomes the soundtrack of our lives, Drake said. Although each song … [Read more...] about Drake Celebrates His Birthday with New Music
This Month’s New Releases Promise Great Albums
Photo courtesy of XL RecordingsSeemingly as a reward for powering through midterms, a few of our mainstays in music just dropped new singles and album previews that leave us anticipating what else they have in store for us in the upcoming months.Justin Bieber Love him or hate him, Justin Bieber has been releasing hit after hit lately, thanks to the collaboration with the upper … [Read more...] about This Month’s New Releases Promise Great Albums
Coach-Hella Over-Rated
Photo Courtesy of Alan Paone//Creative Commons The warm weather that showed up recently is a sure sign that summer is right around the corner. Summer is a time when you can relax, grab an iced coffee and drive down the freeway with music blasting with your friends like you’re all part of a Lana Del Rey music video. And speaking of music, summer brings with it a plethora … [Read more...] about Coach-Hella Over-Rated
If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late
Art by Alysha Tsuji My relationship with Drake is a lot like my relationship with my senior year. A week ago, I didn’t like Drake. I never caught on to the fan craze. “Thank Me Later,” “Take Care,” “Nothing Was The Same” — none of it captivated me. Whenever someone said, “Drake,” all I could picture was Jimmy Brooks, the wheelchair kid. Sure he had his bangers, “Best I … [Read more...] about If You’re Reading This, It’s Not Too Late