Before ‘Rick and Morty,’ the MCU and Childish Gambino, there was ‘Community’ By Max Patten | 01/27/2020 “Community” writer and creator Dan Harmon is better known today as the brains behind “Rick and Morty,” and his style of nerdy humor that has since become an object of either fierce fandom or rolled eyes spawned from his work on this unassuming sitcom. READ MORE
‘Circles’ serves as a beautiful remembrance of Mac Miller’s talent By Emily Hamilton | 1/23/2020 10:00pm Two days before what would have been the artist's 28th birthday, Mac Miller's posthumous album "Circles" was released.
2020 vision: Upcoming albums to get excited for By Robin Schwartzkopf | 01/22/2020 What’s better for a new year than new music? These are some of the projects to look forward to in 2020, and some old faithful tunes while you wait. READ MORE
Ariana Grande and the problem of racial ambiguity By Darryle Aldridge | 01/22/2020 It seems as though America knows everything about Ariana Grande. The one thing America has yet to figure out? Her race. READ MORE
Ten TV and film podcasts to listen to instead of political commentary By Eme Massarelli | 01/17/2020 The best part about entertainment podcasts is that you can easily curate what you listen to based on the type of media that most interests you. READ MORE
‘Rare’ is a fresh take on pop music By Darryle Aldridge | 01/16/2020 On her new album “Rare,” Selena Gomez is resilient, self-assured and confident. READ MORE
Movies? That’s so last decade By Kate Granruth | 01/15/2020 I’m starting to think it’s no coincidence that Oscars season and flu season have so much overlap — a kick em’ while they’re already down situation. READ MORE
Why can’t it be her? By Robin Schwartzkopf | 01/12/2020 If the film world has agreed to put any stock in this entity called the Oscars, why shouldn’t women demand representation? READ MORE
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is the ‘Star Wars’ film Gen Z needed By Caitlin Woodford | 01/08/2020 A self-proclaimed “Star Wars” expert’s take on the newest trilogy and its epic conclusion. READ MORE
Tyler, The Creator surprises fans with two-song release By Sarah Howorth | 01/08/2020 Although the new tracks are different, both songs remain soulful and representative of the captivating, powerhouse verses common to each Tyler, The Creator production. READ MORE
UPC announces DaBaby ticket giveaway By Robin Schwartzkopf | 01/08/2020 In order to be entered in the giveaway, students must follow UPC and JPJ on Instagram, like the UPC post about the giveaway, and tag three friends in the comments section of the post. READ MORE
Eddie Murphy brings his A-game to ‘Saturday Night Live’ By Joseph Riley | 01/01/2020 The man who almost single handedly revived “Saturday Night Live” in the early 80s returned as host, bringing with him a wide array of characters not seen since his glory days. READ MORE
‘A Christmas Carol’ on FX drags its chains By Paige Hillman | 12/27/2019 FX aired a novel take on Dickens’s classic “A Christmas Carol” last Thursday, notably excluding Kermit the Frog from the cast — though the film could certainly have used the levity. READ MORE
The rollercoaster that is ‘Watchmen’ is finally over By Keyandra Morris | 12/27/2019 “Watchmen” does something different in that it punishes white supremacy without attempting to humanize it. READ MORE
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ finally begins to embrace the ugliness of pain By Eme Massarelli | 12/13/2019 The third season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" starts slow, but picks up halfway through. READ MORE
In defense of mumble rap: A misleading term excludes forward-thinking artists By Joseph Riley | 12/11/2019 Many artists throughout hip-hop history have put vibe and rhythm ahead of lyrical complexity. READ MORE
Fralin committed to showcasing art from underrepresented communities By Max Patten | 12/08/2019 Museum director Matthew McLendon spoke with Arts & Entertainment to give an update on the progress of the representation effort . READ MORE
The five best albums for studying during finals season By Sarah Howorth | 12/04/2019 Here are the five best albums to prevent you from hitting that infamous academic wall. READ MORE
Best of the decade: The biggest fashion trends of the 2010s By Anna Miller | 12/04/2019 Relish in uncertainty and reminisce on the trendiest looks — some borrowed, some new — that have shaped this most recent decade. READ MORE
Best of the decade: The sound of cinema By Robin Schwartzkopf | 12/04/2019 The 2010s saw many films with top tier soundtracks — curated tunes weaved into movies to elevate the cinematic experience. READ MORE
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