Uncovering the origins of Lovers Rock Sofia Biagio February 15, 2024 Black Culture, Cultural Commentary, Music History One day on my routine walk to class, “Lovers Rock” by TV Girl came on through shuffle. Call it overstated or cliché, but for some reason, this song always pulls on my heart strings. The sweet swells of vio...
Shoutout to my ex(es) Stephanie Enciso March 1, 2021 Creative Writing, Mixtapes One of the most bittersweet moments after a break up is confronting the link that was created between that ex and music. It’s sweet because they were able to introduce you to music that provided the soundtrac...
Match Made in Heaven: How Spotify on Tinder Reveals the True You Paloma Macias December 12, 2020 Columns and Opinions, Creative Writing Cell phones have been integrally woven into the tapestry of the twenty-first century. As a staple of modernity, the iPhone has been at the forefront of this technical revolution. According to a 2007 Apple press...
Godspeed Stanley Quiros February 8, 2020 Columns and Opinions The following is dedicated to Honey. Godspeed. I am breaking down to “Take Care” by SASAMI. This is not the first time in recent weeks. I am not alone tonight, one roommate playing Minecraft and the oth...
The love stinks playlist Makaila Heifner February 12, 2019 Multimedia If you feel like February is a constant onslaught of pink hearts, roses, and chocolates, or maybe you’re just not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day, we have a playlist of some of the best anti-love song...
The trajectory of your love life: a playlist Vivian Chen April 20, 2018 Columns and Opinions, Mixtapes "open" - rhye this is where you start. heartbroken, obviously. stay open let's try again. "i was all over her" - salvia palth a little jaded, a little nostalg...
Spouting Gold: KAMAU talks new album, free speech, police brutality, race, love, growth Natalie Silver October 22, 2017 Interview KAMAU is your first name? Yes. Does it mean anything? Quiet Warrior. Do you think that’s what you are? I think I am what I am. * * * September 22 was a sunny Friday afternoon on a strangely subdued Sp...